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A few tips on prepping perfectly for your close-up:

Lighting:Be sure to find a space with a pleasant background—not a white wall. Turn off all background noises such as TV, radio, crying babies, etc. Make sure there is plenty of light. Dark rooms or minimal lighting won’t work.

Framing: Keep the camera steady, especially if it’s hand-held. Where possible use a tripod. The shot should frame you mid-chest to top of head or head and shoulders. Just be sure your head isn’t cut off while you’re talking.

Audio: If you’re not using a separate microphone, speak loudly and clearly–without shouting—so your camera can pick up clear audio. It is usually ideal if you standing within three feet of your camera.

Speech: Don’t talk to slowly, which can come across as boring. Compose your thoughts before recording. Avoid inserting “um” and “uh.” It’s a tough habit for some people to break. Being aware of it will help prevent it!

Content: Not every situation is funny, so be true to what you want to say or ask. However, keep in mind that real anecdotes and humor go a long way toward engaging other viewers and getting people interested in what you have to say. This will help attract the most responses and replies to your video post.

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