Use this guide before recording a real take. The goal is to confirm the camera, microphone, resolution, countdown, and reader setup while there is still time to fix problems.
Start from a short recording test
Open a script, start the reader, then open the recording controls. Record 10 seconds, stop, and play it back. Check that the video is sharp, the audio is present, the script did not cover your face, and the scroll speed felt comfortable.
Choose front or back camera
Use the front camera when you need to frame yourself and keep eye contact near the screen. Use the back camera when image quality matters more and you can monitor framing with another device or a test take. If the camera switch is disabled while recording, stop the take first, switch camera, then start again.
Set microphone and audio source
Choose the built-in microphone for quick recordings. Use a wired, USB, Bluetooth, or external microphone when available and tested. On Android, the recorder can prefer available external inputs in automatic mode. If an external microphone disconnects during recording, stop and verify the saved take before continuing.
Pick resolution and frame rate
Higher resolution and frame rate can improve quality, but they also create larger files and may take longer to export or upload. If your device struggles, choose a lower setting and record another short test. For social media, stable audio and good lighting usually matter more than the highest possible resolution.
Use countdown, grid, mirror, and background tools
- Countdown gives you time to look at the lens before scrolling and recording begin.
- Grid helps keep your face level and centered.
- Camera mirror affects the recorded preview or output; text mirror is a separate reader setting.
- Background blur or replacement can help when the room is distracting, but test it before an important take.
If recording does not start
Most recording failures are permission or browser/device capability issues. Check camera and microphone access, close other apps using the camera, refresh the web dashboard if needed, and try a lower resolution. For a full permissions path, use fix camera and microphone permissions.
Expected result
You should have a clean 10-second test with visible framing, audible sound, readable teleprompter text, and a recording setting you trust. Then continue to record and export videos.