Facing the audience

Lecturer + content background

Most suitable for explaining theory/concepts

To consider:

  • leave space for visuals
  • visuals should reinforce the audio
  • make use of a professional studio
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • use diversity like different camera positions, animations, etc
  • preparation time might be time consuming
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Lecture + monitor

Most suitable for explaining theory/concepts

To consider:

  • a professional studio is required
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • preparation might be time consuming
  • visuals should reinforce the audio
  • visuals should be animated (highlights, text shows as presenter speaks)
  • visual elements (in the presentation) should be readable
  • use full-screen visuals when needed (the presenter doesn’t have to be there all the time)
  • use a powerpoint template for the slides, contact the NMC for support

Lecture + monitor

Most suitable for explaining theory/concepts

To consider:

  • a professional studio is required
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • preparation might be time consuming
  • visuals should reinforce the audio
  • visuals should be animated (highlights, text shows as presenter speaks)
  • visual elements (in the presentation) should be readable
  • use full-screen visuals when needed (the presenter doesn’t have to be there all the time)
  • use a powerpoint template for the slides, contact the NMC for support

Green screen

Most suitable for explanations in context

To consider:

  • a professional studio is required (greenscreen)
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • backgrounds should be relevant and not distracting
  • benefit from the added value backgrounds
  • capturing the background video depends on context (weather, noise)

Webinar setting

Most suitable for explanations and discussions

To consider:

  • make use of a professional studio and support
  • prepare before entering the studio
  • avoid dullness by using different camera standpoints

Lecturer + blank space

Most suitable for promotion and knowledge transfer

To consider:

  • make use of a professional studio
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • use diversity like different camera positions, etc
  • needs convincing texts
  • needs natural interactions between speakers •
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Lecture + monitor

Most suitable for explaining theory/concepts

To consider:

  • a professional studio is required
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • preparation might be time consuming
  • visuals should reinforce the audio
  • visuals should be animated (highlights, text shows as presenter speaks)
  • visual elements (in the presentation) should be readable
  • use full-screen visuals when needed (the presenter doesn’t have to be there all the time)
  • use a powerpoint template for the slides, contact the NMC for support

Computer screen background

Most suitable for computer demonstrations (tutorials)

To consider:

  • prepare well before demonstrating (it will save you time)
  • practice/test the steps before recording
  • recommended screen resolution: 1920x1080 or 1280x720 (minimum)
  • quality of your computer (capture a test video first and check if it runs smooth)

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Chairs + Background

Most suitable for knowledge transfer/discussions

To consider:

  • make use of a professional studio and support
  • prepare well before entering the studio
  • be clear who will be addressed, the viewer or the interviewer•
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Around table

Most suitable for knowledge transfer/ discussions

To consider:

  • make use of a professional studio and support
  • prepare before entering the studio
  • avoid dullness by using different camera standpoints