Video Recording & Calling

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

Other Top Tips & Resources

How to record audio on your phone
How to take good pictures with your mobile
AgeUK guide to social media & staying safe
NSPCC guide to social media for children & parents
10 top tips for computer beginners
Computers – the very basics