{"id":1202,"date":"2021-03-15T14:21:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T08:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2025-06-02T20:51:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:21:04","slug":"7-best-practices-for-live-video-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Practices for Live Video Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the onset of COVID-19, there has been an unprecedented increase in the use of video communication tools. In fact, as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/21906\/zoom-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statista<\/a>, &#8220;Zoom saw its revenue skyrocket throughout the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021. Following a 169-per cent revenue increase in the first quarter, year-over-year revenue growth accelerated to 355, 367 and 369 per cent, respectively, in the second, third and fourth quarter.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? As much of the world has been working from home and relying on technology to stay in touch with colleague amid national lockdowns, video apps, inclusive of video training tools, have witnessed a massive surge in usage. Despite this enormous change, not all organisations have refined their skills when it comes to video training best practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you think about a webinar, live class, or online instructor-led training session, presenting yourself perfectly on the screen can be quite challenging. This inability to present yourself accurately is a significant issue faced by trainers all across the globe. And our article will help you in tackling this problem with ease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/integrating-live-classes-in-your-lms\/\">Integrating LIVE Classes in your LMS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13acbbc54ea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13acbbc54ea\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#7_Best_Practices_for_Video_Training\" >7 Best Practices for Video Training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#1Punctuality\" >1.Punctuality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#2_Introduction\" >2. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#3_Appearance\" >3. Appearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#4_Lighting\" >4. Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#5_Preparation\" >5. Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#6_Features\" >6. Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#7_Security\" >7. Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Best_Practices_for_Video_Training\"><\/span>7 Best Practices for Video Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Punctuality\"><\/span>1.Punctuality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Picture1-1-1024x667.png\" alt=\"video training\n\" class=\"wp-image-835\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Picture1-1-1024x667.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Picture1-1-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Picture1-1-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Picture1-1-1536x1001.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Picture1-1.png 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to corporate training, one of the most coveted soft skills is punctuality. Whenever there is a slot for a video training session, ensure that you log in on time. Currently, a considerable chunk of the meetings gets done remotely. Hence, punctuality is easier. How? You do not have to drag your way through endless traffic. Neither do you have the issue of losing your way if the session is offsite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you do not have to spend additional minutes running from one location to the training room. Additionally, you have to make sure that your set-up is working. Test your mic beforehand and check if your camera is functional. When you start delivering the training, double-check to see that your mic is not on mute. Also, press the mute icon when you are listening or are in the waiting room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Introduction\"><\/span>2. Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We have all attended telecon sessions in the past. But do you recall how confusing it was when we did not understand who was speaking? This unintended confusion can be an issue in the video training, too, when there is more than one instructor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, video training offers many benefits over other ways of connecting live, and one of those benefits is knowing everyone\u2019s name and seeing their face. Ensure that you enter your full name when you sign in for a learning session. You can think of incorporating other relevant information as well. At times, it is also a great idea to include your name or organisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Appearance\"><\/span>3. Appearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture14-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"training videos\n\" class=\"wp-image-1205\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture14.jpg 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you attend your classroom training videos in your home or informal clothes? No, right? Therefore, you should not look like someone who has just woken up in the morning &#8212; even in the case of remote video training sessions. Mainly, this applies to trainers &#8212; they should never look unkempt. Dress professionally and keep in mind that grooming is vital to engaging people visually, even in a video session. And please don&#8217;t forget to put on trousers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, give a check to your background. The best way is to keep your back against a wall, a bookcase, or some other background that won\u2019t be distracting. The right location ensures that there is no unrequired interference from a family member. If you don\u2019t have access to an appropriate surrounding, learn how to use a virtual one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lighting\"><\/span>4. Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Video training instructors should make sure that they are visible before everyone. You can opt for a ring light or another diffused light source so that your trainers can see you. You do not need a fancy lighting setting, but enough light sources to enhance the overall clarity and appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you are seated with your back to a window, you will look like a silhouette. Again, if sunlight falls directly on the face, you will appear too bright. On the other hand, if the room is too dark and there is only a table lamp, you might seem like an entity from another world! Hence, test your camera before the learning videos session and adjust the lighting accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is for the modern corporate learner. Micro-Learning, along with assessments and gamification features, ensures learning outcome measurement along with sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\">F<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ind out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Preparation\"><\/span>5. Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-bottom-wave\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture15-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"learning videos\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture15-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture15-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture15-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture15-390x205.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture15.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the upsides of remote training is that you do not need to print copies of handouts. However, you still need to prepare yourself well ahead of time, especially when you conduct the training videos session. Please keep all your materials in one place to be handy when you have to share your screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, you will end up wasting valuable time in locating the materials. Clear your device so that learners do not see your social media interactions while delivering the class. A great idea is to email the materials out ahead of the session. Many trainees want to go through the materials before seeing them on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/workplace-elearning-statistics\/\">15 Workplace eLearning Statistics for L&amp;D Leaders in 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Features\"><\/span>6. Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are an instructor, you get completely involved in the training session. Therefore, you may miss out to check the waiting room or the chat. However, these are essential features that can help you communicate with your audience. Certain trainees may only be able to communicate via chat since they are on mute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others may be a bit shy to talk. Hence, if you\u2019re a trainer, keep a lookout for any comments posted there and address them. Additionally, remember the other features that you have at your disposal. For instance, some of these features include polls or raise-hand icons &#8212; and several others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Security\"><\/span>7. Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>It is nearly impossible for an outsider to access what is going on inside the room in an offline training session. However, the same does not apply to video training. Anyone might try to log-in (unauthorised) to the meeting. Therefore, keep private learning classes private. Never share your sessions\u2019 sign-ins openly. Also, make sure that your audience cannot record the materials. You do not want to create opportunities for your competitors to use your content!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily integrate video training into the rest of your training program. By including video training tools provided by a solution like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/\">PlayAblo,<\/a> you can make remote learning a regular piece of your training strategy. Video training is a great technology from the L&amp;D toolbox. It enables you to connect and interact with your workforce from any location. Follow the steps mentioned above and make it a full-fledged practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><em>Ad: PlayAblo&#8217;s Enterprise-Grade Micro-Learning platform is for the modern corporate learner. Micro-Learning, along with assessments and gamification features, ensures learning outcome measurement along with sustained engagement.<\/em><br><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/connect\/\" target=\"_blank\">F<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/playablo.com\/playablo-free-trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ind out more and request a custom demo!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the onset of COVID-19, there has been an unprecedented increase in the use of video communication tools. In fact, as per Statista, &#8220;Zoom saw its revenue skyrocket throughout the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021. Following a 169-per cent revenue increase in the first quarter, year-over-year revenue growth accelerated<span class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/7-best-practices-for-live-video-training\/\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1213,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["entry","author-anisha-d","post-1202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1202"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7473,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1202\/revisions\/7473"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.playablo.com\/CorporateLearning\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}