Tips on using the lighboard

Now that the lightboard is built and part of Learning Technologies, we are now ready to put it to use. Some questions have came up and we wanted to take a minute and share some tips and tricks with you when recording with the lightboard. Here are just a few:

• Wear a solid color shirt (no patterns, stripes, plaids, etc.) 
• When recording remember that the image will be mirrored. If pointing in one direction, it will mirror and you will actually be pointing the other direction. 
• Use Neon Expo markers, these are provided to you when you begin the recording. Only Neon colors will work. 
• After writing on the board, be conscious of where your face is in the writing.
• When elaborating on particular concepts, move aside the writing which allows the viewer to see your face free from any writing.
• We find it’s best to do this in a dark room with no lights and the dimmers on full power for the ultimate quality. However, you can choose to keep the lights on if you have a live audience, just lower the dimmer levels as you will not need as much light.
• Be sure the black material behind you is straight and free of wrinkles.
• Smile! Your students are able to see your face as you write – no more turning your back and head to the students! 

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