The GreenHouse Recording Checklist:
Best Practices For Recording in Riverside on a Mac
Please review before your tech session and again before every recording session.
1. Download the Riverside App
https://riverside.com/mac-app
🌿 If you are unable to download the app, please follow instructions for Recording on a PC
It is highly encouraged that you use the app.
2. Check Camera Framing and Tracking
Make sure your camera is not zoomed in and not auto-tracking you. If the camera follows your movement, auto-tracking is on and should be turned off.
If you’re using an Insta360 camera:
Download the Insta360 app
Connect your camera
Open the app and turn OFF Auto Tracking, Follow Mode, or AI Framing. If the camera is moving as you move, it is not turned off.
3. Set Your Mic Input to 75%
Even if Riverside sees your mic, your system volume may be too low.
🌿 System Settings → Sound → Input → Select your mic → Set input volume to about 75%
4. Open studio app and join
When you enter the studio, there are 3 dots in the upper right corner. Click and choose "join via link"
Copy and paste my studio link to join: https://tinyurl.com/GHPStudio
5. Enable Background Blur
This helps your video look cleaner and more professional.
In Riverside, hover over your self-view during the session. Click the small wand icon in the top corner and go to Blur > Full Blur.
6. Quick Session Prep!
🌿 Quit all other video or audio apps (Zoom, Slack, FaceTime, etc.)
🌿 Plug in your laptop (don’t run on battery)
🌿 Restart your computer 15–30 minutes before recording
🌿 Be close to your Wi-Fi router or use Ethernet
🌿 After the session ends, wait for Riverside to finish uploading before closing your browser tab