This guide covers making video calls, video conferencing, recording video, and sharing your recordings with others. There are links to outside content, and plenty of information to support you.
Video Recording
You can record video on your smartphone or tablet. It is easy to do – just like taking a picture! As well as device-specific instructions below, there are some guides to getting the most out of your recording.
| iPhone |
| Written instructions or video, written instructions & tips |
| iPad |
| Written instructions or video instructions & tips |
| Android |
| Written instructions |
| Generic Guides for Filming |
| 10 tips for recording better video on your smartphone |
| Beginners guide to great video on your phone |
| How to take better videos on your smartphone |
| Basic guide to your device |
| iPhone / iPad / Android |
Sharing Video
Once you have recorded your video, you may want to share it with someone. Below are some handy guides to sharing your films
| Any Device |
| wetransfer.com offers a free and simple to use transfer service |
| iPhone / iPad |
| Share using iCloud |
| Share using Google Docs |
| Share using WhatsApp |
| Android |
| Share using Google Docs |
| Share using WhatsApp |
| Android generic sharing guide |
| PC & Apple |
| Generic Guide |
Video Calling
There are any different ways of making a video call, using your mobile phone or tablet. Below are links to guides for the most popular platforms.
| Zoom |
| Zoom offers video calling and video conferencing. It is free to use, although calls are limited to 40 minutes. To create or join a video conference, you have to download the app to your smart phone. |
| Android phones: written instructions or video instructions |
| Apple phones: written instructions or video instructions |
| Company website: zoom.us |
| Duo |
| Duo offers video calling and video conferencing. It is free to use, but you are limited to 8 participants per session. To create or join a video conference, you have to download the app to your smart phone. |
| Android phones: written instructions or video instructions |
| Apple phones: written instructions or video instructions |
| Company website: duo.google.com |
| Skype |
| Skype offers video calling, video conferencing and text chat. It is free, and can also be used from your computer. To use Skype, you have to download the app to your smart phone or PC. If you are using a computer, you need to have a webcam, speakers and a microphone / headset. |
| Android phones: written instructions or video instructions |
| Apple phones: written instructions or video instructions |
| PC: written instructions or video instructions |
| Apple: written instructions or video instructions |
| Company website: skype.com |
Recording for Church
You may have seen one of the readings and sermons on the Church website, if not, have a look here. If you are recording a contribution, it would be helpful if you could make it in the same style…
| Record in portrait, with yourself in the centre |
| Ensure your device is stable and not looking into a bright light |
| Don’t worry about button pressing at the start and end, we can cut that out when we edit |
| Speak clearly and at a normal speed. The nearer you are to your device, the clearer the sound will be |
| Send completed videos to Jon before 3pm the day before the service |