Recording Video from Home
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1. Framing Your Video
You should attempt to frame your video similar to this still. Here the presenter is positioned in the middle of the frame, there head and shoulders are well presented and there is some headroom between the top of the presenter's head and the top of the frame. Avoid only the face being in frame (too close for comfort) or the top of the head being chopped off.
2. Camera Placement and Background
Position your camera at eye-level if possible so you are looking directly forward into the camera, not looking up or down.
If necessary use a box, or books to raise your recording device to eye level before you start recording.
Finally, check what is in the background of the image. Try to avoid objects which may look as they are coming out of the presenter's head, signs, confidential material etc.
3. Lighting
Make sure that the room you are using is well-lit. Avoid overhead 'strip' lighting which casts an orange/yellow hue. An LED light or natural daylight would be best, but be aware that daylight will change between videos depending on when you record.
Avoid strong light sources behind the subject, i.e. do not film sitting in front of a window. The light coming in will most likely be too strong and cast the subject in shadow. Or it will create an overly bright 'hot spot' as shown below.
Best practice would be to position yourself facing a light source such as a window or lamp so it is behind the camera. This way it should nicely illuminate your face.
Any questions contact sbs.videoproduction@strath.ac.uk
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