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Video Podcast Recording App for Solo Hosts

Shootsolo is a video podcast recording app built for solo hosts. Start each take by voice, keep what works, reshoot what doesn't, and keep your entire session on-camera and in-flow.

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How do you record a video podcast alone?

To record a video podcast alone, set up your camera on a tripod with good lighting and use a voice-controlled app like Shootsolo to manage takes without touching the phone. You stay in presenter mode while the app handles the rest.

How Shootsolo works

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1. Say "start recording"

Shootsolo begins the take instantly — no taps, no countdown.

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2. Say "stop recording"

Shootsolo stops and asks "Save take?"

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3. Say "yes" or "no"

Say "yes" to keep the take or "no" to reshoot — hands-free.

Why creators choose Shootsolo

  • Hit record without breaking eye contact with the camera
  • Retake a segment by voice — no awkward walks
  • Only save the takes worth publishing
  • Works with your phone's mic or an external microphone
  • Built-in teleprompter keeps your outline on screen and your eyes on the lens
  • Say "Pause Recording" and "Resume Recording" to take a breath without ending the take
  • Record in up to 4K — free and unlimited, with no watermark
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Stay on-camera from start to finish

Solo video podcasters need to look prepared and polished on camera — and nothing breaks that illusion faster than getting up to reset a take. Shootsolo keeps you seated, composed, and on-camera from the first word to the last. Load your intro or talking points into the built-in teleprompter and read them while looking straight at the lens. For cleaner audio, Shootsolo also supports external microphones.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What app should I use to record a solo video podcast?

Shootsolo is built for exactly this use case — voice-controlled, hands-free, with per-take review. It's completely free: unlimited recording with no limits, no ads, no watermark, and no subscription.

Can I use Shootsolo with an external microphone?

Yes — Shootsolo supports external microphones. As long as your phone recognizes the mic, Shootsolo will use it as the audio source.

Can I read my podcast script while recording?

Yes. Shootsolo has a built-in teleprompter that shows your script on screen while you record, with adjustable scroll speed and text size, so you keep eye contact with the lens instead of glancing at notes.

Can I pause a podcast recording without ending the take?

Yes. Say "Pause Recording" to hold the recording while you sip water or check your notes, then say "Resume Recording" to carry on in the same take — no need to touch the phone.

Can I record long-form podcast episodes?

Yes. The only practical limit is your phone's storage. Shootsolo will record as long as you need.

Does Shootsolo transcribe my podcast?

No — Shootsolo focuses on capture. Use a dedicated transcription tool for episode transcripts.

Can I split a podcast into segments with voice commands?

Yes. Say "stop recording", save the take, then say "start recording" again to begin the next segment. For a short break inside a segment, say "Pause Recording" and "Resume Recording" instead.

Download Shootsolo — Free

Available on iPhone and Android.


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