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OAC TV Remote Recording
OAC uses the Riverside platform to ensure high quality recordings of our remote interview guests. We have put some instructions together to help you prepare your system ahead of your interview.
Required web browser and device:
The local recording engine works only with Chrome and Edge on laptops or desktops.
Virtual studio link:
[Use the unique link that was emailed to you]
Instructions:
When entering the virtual studio:
- Enter your name
- Choose whether or not you are using headphones.
NOTE: Use of headphones and an external mic (or a headset) are strongly encouraged for optimal audio quality. - Click to request camera permissions. This opens a dialog box in your browser, asking if you want to allow riverside.fm to use your microphone and camera. Click ‘Allow’. You will see yourself in the corner of your screen.
- Click ‘Join Studio’ and wait for the host to let you in.
Best practices:
- We recommend that you sit in a quiet place with natural light for the webcam test.
- It’s best to place the webcam on eye-level height so that you look straight into the camera.
- Sit down in front of the webcam and place yourself in the middle of the frame.
- For optimal recording, please close all other browser tabs and programs on your computer
- Please have all personal devices set to mute/ do not disturb before the recording starts
- NOTE: If you are using a Mac, please ensure you have given Chrome permissions to allow screen sharing. Helpful tips can be found here.
- You can test your mic and camera setup here:
Notes about clothing:
DO wear clothing that feels natural
If you feel confident and comfortable, that will be conveyed in the video.
DO wear solid colors
Neutral or deep colors, soft blues, and browns will work best. (Note: if you are using the gray background, avoid wearing a gray outfit of the same color). Darker colors are more flattering on camera.
DO wear subtle jewelry
Small and subtle silver and gold jewelry add personality without distraction.
DO lightly blot your face with a tissue
Dabbing your forehead with a cloth right before you start filming will remove the reflective shine from on-set lighting.
DO take off or hide any ID badge/ name tag
These items will be distracting in your video.
DO NOT wear high-contrast clothing
Solid black or bright white are not recommended, as they lack depth and will create exposure problems on camera. High-contrast colors, like a bright pink shirt and black pants, can be distracting.
DO NOT wear stripes or patterns
They can be very distracting or cause wavy patterns or shimmers to appear on the film. This also applies to accessories, such as ties, bow ties, and scarves.
DO NOT wear shiny items
Shiny clothing and/or other accessories can reflect the lights and be distracting.
DO NOT wear jingly accessories
The sound from dangling hoop bracelets, chains or anything that may jingle or clink will get picked up by the microphone.
DO NOT wear sleeveless shirts
Wearing clothing that reveals a lot of skin can take the focus away from your face.