Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your personal message about why you give to UTHSC.
Message instructions:
Prepare Your Thoughts: Before recording, reflect on why Faculty/Staff support is important.
Set up for recording: Choose a quiet, well-lit area with a clean background. Ensure your camera is stable and positioned at eye level.
Recording length: Aim for a video that is no longer than 90 seconds to keep your message concise and impactful.
Review & Send: After recording, watch your video to ensure it communicates your message clearly.
SMILE before you record.
SMILE before you record.
Recording Tips:
- You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame. - When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Do not hold it.
- Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
- Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light and record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
- Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
- Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes. Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
thank you,
Karen Skahan (901)270-5106
kskahan@uthsc.edu
Karen Skahan (901)270-5106
kskahan@uthsc.edu