Preparation for TED-Ed Recording

Class: TED-Ed Created Time: November 27, 2021 8:06 PM Database: Class Notes Database Last Edited Time: December 1, 2021 7:19 PM

DSLR for Beginners | How to Set Your Camera Up to Shoot Video

TED-Ed Production Guide.pdf


  • Display Settings
    • Use MOV format instead of MP4
    • Select FHD (ALL-I): ALL-I means it’s made for editing later
    • White Balance: normal day time 5500K, 3200K for night time
      • We are in doors so idk
    • Aperture: how much of shot is in focus (2.8 for 1 subject, 22 is for groups) 60
    • ISO: the lower the better. Higher makes visuals more grainy 600-800
  • FPS: if you do 100+ fps, it doesn’t record internal audio from the camera itself
    • Shutter speed needs to be double framerate (60/120, 50/100)
  • Audio
    • Enable Movie Servo AF if you’re using external mic
    • Does external mic connect to the camera, how to sync
    • Do we end recording for each student or recut a big video file, audio?
  • Equipment guy’s name is Pheap, go to B Bill’s room to ask for him to get equipment
    • Num: 077 334 372
  • Editing
    • Amplify audio if speaking isn’t loud enough 12dB and -6dB.
    • Turn mono audio (only in right channel) to simulate stereo post-production
  • Self-note
    • Get HDMI cable extension from your wire bag
    • Get slides from students, preferably PDF

TED-Ed Students Recording Schedule: