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Making videos

Film great videos on your phone

Film vertically in good window light, keep the phone at eye level, use the back camera when you can, and record in a quiet room. Clean audio and steady framing matter more than an expensive camera.

Light

Face a window so light falls evenly on your face. Avoid strong light behind you, which turns you into a silhouette, and overhead lights that cast shadows under your eyes.

Sound

Viewers forgive soft video before they forgive bad audio. Film in a room with curtains, a rug or a sofa, turn off fans, and keep the phone close to you.

Framing and settings

A few settings make every take easier to edit.

  • Shoot vertical 9:16 with your eyes about a third from the top
  • Lock focus and exposure by tapping and holding on your face
  • Use the back camera for sharper footage when you can see yourself
  • Leave a second of stillness before and after each line