You don't just pick up a camera and go at it. You'll want to set up the cameras and microphones and place them in the positions they'll be used during the filming. by Jonathan Shoaf. good quality video can be a very helpful resource for workplace learning. Videos can be as simple as getting out an iPhone and clicking record or as complicated as hiring actors, setting up lights, and using a boom mic. If you've never done it before, it can be a very intimidating task. Here I'll layout some steps for getting through your next video project. Start with Learning Goals. Don't lose them!