Should I record audio first or video first?

The advantage of recording audio and video separately is that you can concentrate your efforts on each one individually. Trying to do everything at once, juggling the microphone, mouse, and storyboard all at the same time is difficult. If you find you are struggling with the simultaneous recording technique, try recording audio and video separately.

If you have followed along in the previous chapters, you have created a storyboard for your project specifying the audio and video to be recorded. Which one should you record first? Does it matter?

This is a matter of personal preference. Select the option that best suits your style.

If you record video first and then record audio, you have the advantage of seeing exactly what is being shown and then basing the audio (or revising your audio script) to match what is shown visually.

If you record the audio first and then record the video, the advantage is that you can play the audio while recording the visuals...