My rocky road to recording better quality YouTube videos (and Zoom calls)

Aug 17 in Other

When I signed up as a Udemy Instructor five years ago, I needed to start recording tutorials for my content.

They were awful!

So bit by bit, I have slowly improved my video setup. I am certainly not a professional, and this setup is not perfect. But it is low-cost (I suppose this is relative), and by connecting my iPhone directly to Descript and my Macbook using Continuity Camera, I can start recording within 20 seconds of entering my cabin.

This is my priority. I want to record more training content with 'good' video and audio quality instead of fewer videos with 'superb' quality.

Members of a couple of Skool communities have asked me what setup I use, so I thought it was a good time to create a video covering this, even if it is a little outside of my niche/skillset.

I hope this video can help you if you are going through a similar journey. Likewise, if you are a YouTube or video pro, it would be great to hear your tips on how I can develop it further without spending a small fortune on gear.

Just out of interest, what approach do you take with video calls? I have added a poll below!

Cheers,

Elwyn

I haven't even thought about improving my video setup

It's really not a priority for me

I have a good lighting and microphone setup for video calls

I must get my setup PERFECT!

5 votes

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