Before you record
- Confirm the requested framing, file type, and slate requirements
- Set your background, light, and reader position
- Check audio before you start the first full take
- Make sure wardrobe supports the scene without distracting from it
While you record
- Keep the camera stable and the eyeline consistent
- Reset the performance instead of pushing through major technical issues
- Mark strong takes while the session is still fresh
- Capture the slate in the exact format casting requested
Before you export
- Watch the selected take once for performance and once for technical quality
- Confirm that the trim starts and ends cleanly
- Use professional file naming instead of vague draft labels
- Choose compression settings that balance clarity with manageable size
Before you send
- Open the final export and check that it plays correctly
- Verify the slate, scene label, and any requested details
- Double-check the delivery destination and instructions
- Send the version that feels strongest, not just the last one recorded