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+# Recording Tips and Tricks
+
+⚠️ Uploads are due end of day July 18, 2021
+
+This document provides guidance to make your recording for HashiTalks: Build an excellent experience for you and your audience.
+
+Recordings will be published to the HashiCorp Resource Library and the HashiCorp YouTube Channel.
+
+Please reach out to Kerim Satirli (kerim@hashicorp.com) or Taylor Dolezal (tdolezal@hashicorp.com) with any questions.
+
+## Recording
+
+For a better attendee experience, we request that you record your session in two separate files:
+
+* “speaker view and speech,” that is: a camera (webcam, DSLR, etc.) pointed at you
+* “presentation view,” that is: a screen recording of your presentation
+
+This approach allows us to carry out post-processing actions and correct issues as needed.
+
+### 📢 Speaker View
+
+This is you speaking to the camera!
+
+Technical Requirements
+
+* resolution: min. 1080p (Full HD), max. 4k
+* frame rate: 30 fps
+* output format: MP4
+* audio: stereo with a bitrate of at least 320kbps
+
+You can choose from the following applications to record your camera and speaker audio:
+* Adobe Premiere
+* Apple Final Cut Pro
+* Apple QuickTime
+* Logi Capture
+* Microsoft Stream
+* Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
+* Zoom.us (using “record to this computer” option)
+
+#### Video
+* record in a well-lit room
+  * If you have access to an adjustable front light, set the colour temperature to 5700k to make it as close to daylight as possible.
+  * When in doubt, record a short sample clip and send it over to provide pointers!
+* think about your background
+  * the area behind you is your stage; feel free to make it represent who you are!
+  * not keen on showcasing your background? You have options:
+    * if you have a green screen, record in front of that
+    * if you want to blur your background, use Zoom’s recording feature
+* think about your placement
+  * make sure your camera lens sits at or above eye level, no higher than your hairline.
+  remember not to sit too close to the camera
+  capture your shoulders and your entire face with some room to spare
+  apply the rule of thirds to position your body and eyes in the frame
+
+#### Audio
+
+* record your speech with an external microphone
+  * aim for maximum loudness level of -10dB and be lowest at -24dB to prevent distortion and optimal volume 
+  * if you do not have access to an external microphone, use a headset
+* keep the energy level of your voice throughout the recording
+  * you might doze off a little bit throughout the presentation, especially since it’s virtual.
+* verify your recording area has no to little background noise
+  * check if you have CPU intensive programs open while recording
+    * you might not be able to avoid this entirely but try your best to minimize fan noises
+    * if you have a demo, consider first recording it in video and narrating the playback
+    * counter echoes by putting pillows, blankets, or towels on the floor
+  * When in doubt, record a short sample clip and send it over so we can provide pointers!
+
+The speaker view and speaker speech should be recorded in the same file.
+
+⚠️ If you need to record speaker view and speaker speech in separate files, please make it easier for the editors by using a “clap sync” or clapper board.
+
+### 📈 Presentation View
+
+This is your presentation (slides and/or demo code).
+
+Technical Requirements
+
+* resolution: min. 1080p (Full HD), max. 4k
+* frame rate: 30 fps
+* output format: MP4, QuickTime (MOV)
+
+You can choose from the following applications to record your screen and windows:
+* Apple QuickTime
+* Telestream ScreenFlow
+* Microsoft Stream
+* Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
+  * when using OBS, adding an audio source is great for the clap sync
+
+Slides
+
+* Feel free to use a company-specific template if you have access to one
+* If you want to use a HashiCorp-branded template, you have two options:
+  * external contributors: use the HUG template
+  * internal contributors: use the HashiCorp template
+* Include a slide with your contact information for extra networking opportunities
+* If you show code as part of your slides, ensure the code meets the following guidelines:
+  * The font is monospaced (fixed with)
+  * use syntax highlighting when possible
+  * adjust the font size to “reasonable” levels for the presentation
+
+Demo
+
+* use “light mode” with the highest contrast for both editor, terminal, and browser windows
+* monospace code in editor / IDE interfaces
+* increase your font size 
+  * if your window is in full screen mode, the font size should be about 96 on this topographic scale
+  * this will slightly differ between 4K and 1080p monitor resolutions
+* avoid showing multiple windows on the screen at the same time
+  * maximize editor view, minimize other windows
+  * focus on larger windows
+  * switch between them to direct attention
+* disable notifications and sounds (unless required for presentation)
+
+## Uploading files
+
+Please use [this form](https://forms.gle/VkvQP41k4YqzoKP1A) to upload your presentation video, a PDF deck, and, optionally, a separate audio recording.
+
+Required uploads
+
+* Speaker recording (video, 10 GB limit)
+* Presentation recording (video, 10 GB limit)
+* Presentation Deck (PDF, 100 MB limit)
+
+Optional uploads
+
+* Speaker recording (audio, 1 GB limit)
+
+⚠️ Uploads are due end of day July 18, 2021
+
+## Tips and Tricks
+
+* Presentations
+  * keep the audience in mind: we expect to see technical presentations, code is welcome
+  * when using the HashiCorp-branded HUG template, feel free to remove any slides that do not make sense for your type of presentation
+* Recording
+  * application suggestions are given in alphabetical order. The list should not be considered exhaustive or ranked by order of preference.
+  * Feel free to use any application that can satisfy the requirements we listed previously.