To record a podcast with a 3D avatar from your browser, you need a set that animates each participant with their voice, good audio from every person, and a way to capture the studio image without buttons, menus, or windows showing up. If the tool records only the scene, you save yourself from cropping out the interface later and the video comes out ready to edit.
This guide goes step by step: before recording, during the recording, and afterward, once the file is on your computer.
What you need before you start
The list is short, and you probably have almost everything:
- A computer with an up-to-date browser. Chrome, Edge, or Firefox all handle 3D scenes well.
- One microphone per person. A laptop mic works for testing; a simple USB one improves the result a lot.
- Headphones for every participant, so other people’s voices don’t leak into your mic.
- A stable connection. For real-time conversation, stability matters more than speed.
- Disk space. An hour-long video episode can take up several gigabytes.
If you’ll be recording with guests who are far away, also check what internet speed you need to record remotely.
Step 1: build the set before recording day
The set is the first thing people see when they open your video, so it’s worth getting it ready calmly, not five minutes before.
- Walls and floor that match your show’s identity. Two or three colors are enough.
- A background screen with the name of the show or the episode. It gives context to any shot.
- A table and chairs to fit the number of people. A round table works for chats between equals; a half-moon for a host with guests.
- Consistent lighting. If the set has windows, pick weather that suits the tone: daytime for something fresh, nighttime for something intimate.
Less is more: a set with a few well-chosen elements looks better than one crammed with objects.
In remocast, you can save the set as a scene on your profile and open a new studio with it every time you record, so every episode starts the same way.
Step 2: prepare each participant’s avatar
An avatar feels alive when it moves with the voice and has a recognizable style. Before recording:
- Ask each guest to upload their photo or choose the look they want to appear with.
- Pick an outfit that stands out on screen. Contrasting colors help the audience tell who’s talking.
- Test the mouth: have each person say a sentence and check that the avatar keeps up without getting stuck open or closed.
If you want to understand how that syncing works, read what avatar lip-sync is.
Step 3: take care of the audio, it’s half the episode
Audiences forgive simple visuals, but they quickly abandon bad audio. Check this with every participant:
| Problem | Sign | Quick fix |
|---|---|---|
| Echo | The voice sounds like it’s in a bathroom | A room with curtains, clothes, or soft furniture |
| Background noise | A constant hum | Turn off fans and move the mic away from the computer |
| Distant voice | You have to crank the volume | Mic a hand-span from the mouth |
| Feedback | You hear other people repeated | Headphones for everyone |
Do a short test before the real episode: record a minute, listen back, and fix whatever’s off.
Step 4: direct the camera
On a 3D set, the camera is part of the storytelling. You have two options:
- A fixed wide shot. Simple and clear: you see the whole table. It works for long conversations.
- A camera that follows whoever is talking. The shot shifts to the person who has the floor, like on a TV show. It adds rhythm and saves you cuts in the edit.
In remocast, the cinematic camera makes those cuts on its own while you record. If your format is an interview, combine it with a wide shot at the beginning and end. More details in auto-framing cameras that follow the speaker.
Step 5: record only the studio
This is the difference between a clean video and one you have to rescue in editing. Ideally, the recording captures only the scene (the set, the avatars, the background screen, and the reactions) with everyone’s voices, and leaves out the buttons, panels, and interface labels.
In remocast, the host clicks Record inside the room and the recording captures only the 3D studio with audio from all participants. While it’s recording, everyone in the room sees a notice that recording is on. When you stop, the video downloads to your computer as MP4 or WebM, depending on your browser.
Before you hit record:
- Let your guests know and confirm they agree. It’s the fair thing to do and, depending on how it’s used, also an obligation; check out permission to record other people.
- Close heavy tabs and programs so the scene runs smoothly.
- Leave two or three seconds of silence at the beginning and end. They make cutting easier.
Step 6: after recording
With the file on your computer, the work continues in your editor of choice:
- Trim the long silences at the start and end.
- Check the volume of each voice and even it out if someone came out quieter.
- Add an intro, licensed music, and on-screen text if your format uses them.
- Export a horizontal version for YouTube and pull vertical clips for social media.
- Publish with a good title, description, and chapters.
Keep a copy of the original unedited file. If something goes wrong in the edit, you can start over without re-recording.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Recording without testing. A one-minute test prevents a wasted hour.
- An overloaded set. Too many objects distract from the conversation.
- Forgetting headphones. Echo between participants is the most common problem in remote recordings.
- Not announcing that you’re recording. Besides being awkward, it can get you into trouble.
- Filling up your disk mid-episode. Check your free space before you start.
If you want to try this workflow with your own set and guests, create your studio for free.
Frequently asked questions
Do the on-screen buttons and menus get recorded?
It depends on the tool. If you record the whole screen, yes. Ideally, you want a recording that captures only the studio scene; that way the video comes out clean and you don’t have to crop it afterward.
What format does the video come out in?
Browsers usually record in MP4 or WebM. Both open in the most common video editors; if your editor doesn’t accept WebM, convert it to MP4 with a free program before editing.
Do I need a webcam to record with an avatar?
No. The avatar is animated by your voice, so a microphone is all you need. A webcam is only necessary if your tool uses your face in real time to move the character.