After preparation and lots of practice, it’s time to turn to the nitty-gritty of recording. In this section, we discuss how to set up and record your speech effectively. These suggestions will help you record both in-class and out-of-class presentations, such as a video for a scholarship application or a sales presentation your employer might require. Although this section focuses on prerecorded speeches, many of the tips about the camera, setting and background, attire, and camera positioning can be applied to real-time presentations.