guidelines for filming your videostir clip

Guidelines for filming your clip

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The 3 golden guidelines

1. Solid color wallStand in front of a solid color wall or background; Take two steps away from the wall to avoid shadows.

2. Contrasting color clothesWear colors that stand out from the background (strong, solid colors work best).

3. Soft lightingUse good, soft (indirect) lighting on yourself and the background.

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Example of the ideal frame

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Additional tips for getting professional results

1. Leave empty spaces around your imageZoom out a bit. Don't fill the entire frame. Leave empty spaces above you and on your sides2. Good quality stable cameraUse a high quality camera and place it on a tripod3. Professional microphoneUse a professional microphone so that background noises are filtered out4. Avoid net-like objectsDon’t hold objects with a lot of holes in them (a tennis racket for example)5. HairCollect or smooth down your hair; very wispy hair does not look as good

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Do that :)

Direct light "Cluttered" background Move too fast

Net-like objects

Step away from the wall Hold hole-less objects Use a (solid) colored wall Use a white wall

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Supported videos - BETA release

1. Video formatsSupported formats: .mov .avi mp4 .m4v .3gp .mpg .wmv .

2. Video lengthUp to about 90 seconds long.

3. Video file sizeUp to 256 MB.