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Best practices for recording videos
Tips + tricks for creating a top quality video
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Written by Hannah Slover
Updated over a week ago

We love videos at Purpose Jobs. There's just something powerful about putting a face to a voice in this virtual world, whether you're sharing more about a job or yourself as a potential employee. Videos are a great way to be more human.

That's why we strongly encourage you to use videos on your company page, and in your job descriptions. To help you create better videos, here are some video best practices πŸ‘‡

  1. Check your lighting. Generally speaking, you want light shining on your face. Sit in front of a window on a sunny day or use lamps in front of you. Turn off the lights in the background.

    Pro-tip: use natural light whenever possible!

  2. Listen for loud sounds. Is the heater on? Do you have a loud fan running? How about the dishwasher or dryer? Turn the loud appliances off to help ensure your audio is crisp and clear. Also, make sure you're not in an echoing room.
    Pro-tip: use headphones with a microphone for better audio quality!

  3. Consider your background. This can make or break a video. We recommend a background with character (i.e. bookshelf, nice couch, a room with a spiral staircase, etc.) rather than a boring, white wall. But regardless of your background, just make sure to clean up the clutter. Clutter is distracting to the viewer, making it harder for them to focus on what you have to say.

  4. Get the camera eye level. You don't want to be looking up and you don't want to be looking down. You want the camera at eye level. Books are the perfect way to adjust the height of your device. Go grab some off the shelf! If you're using your phone, use the back-facing camera and shoot horizontally.

  5. Check your appearance. The best rule when it comes to appearance is to be your authentic self. If you're a jeans and t-shirt kind of person, wear just that. If you enjoy dressing in business attire, go for it. But check your overall appearance and make sure it doesn't look like you just rolled out of bed.

Now, you're ready to go out and create great content for the Purpose community! Happy recording!

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