Zoom Recording Guide for Faculty

1. Configure Video Settings (Camera)

• Open the Zoom app on your computer
• Click "Settings"
• Select "Video & Effects"
• Under "Camera", choose your preferred webcam
• Check "HD"

2. Configure Audio

• Go to "Settings" > "Audio"
• Select "Microphone"
• Test microphone

3. Configure Recording Settings

• Go to "Settings" > "Recording"
• Confirm storage location
• Turn OFF:
  • Show participants’ names
  • Include timestamp
  • Record video during screen sharing
• Click "Advanced"

4. Advanced Recording Settings

• Turn ON “Optimize for third-party video editors”

5. Enable HD Video (Browser)

• Go to zoom.us/signin
• "Settings" > "Meeting"
• Turn ON "Meeting-HD Video Quality"
• Select "Full HD (1080p)"

6. Start Recording

• Return to the Zoom app
• Click "New Meeting"

• Click "More" > "Record"

• Choose "Record to this computer"

• Click "Continue"

7. Share Content

• Click "Share"
• Select application or device
• Set "Presenter layout" to "Content only"
• Click "Share"

To share other devices, such as an iPad:

• Click "More"
• Choose your external device
• Click "Share"

 Best Practices

• Record camera and content separately
• Always use "Content only" layout
• Record to computer (not cloud)
• Use external microphone
• Use Speakflow near webcam for eye alignment when teleprompting [click on this link to view Speakflow instructions)
• Ensure good lighting and camera position
• Close unnecessary apps
• Do a short test recording
• Keep recordings 5–15 minutes