# Tips for recording and setup

### Setup & Recording Checklist

Follow these best practices before hitting record:

#### **Script & Personalization Mode**

* If using Voice AI variables (i.e., you want the video to dynamically insert names or other personalized words): make your script specific, e.g., “Hi James” rather than just “Hi there”.

#### **Equipment Quality**

* Use a good-quality microphone and camera — the better your source, the better the personalization output.
* Ensure your environment is quiet, without background noise like AC, fans, traffic, etc.

#### Framing & Movement

* Position yourself at least 3 feet (\~1 meter) away from the camera, allowing space for natural movement and making sure lip movements are clearly visible.
* Keep your head inside the camera frame at all times — avoid going out of view or moving out of frame.
* Avoid sudden movements while recording — smooth, steady delivery helps the AI lip-sync accurately.
* The beard shouldn’t be too long if possible, keep it short so that the lip-sync looks better.

#### Background & Visuals

* Choose a simple, consistent background; avoid backgrounds that move or change — these can confuse the AI while processing.
* If you plan to use dynamic background scrolling (e.g., your website in motion), do not share your screen while recording—this should be applied after recording.

#### Final Review Before Generation

* Preview your recording: check audio quality, background noise, lip sync, and head framing.
* If any issues are visible (e.g., heavy shadow, too much movement, voice distortion), consider re-recording.

#### Best Practices

* Keep your script clear and conversational — a friendly tone helps personalization feel authentic.
* Limit recording time: shorter videos (\~1-2 minutes) often perform better and make personalization more efficient.
* Use natural lighting (front-lit) and ensure you’re visible without glare or shadows.
* If using personalization variables, test a few sample entries first (e.g., name, company, city) before generating a large batch.
* Maintain consistent audio volume and tone — large variations can impact voice-cloning accuracy.
* Stick to a single speaker and minimal background movement — multiple speakers or fast transitions can reduce accuracy.

By following this setup and recording checklist, you ensure that your personalized videos achieve the highest possible accuracy, clarity, and realism. Investing a few extra minutes in proper lighting, framing, audio quality, and script preparation dramatically improves lip-sync performance, voice cloning, and visual consistency. With the right setup, Gan.AI can deliver crisp, natural, and hyper-personalized outputs at scale—helping your videos feel authentic, professional, and truly tailored to every viewer.


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