Here are key tips for producing quality video for Internet delivery. Use the highest quality video equipment you can afford. Cheap cameras and bad tape produce high amounts of video background noise, frame jitter, and color shifts. These elements also can be magnified during the encoding process where the media is compressed to further decrease the end-quality. Use a tripod.
Steadier cameras lead to a better picture.
A steady shot produces better clarity and thus generates more frames per second, especially in low bandwidth situations. Light the scene with contrast between subject and background in mind. Lighting is crucial. The subject should be well lit and against a darker background. A flat lit scene with little contrast will become fuzzy and washed out after encoding.