Google Meet / Teams¶
Stage: Produce → Record
Score: 1
Evidence: Platform documentation
What It Is¶
Recording a Google Meet or Microsoft Teams call using the platform's built-in recording feature. The output is a single compressed mixed video file with no participant isolation.
Why It Gets a 1¶
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams recordings are designed for meeting documentation, not media production. The output is a single compressed file with automatic speaker-view switching, no isolated tracks, no separate audio, and heavy compression. It is the lowest quality recording method in the Index.
It is documented here because teams sometimes ask: "Can we just record on Google Meet?" The answer is: you can, but you should not if the content is meant to be published as owned media.
What You Get¶
| Output | Quality | Isolated? |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p compressed, auto speaker-switch | ❌ Single mixed file |
| Audio | Compressed, mixed into video | ❌ No separate tracks |
| Transcript | Auto-generated (Google) | N/A |
When To Use¶
- Internal meetings that might be referenced later
- Quick captures where the content matters more than the production
- Situations with zero alternative tools available
When Not To Use¶
- Any content intended for publication
- Any podcast, webinar, or owned media session
- Any workflow that requires editing, reframing, or repackaging
- Any time you have access to literally any other recording platform on this list
The Bottom Line¶
Google Meet and Teams recordings are meeting artifacts, not production source material. If you are reading the Owned Media Index, you should not be using these as your recording method.