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[Patientman]

Lerner wrote: I don’t see how you could get synchronization between audio and video if they are recorded on separate machines.

A software package such as Adobe Premier or Final cut (look and work the same) will allow you to sync up video and sound. You can also keep the camcorder on the presentation/screen more than the speaker, then you do not have to worry about precision of the lip sync. Some lapel systems have a plug that will go into the camcorder. You would need to look for this feature in both.

I have professionally recorded, edited and everything else to do with video production that can be done. I no longer do it, because just about anyone can going out and getting a camera, and there is no way to make a living at it. The sound and lighting of good quality video production is always difficult. Standards of quality go up, the more you do it. It is almost like fine tuning a focus fusion device. 🙂

My suggestion: Make a presentation video that is precisely written, edited and ready to go. Show the video of the presentation to your audience (7 to 10 min), then answer questions based on the video. Record the Q & A portion. Next time you make a video presentation Put the anticipated questions in to the video as answers. It is called clarifying the message each time. Repeat the process until it is perfect (sort of).

By creating a video of the presentation, you gain precision in your message. Owning the software and equipment, you can update it on a regular basis.