Mediasite Technical Recording

Before Recording

Test all hardware (microphones, cable connections, etc.) because batteries run out (have extras available), cables jiggle loose, and connections break.
Position a lapel microphone for optimum sound quality.
Avoid wearing accessories that might make noise like bracelets, necklaces, & chains Wear solid colors that have little pattern.
Avoid herringbone because it will cause jittering in the video and make it look like the jacket is moving.
Avoid wearing material that is metallic or reflective because this could cause light issues.
Educate students on the interface used to watch lectures so that they can learn the material more easily.
Use strategies to encourage students’ class attendance and viewing of webcasts like giving points for participation (attendance) or for submitting short discussion board postings.

Stay within the video and sound capture recording area; it is distracting to students who are watching the recording when the instructor disappears from view and then reappears.
Remember that students might not be able to see the detail in the video so it is a good idea to accompany pointing gestures with words that describe what is being addressed.

View recorded lectures for overall quality.
Watch your own recorded lectures to learn from mistakes and improve future lectures.