Streaming Video now available from HelloWorld

 HelloWord is a company that sells streaming media services featuring live broadcast, video blogs and podcasts, video IM and of course, send and receive video emails. We get questions everyday about what needs to be done to make an high quality audio or video presentation that will stream well over the Internet… here are some answers for you.

A video presentation  with helloWorld doesn’t take much time or effort and you really can do it yourself! Your web camera will work just fine! Good quality video is essential when one want to make a good impression. Here are a few suggestions that will help you prepare a  streaming video presentation either for your site or for your video emails: 

• Keep the camera steady! Place the camera on a tripod or brace it against something solid like a table or a wall. Do not play with the zoom of the camera, it could cause a blurry stream.
• Just relax and be yourself! It will really show. Practice it until you feel comfortable.
• One thing is essential: good lightning. When possible, light your scene from the front. If you stand in front of a window; the backlighting could cause you to be in silhouette. If you can, try shooting outside with your laptop.
• When video email, simplify your frame. Think about the background image and what people are going to see. Be aware that people coming in and out of the frame can create movement and it may cause some confusion for the viewers.
• Always stay focused. Many auto-focus web cameras can't focus properly if you are too close to your subject. Find a good distance and keep it when recording the videos. Check your manual focus on your web cam and adjust it before making each videos.
• One thing is essential: good lightning. When possible, light your scene from the front. If you stand in front of a window; the backlighting could cause you to be in silhouette. If you can, try shooting outside with your laptop.
• Use the best video quality.
• Record in a peaceful and quiet place. Use a good quality microphone for better sound quality.