Camera Basics: How to Look Your Best on Screen

Your recording is a representation of yourself to potentially hundreds or thousands of people. You will want to look your best and keeping these simple steps in mind will help.

Clean your camera - Sounds simple but the first thing to do when preparing your recording is to get the smudges and fingerprints out from the front of your camera using a microfiber towel or cleaner.

Wide shots are best - If you are using your phone or a tablet, you want to take a recording in the horizontal orientation (aka widescreen or landscape) so your image can fill the whole screen.

Elevate your camera - Your camera should be eye level when you record. Use a tripod, a stool, books, or even a DIY camera holder to help.

Steady Shot - Holding your camera in your hand or on a selfie stick while you record is a bad idea. You want your camera on a stable surface.

Look Into The Camera - You will want to make a real connection with the audience by looking into the camera and not away from it. Look at the lens of the camera as much as possible when you record.