In this insightful podcast, join Aaron D. Francis as he shares valuable tips and tricks for creating high-quality content, from the initial recording process to the final editing stages. Learn how to optimize your setup, choose the right equipment, and streamline your editing workflow to produce professional-level podcasts, videos, and screencasts. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, this podcast will empower you to take your content creation skills to the next level.
Key Points:
- Writing as a tool for clarifying thoughts and creating a script
- Importance of having a script or outline for confidence and clarity
- Must-haves for a basic setup: external microphone, webcam, lighting
- Recommended external microphones: Audio-Technica AT2005 USB, Shure MV7
- Graduating to DSLR cameras: Canon M50
- Lighting recommendations: Elgato Key Light, Key Light Mini
- Editing tips: minimize distractions during recording, leave pauses for easier editing, rough cut immediately after recording, think from the viewer's perspective
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
- Aaron D. Francis on Twitter
- Aaron Francis’s Website
- Screencasting.com
- Audio-Technica AT2005 USB microphone
- Shure MV7 microphone
- Canon M50 camera
- Elgato Key Light
- Elgato Key Light Mini
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