HOW TO MAKE A VIDEO

Watch our video containing the guidelines to make the best possible introductory video!

You should

  • Appear in the video and show your true self to your potential students
  • Keep your video short (max 4 minutes)
  • Speak clearly and enunciate all words
  • Record your video keeping the phone horizontal
  • Put your camera/mobile phone on the level with your eyes and look into the camera/mobile phone
  • Put the camera/mobile phone on a stable surface or use a tripod to keep the video still

You shouldn't

  • Use copyrighted music or any media for which you do not have the rights
  • Provide students with personal information
  • List services other the one at hand (teaching a specific subject)
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Other dos and don'ts

  • Use natural light or a powerful lamp lighting from the front
  • Don't record at night with poor lighting
  • Use quiet surroundings and speak in a clear voice - use a microphone if you can
  • Do not record the video with loud background noise. If using a microphone, don't have it too close or too far away from your mouth
  • Use a clean and tidy study room or classroom as background for your video
  • Do not record the video in a chaotic background or with people or things moving in it