Video Recording Guide
This page will guide you through how to record a video for VFC Liverpool and how to upload it to us for use on the webpage and YouTube channel.
Recording the Video
Camera Orientation
With a phone it is tempting to film in PORTRAIT, resist this urge and always film in LANDSCAPE, as illustrated below.
Camera Position
Make sure the camera is level with your face, you do not want to be looking up or down at the camera. The audience do not want to see up your nose! Use anything to elevate the camera, books for example.
Make sure the camera is stable, you will make your audience ill if you move the camera around as you speak. The perfect way to solve these issues is with a stand, stands can be used with Phones, Webcams and proper Cameras.
Face Framing & The Rule of Thirds
Framing is vital to making the video look good. Using the Rule of Thirds is a good way of knowing where to place your face within the image. Below are some examples, but if you would like to learn more, Click Here.
Lighting
You don’t need a proper lighting setup, just ensure your room is well lit, otherwise the image will be dull and grainy. Use natural light as much as you can.
Things to not do:
- Do not rely on your room light to be enough, it won’t be.
- Do not film with a bright window behind you, it will hide much of the detail in your face.
