Holiday Spectacular

Recording guidelines

Camera/Computer
- Modern phones tend to have better microphones and cameras than laptops
  - Use the main (rear) camera and NOT the "selfie" camera
  - This website illustrates the difference : https://smartphonephotographytips.com/whats-better-a-rear-camera-or-front-selfie-camera-on-a-smartphone/
- If using a computer/laptop, plug in microphones work better than built-in
Lighting
- Light from the front, not behind
- Brighter/Natural light is better
- Make sure there is a nice big light source hitting your face
  - Nice, big window light hitting your face is ideal
  - No windows behind you (it will turn you into a silhouette)
  - No lights directly above your head (it will turn you into a raccoon)
- Don't stand too close to the wall or you get shadows.
Recording Video
- Film horizontally/landscape
- Flat, plain background is better, stand close to the wall
- Frame up the camera level to be slightly above your eye line (have another person help you with thtis if needed).
  - Stack books or use a tripod to get your camera to the appropriate level
Recording Vocals
- Listen to the performance track on earbuds/headphones
- The microphone should only hear your voice, not the track
- Use a second device to listen to the audio
- If you have trouble hearing yourself sing, remove one earbud/headphone
- Sing out as much as you can, don't worry about being too loud
- Perform like you would on stage!
After Recording
- After you're done recording, watch yourself!
- Adjust lighting if needed/move camera closer or further away if needed
- If you make a mistake, that's ok! You can record again!
- When you're happy with it, upload video to Google Form here:

Deadline: Friday, August 26, noon

Please email holiday.spectacular@gmail.com if you have any trouble submitting the form.