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How to get ready to record your StoryFile

Tips for where you should film (01:07)

• Find someplace comfortable where you can return to film your stories.
• Avoid noisy appliances like refrigerators or air conditioning.
• Look for areas in your home with even, controlled lighting.

Tips for what you should wear

• Wear something that makes you feel good.
• Avoid clothes that are noisy and wrinkly or have too many patterns.

How to setup your camera and microphone

Tips for setting up your equipment (01:13)

• Make sure your camera is stationary and stable.
• Frame your upper body in landscape orientation.
• Use the camera and microphone in your phone or laptop to start filming today.
• StoryFile Life allows you to connect other external devices. Inexpensive web cameras are available at most electronics stores and online. Even the smallest detail of a story you are telling, can carry a larger lesson.

How long does this take

You can answer as many questions as you want. The more questions you answer, the richer the conversations you can have (01:09)

• You can cover topics like your first love, your career, or your experiences growing up in your hometown.
• We recommend recording 10-20 stories before publishing and sharing your StoryFile. This only takes about 10-30 minutes.
• There are over 400 questions available. But, choose one or two topics each day, and soon you’ll have your entire life recorded.