video-production-for-courses

name	video-production-for-courses
description	Use when producing course videos. Course video differs from social: longer form, dense content, archival.

Video Production for Courses

Course video: well-lit, clear audio, structured. Talking head + screen recording + b-roll. Quality > quantity.

Production setup

1. Camera: DSLR/mirrorless OR webcam (1080p min). Sony A6400 or similar.
2. Lens: 35-50mm for talking head, 24mm wider shots
3. Lighting: 3-point setup (key, fill, rim)
4. Audio: shotgun or lav mic, NOT camera built-in
5. Background: neutral or branded set
6. Wardrobe: solid colors, brand-aligned
7. Teleprompter (optional): cleaner delivery

Talking head best practices

1. Eye level with camera
2. Look at lens (eye contact with student)
3. Speak slower than natural (clarity)
4. Avoid filler words ('um', 'uh', 'like')
5. Natural gestures + posture
6. Match course voice/tone
7. Take re-takes (mix best parts)

Screen recording

For demos:

1. 1080p minimum (1440p+ for high detail)
2. Cursor highlight
3. Click animation
4. Zoom in for detail
5. Audio commentary explaining
6. Edit out mistakes
7. Speed up boring sections

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Video production standard for CardPrepAI Academy.