Position
- Shoot horizontal (landscape orientation)
- Make sure no objects block the camera
- Background
- Be aware of what's in it
- Zoom
- Zoom with your feet, not phone. Zooming with the camera causes quality loss.
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Camera
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- Take video or photo with a smartphone
DO NOT use a computer camera unless that's your only option.
Stabilize
- Use a tripod or rest your phone on something flat
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- Avoid
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- moving around
- Avoid fast moments
Audio
- Avoid background noises if possible
- Stay inside (avoid wind noise)
- Don't touch the camera, as the mic will pick up those sounds
- Use a mic if you can, like iPhone headphones or AirPods)
Lighting
- Avoid harsh light or dark shadows
- Keep consistent lighting if possible