Video Capture Tips If you are recording more than one video, decide on a standard set of Snagit options for your organization. For example, will your videos highlight the cursor? Should your videos all be the same size? Will you record with a caption or system stamp? Practice, practice, practice. Overall, how much and how often you practice will be the key to creating professional videos. Snagit records anything on your screen. Clean up your browser and desktop by closing or removing all nonessential applications, browser toolbars, and desktop icons. A plain background on your desktop is better than a busy wallpaper image. Practice using the mouse around the screen in a slow, fluid motion. Video Scripting and Narration Tips For lengthy or involved sequences of action, write a script before recording. Avoid narration filler by using words such as “umm” or “ahh.” Speak slowly and enunciate properly. Include an overview of the recording in the first line or two of the script. To eliminate the sound of paper shuffling, tape the script pages together and hang them near the monitor so they are easy to read. Print the script in large type to make it easy to read while recording. Audio Tips Generally, USB microphones provide a better sound than other microphones (minus the high-end equipment) since you do not have to rely on your computer’s sound card. USB microphones use less computer resources, and record far better audio than an analog mic connected to your computer's audio card. Experiment with different volume levels and placement settings allowing different distances from the microphone to select the right one. Record in a quiet location.
