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Help Equip Students to Make Disciples of All Nations

Host a Course Video Recording Session

Thank you for choosing to host a Christian Life School of Theology Global (CLSTG) course video recording session! You are helping create opportunities for students all over the world to be equipped for the call of God and make disciples of all nations.

This partner school guide is designed to help you in preparation for the recording of a live course and we are here to help you through the process.

Who to Contact

We are here to answer any questions you may have about recording or airing a course. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at courses@clstglobal.org.

Technical Preparation

In order to capture the best resolution video and audio, we have compiled a “base standard” required list of recording devices for your live course.

  • At least two video sources should be recorded at or above 1080p resolution video in .mov or .mp4 format.
  • The video frame rate should be 29.97fps, 30fps or 59.94fps (frames per second).
  • The audio of the speaker/instructor needs to record in mono or stereo at 128kbs or above. If recording room noise, this should be recorded in stereo at 128kbs or above.
  • Acceptable audio formats include 48k wav or mp3.
  • For a list of suggested sound capturing devices and/or software, please contact us.
  • Please make sure your subject is well lit with a minimum 3-point light system on the subject.
  • The aperture on your video device should be configured in a way as to create minimal “artifacting” or video grain in low lit situations.

Best Recording Practices

  • Please make sure all video recording devices are stabilized on tripods or other affixed surfaces to avoid shaking during recording.
  • MINIMUM: Two camera angles. PowerPoint slides recorded with audio. One audio file needs to be a headset/handheld/lav mic. The others need to have a minimum of room mics from the cameras.
  • PREFERRED: Three camera angles and PowerPoint slides live mixed with clean audio. Provide one video file of the live switch with synced audio and one isolated wide camera angle for editing in the future, if necessary.
  • Use one camera angle with a wide shot: A wide shot frames the subject and their surroundings to show where they are for the viewer.
  • Use one camera angle at medium shot: A medium shot shows part of the subject in more detail. For a person, a medium shot typically frames them from about waist up. This is one of the most common shots, as it focuses on a subject while still showing some environment.
  • White balance the cameras before recording. If this is not possible, please record a white sheet of paper on camera for editing in post.
  • The shots need to be centered on the speaker at all times. Please place a camera operator on the medium shot to follow if instructor moves around frequently.
  • Make sure the audio source for your instructor is clean, present, and is not “overdriving” or “clipping” above the red in your audio capturing device.
  • Avoid fabric or hair interfering with the audio capture that might produce a “scratching” sound when instructor moves.

Delivery of Recorded Materials

2 Camera Shoot
  • Wide Camera in 1080P .mov or .mp4
  • Medium Camera in 4K .mov or .mp4
  • Per Course Hour: 2 Cameras with Audio / 1 PowerPoint video file with Audio. (This will not be a .PPTX file but will need to be a .mov or .mp4 screen recording)

3 Camera Shoot
  • All cameras in 1080p .mov or .mp4
  • Per Course Hour: 3 Cameras with Audio / 1 PowerPoint video file with Audio. (This will not be a .PPTX file but will need to be a .mov or .mp4 screen recording)

Live Mix Shoot
  • Per Course Hour: 2 1080p .mov Files
  • 1 Live Switched file containing a minimum of 2 cameras with one wide camera, one medium camera, and PowerPoint with clean audio.
  • 1 Isolated Medium Camera file for editing in the future, if need be.

Live Course Requirements

If you choose to air the recording of this course live, here are a few extra requirements that go along with this process:

Live video/audio switching is necessary for a live course. You will need accompanying hardware/software to make live video switching happen.
  • Suggested hardware: Blackmagic ATEM Mini
  • Suggested software: OBS with Zoom
A connection through Zoom to the CLSTG Learning Management System (LMS) is required to broadcast on the LMS.
We know this setup can be intimidating, especially the first time around. We are here to assist you, so please do not hesitate to contact us.