>Beginning and End: At the beginning and end of the recording, please allow 3-5 seconds “still” pose (looking forward, smiling). Please do this before you begin speaking and after you finish speaking.

> Attire: Pulpit (clergy/civic) attire. Please contact info@arcpcafi.org for more info.

>Movement: Try to refrain from a lot of moving: swaying, clapping pounding, etc. 

>Camera Position: If using a personal device (tablet or phone) to record, please use landscape (horizontal) positioning.
– The camera should be straight-forward, not at an angle, and not set too low (height that is set at the torso and higher as if viewing the person looking over the pulpit)
– Please refrain from having someone hold the device (it often results in unavoidable movement)

>Lighting
– Try to use a room/area with good, even lighting
– Please position lights behind the camera, shining on you (versus behind you)
– Try to avoid shadows as much as possible.

>Background
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, please record in your pulpit. If that is not possible at this time, we kindly ask that you follow the below guidelines in your home:
– Plain background. Avoid anything that could be a visual distraction to the viewer.
– Neutral color (white, beige, cream) background