TiDB Community Technical Evangelist - Video Recording Guide

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Original topic: TiDB 社区技术布道师——视频录制指南

| username: Billmay表妹

[Determine Video Theme and Target Audience]

You need to determine the technical content you want to share and the target audience to ensure the video content is attractive and practical.

[Prepare Video Recording Equipment and Environment]

Ensure you have appropriate video recording equipment, such as a computer with an HD camera. The recording environment should also be clean, tidy, well-lit, and free from disturbances.
If you are not ready to show your face, you can share the PPT throughout the video or choose to place a personal photo on the PPT.

[Prepare PPT]

You can refer to the following template for preparing the PPT:
TiDB Community Speaker PPT Template.pptx (1.0 MB)

Try to:

  • Keep the text concise
  • Use larger fonts (so community members watching the video on their phones can clearly see the text)

[Record Content]

Part One:
Opening remarks (for warming up before the live broadcast) — within 30 seconds
Content direction can refer to: self-introduction + personal photo (optional)

Part Two:
Self-prepared topic presentation — 10-20 minutes
If you have prepared a presentation PPT, you can choose “Share Screen” (add PPT) in Tencent Meeting and simultaneously record the screen according to the recording operations below.

[Recording Operations]

Use Tencent Meeting/Feishu/Zoom to record
Windows/macOS

  1. Create a meeting yourself, then click “Record” after entering, and choose “Local Recording.”
    1. If the user is currently muted, remind them to “unmute.” After selection, start recording;
    2. If the user is currently unmuted, start recording normally;
  2. After starting the recording, the “Record” button at the bottom changes to “End Recording”;
    The main window’s top left shows the recording status, with control icons for “Pause Recording” and “End Recording”;
    The triangle icon to the right of “End Recording” in the bottom toolbar expands a menu with “Pause Recording” and “End Recording” functions;
  1. Pause Recording: Click to pause the current recording, and the button changes to “Resume Recording”;
  2. Resume Recording: Resume the recording state;
  3. End Recording: End and exit the recording state, with a prompt “The recording file will automatically convert to MP4 format when the meeting ends”;
  4. The recording status in the member list remains consistent;

[Recording Reminders]

  1. Choose a quiet, undisturbed environment to ensure clear audio;

  2. If choosing to record with your face visible, you can refer to the following suggestions:

  3. For the presentation background, a single-color background is recommended;

  4. If conditions permit, it is recommended to use an external camera for video presentations for clearer images; otherwise, use the computer’s built-in camera;

  5. Ensure even lighting in the meeting scene; avoid wearing clothes that are the same color as the background;

  6. Video frame: Compose a half-body shot, looking directly at the camera. It is recommended to be centered in the frame, with appropriate space left on the sides and above. Below is a reference for frame composition:
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  7. Screen size >480

  8. After recording, click “End Meeting” to stop recording.

  9. After the meeting ends, download the MP4 format for approval.

[Submission]

Video submission portal:

Submission template:

  • Content introduction
  • Directory
  • Duration
  • PPT
  • Video

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| username: Kongdom | Original post link

:+1: :+1: :+1: Step-by-step tutorial