Tutor Guide

Create Videos That Inspire Learners

High-quality videos lead to better engagement, higher completion rates, and stellar reviews. Follow our best practices to produce top-tier educational content.

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Set Up Your Studio

You don't need a Hollywood budget, but getting the basics right makes a massive difference. Audio quality is actually more important than video quality!

Microphone (Crucial)Use a dedicated USB microphone (e.g., Blue Yeti, Fifine) instead of laptop mics to ensure crisp, echo-free sound.
CameraA 1080p webcam or your smartphone is perfect. Ensure your face is clearly visible to build trust.
LightingSit facing a window for natural light, or use an inexpensive ring light to illuminate your face evenly.

Audio Check

Peak around -6dB to -12dB

Lighting Check

Avoid backlighting from windows

Camera Angle

Eye-level positioning is best

const lesson = "Awesome!";

REC

Record Your Screen

Since Hicore Tech is focused on technical and software education, your screen is your whiteboard. Make sure it's readable!

Increase Font SizeCode editors and terminals should be zoomed in. Learners watch on mobile devices too!
Clean Your DesktopHide personal bookmarks, turn off notifications (Do Not Disturb), and use a clean wallpaper.
ResolutionRecord in 1080p (1920x1080) at 16:9 aspect ratio. OBS Studio is a great free tool for this.

Edit for Engagement

Editing is where good courses become great. Remove the fluff to respect your learner's time.

Cut Dead AirRemove long pauses, "umms", and times when you are just typing without explaining. Speed up installation times.
Zoom & PanUse your editing software to zoom into specific code blocks or UI elements when explaining them.
Keep it Bite-SizedAim for 3 to 10 minutes per video. Focus each video on a single, clear learning objective.

Timeline Editor

Cut

Audio Track

Trim the fat. Keep the value.

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Set Up Your Studio

You don't need a Hollywood budget, but getting the basics right makes a massive difference. Audio quality is actually more important than video quality!

Microphone (Crucial)Use a dedicated USB microphone (e.g., Blue Yeti, Fifine) instead of laptop mics to ensure crisp, echo-free sound.

CameraA 1080p webcam or your smartphone is perfect. Ensure your face is clearly visible to build trust.

LightingSit facing a window for natural light, or use an inexpensive ring light to illuminate your face evenly.

Record Your Screen

Since Hicore Tech is focused on technical and software education, your screen is your whiteboard. Make sure it's readable!

Increase Font SizeCode editors and terminals should be zoomed in. Learners watch on mobile devices too!

Clean Your DesktopHide personal bookmarks, turn off notifications (Do Not Disturb), and use a clean wallpaper.

ResolutionRecord in 1080p (1920x1080) at 16:9 aspect ratio. OBS Studio is a great free tool for this.

Edit for Engagement

Editing is where good courses become great. Remove the fluff to respect your learner's time.

Cut Dead AirRemove long pauses, "umms", and times when you are just typing without explaining. Speed up installation times.

Zoom & PanUse your editing software to zoom into specific code blocks or UI elements when explaining them.

Keep it Bite-SizedAim for 3 to 10 minutes per video. Focus each video on a single, clear learning objective.