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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 any external mic plugged in
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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.


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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 free to download, with a credits system for shoots.

Can I use Shootsolo with an external microphone?

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

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.

Download Shootsolo — Free

Available on iPhone and Android.


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