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✅ YouTube Pre-Filming Checklist
**There is a downloadable PDF of this checklist attached to this post**
Before you hit record…
🎥 1. Camera Setup (Choose Your Section)
A) Regular Camera (DSLR / Mirrorless)
• ☐ Battery fully charged
• ☐ Backup battery ready
• ☐ Memory card inserted
• ☐ SD card has enough free space (format if needed)
• ☐ Lens cleaned (microfiber cloth)
• ☐ Camera settings correct:
• ☐ Resolution (e.g., 1080p or 4K)
• ☐ Frame rate (24/30/60fps)
• ☐ Shutter speed (e.g., 1/50 or 1/60)
• ☐ ISO set low as possible
• ☐ White balance manually set
• ☐ Autofocus working OR manual focus set
• ☐ Tripod stable and level
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B) Smartphone Camera
• ☐ Phone charged + plugged in if needed
• ☐ Storage space checked (delete or offload old files)
• ☐ Rear camera selected (better quality)
• ☐ Lens cleaned (microfiber cloth or shirt)
• ☐ Airplane Mode ON
• ☐ Do Not Disturb ON
• ☐ Video settings correct:
• ☐ Resolution (4K if available)
• ☐ Frame rate (24/30/60fps depending on style)
• ☐ Lock exposure & focus (tap and hold on most phones)
• ☐ Phone mounted securely (tripod, clamp, etc.)
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🎤 2. Audio
• ☐ Mic connected
• ☐ Wireless transmitter/receiver charged & paired
• ☐ Lav or shirt mic placed correctly (no rubbing on clothes/beard)
• ☐ Test recording made and listened to
• ☐ Background noise monitored
• ☐ Gain levels not too hot (no clipping)
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💡 3. Lighting
• ☐ Key light on & positioned
• ☐ Fill light / background lights placed
• ☐ No harsh shadows
• ☐ No glare on glasses (adjust angle of lights)
• ☐ Background clean and intentional
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🧍♂️ 4. Framing & Composition
• ☐ Camera slightly above eye level
• ☐ Proper headroom
• ☐ Subject centered or following rule of thirds
• ☐ Arms/head not cropped awkwardly
• ☐ Background tidy and not distracting
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👕 5. Clothing & Appearance
• ☐ Shirt clean, unwrinkled
• ☐ No loud patterns (avoid moiré)
• ☐ No clothing rubbing your mic
• ☐ Hair in place
• ☐ Shine removed (quick powder or blot)
• ☐ Lint/pet hair removed
• ☐ No loud jewelry
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📝 6. Script & Talking Points
• ☐ Hook ready
• ☐ Key points outlined
• ☐ CTA planned
• ☐ Stats/quotes checked
• ☐ Practice first 10–20 seconds
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🖥️ 7. Teleprompter (If Using)
• ☐ Script loaded
• ☐ Scroll speed tested
• ☐ Eye contact alignment checked
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🔊 8. Environment & Noise Check
• ☐ AC / fans / humidifiers off
• ☐ Windows closed (traffic, birds, lawn mowers)
• ☐ Phone/notifications silenced
• ☐ Room tone acceptable
• ☐ Pets secure
• ☐ Door closed
• ☐ If sitting in a chair, does it squeak when you move around?
• ☐ People in the house know you’re filming
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📦 9. Props & Products
• ☐ Everything staged within arm’s reach
• ☐ Labels facing camera
• ☐ B-roll list ready
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🧠 10. Mindset & On-Camera Energy
• ☐ Quick vocal warm-up (10 sec)
• ☐ Posture check
• ☐ Sip of water
• ☐ Smile before first line
• ☐ Energy level slightly higher than normal
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🧪 11. Final Test Clip
Record 5–10 seconds:
• ☐ Focus sharp
• ☐ Audio clear
• ☐ Lighting looks good
• ☐ Colors accurate
• ☐ Frame feels right
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🎬 12. Ready to Film
• ☐ Hit record
• ☐ Pause 2 seconds
• ☐ Deliver the hook confidently
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✅ YouTube Pre-Filming Checklist
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