If you’re looking to use video in your online course, there are typically three options:

You can record yourself on camera without any supporting graphics.

You can record yourself sharing the screen with some graphics or slides, whether the slides are in a corner of the screen and you’re on the larger part of the screen or the graphics are the larger part and you’re in a smaller part of the screen.

You record yourself doing voiceover of the content and there’s no video showing your face at all.

After working with over 1,100 different speakers, coaches, and consultants, I’ve found the second option to work better than any other option. Specifically, I’ve found the most effective approach to be where you have your slides or graphics as the larger part of the screen and your face or head as a small picture-in-picture video. This allows your audience to still see your face, sense your body language, and connect with what you’re saying while letting the content on your slides hold their attention.

I’d love to hear which of these three versions works for you and your audience. Send me your thoughts at [email protected] or on social media @keynotecontent.

Have a great day today and remember, your Message matters! 

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