Virtual Training

15Video Framing

At least half of human brain capacity is dedicated to the eyes and sight. The primary way we interpret the world around us is through visual stimulus. This is exactly why your face, rather than slides, needs to be in the video frame most often during virtual training sessions.

When learners can see you in the frame, the experience feels more natural and human. They may observe your facial expressions and body language, and pick up on emotional nuance—information that adds texture and meaning to the information you are teaching. When you are in the frame, human-to-human connections form quicker.

But it is not good enough to just be in the frame. Framing is about how you present yourself to your learners. Your frame must put you in the best light and reduce cognitive load so that it is easier for participants to focus and learn. You already know how much production quality matters, and video framing is a key component of high-quality virtual training production.

Remember that the objective is to deliver an experience that is as close to in-person training as possible. Therefore, the you that learners observe in the video frame must look natural and position you in the most positive manner.

Framing is where everything you learned about lighting and cameras in Chapter 11 gets put into action. It is a combination of the right equipment, your set, camera angles, and positioning. Proper framing makes you look professional and confident. It pulls learners in and grabs ...