How to create your recording space

1. If possible, please record your video in front of plain wall or other plain background.

2. Please choose clothing that represents Lopez HS, Spirit Shirts, Lettermans, and even Face Paint are all acceptable.

3. If you can, record in a quiet room with the door closed to reduce unnecessary noise. 

4. Please make sure your face is brightly lit. Use whatever lamps or natural light you have available to achieve this.

5. If you have a tripod mount for your phone/camera please use it or secure your camera in some other way to minimize movement.

How to record your video

1. If you are using a smartphone, turn it to silent so your recording isn’t interrupted by a message or call.

2. Please record your video horizontally instead of Vertically. This ensures that all videos come out looking the same.

3. Connect your headphones to the device you’re using to watch and listen to the guide track.

4. Set-up and secure your second device to record your video. Make sure you record horizontally (landscape) and that your face is centered in the middle of the screen.

5. If possible, please set your device to create an MP4 in 720p. Most smartphones create MP4s automatically and you can amend the resolution in your settings. If you need help recording and/or compressing your video, please visit our FAQ.

6. Start recording on your device and then press play on the guide track video. Make sure you clap at exactly the same time as Mr. Whitney before you start singing. This is very important as it will help us to sync your final audio and video.

7. Please wait for approximately four counts (in your head!) after you finish singing before you stop recording.

8. Save your video.

9. Review your video and if you’re happy with your performance, move onto Step 4: Upload.

10. If you have encountered any challenges, have any questions, or want to share ideas, please email us!