🎥 News Anek: Official Content Creator Recording Guidelines

To all content creators who had applied via content creator application form and subsequently been shortlisted and assigned the job, here we have drafted general guidelines to create content. And to maintain the highest video quality and audience trust, every creator at News Anek must follow these detailed recording guidelines. This ensures consistency across all videos, whether you're filming a short reel or a long-form explainer.

📌 1. Camera & Framing

✅ Use Minimum 1080p Resolution

• Prefer smartphones with good camera sensors.

• Clean the lens before shooting.

✅ Horizontal Format for long-form YouTube videos.✅ Vertical Format for Instagram Reels/Shorts.

✅ Frame Your Shot Properly:

• Keep your face centered.

• Leave small headspace above your head.

• Face camera directly at eye level (no high/low angles).

✅ Use a Tripod or Stable Stand:

• Avoid handheld shakes.

• Place camera at arm’s length for proper framing.

💡 2. Lighting

✅ Use Natural Light:

• Face a window or source of daylight.

• Avoid backlight or shooting with light behind you.

✅ Use Ring Light (if indoor):

• Place it in front of you at eye level.

• Soft white light is ideal for clarity and warmth.

❌ Don’t shoot in dark or overexposed areas.❌ Avoid harsh shadows on your face.

🎤 3. Voice Delivery & Clarity

✅ Speak Clearly & Confidently

• Be loud enough, but not shouting.

• Pause naturally at punctuation points.

• Maintain natural tone (avoid robotic delivery).

✅ Use Lapel Mic or Clear Built-in Mic

• Record in a silent room.

• Test mic before shooting.

❌ No background noise (TV, fan, traffic, etc.)❌ Don’t mumble or speak too fast.

🎭 4. Expression, Confidence & Delivery

✅ Be Energetic & Natural

• Smile when needed.

• Show expressions (surprise, seriousness, sarcasm) to add emotion.

✅ Avoid Being Script-Reading Robot

• Practice before recording.

• Speak like you’re talking to a friend.

✅ Maintain Eye Contact with Camera Lens

• Don’t look at the screen or notes.

• Imagine you're talking to the viewer personally.

✅ Confidence is Key:

• Avoid saying “umm,” “like,” or “you know.”

• If you mess up, pause and redo.

🎬 5. Cuts, Pauses & Mistake Handling

✅ Use Natural Pauses for Cuts

• Record in sections if needed.

• Leave 2-second silent gaps before/after every section for smooth editing.

✅ Do NOT Rush Recording

• It’s better to do multiple takes than rushing a single one.

✅ Mistakes? No Problem. Just Stop → Breathe → Start Again

🌆 6. Background & Location

✅ Clean, Neutral Background

• Plain walls, bookshelves, curtains are ideal.

• Posters, paintings (non-distracting) are okay.

✅ Alternate Shooting Locations (Optional):

• Balcony, Garden, Café, College Campus – if sound is clear.

❌ Avoid Cluttered rooms, Beds, Kitchens, Messy Desks.❌ Avoid Political/Religious Symbols in Frame.

👔 7. Dress Code & Appearance

✅ Professional, Neat Clothing

• Solid colors or light patterns preferred.

• Avoid fluorescent colors or too flashy outfits.

✅ Grooming is Important:

• Wash face, comb hair.

• Avoid greasy/shiny face (use face powder if needed).

✅ For Women:

• Light makeup is okay.

• Avoid heavy accessories or flashy attire.

✅ For Men:

• Clean shave or well-groomed beard.

❌ No slogan T-shirts, hats, sunglasses indoors, chewing gum.

🎯 8. Body Language & Movement

✅ Stand or Sit Straight

• Shoulders relaxed, posture confident.

✅ Use Hand Gestures Moderately

• Adds life to your delivery.

✅ Avoid Overacting

• Keep it expressive, but believable.

📝 9. Script Usage

✅ Practice your script beforehand

• Try to memorize important parts, not read line-by-line.

✅ If You Need Notes:

• Use sticky notes near camera lens.

• Avoid visible reading on screen.

⚠️ 10. Final Quality Checks Before Submitting

• ✅ Is the video in focus & properly framed?

• ✅ Is your voice audible and clear?

• ✅ Is your background tidy and distraction-free?

• ✅ Are you confident and expressive?

• ✅ Is lighting even and natural?

📌 Bonus Tips

• 🎯 Always rehearse your script once before recording.

• 🧽 Wipe camera lens before each shoot.

• 📸 Shoot 1-minute test video and review it.

• 📤 Submit videos in .mp4 or .mov format, 1080p minimum.

• 🕐 Maximum video length: 60 seconds for shorts / 10 minutes for long-form.

• 📁 Use Google Drive or WeTransfer to submit files.

✅ Summary Checklist

Checklist Item	Status
Camera at eye level	✅
Clean face & outfit	✅
Silent environment	✅
Clear lighting	✅
Confident voice & body language	✅