Whether it’s for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, shooting reels can be challenging. It’s a new format for video content creation, and there are so many things you have to consider.
Aside from that, there’s also the aspect of getting camera-ready and comfortable enough to ensure that your reels aren’t just awkward videos of yourself.
For this video, we’ll focus on that aspect. Here are several tips and tricks you can try for getting a comfortable camera.
Find What Works For You
There are two types of reels. The one that’s meticulously planned, or the one that’s winged and on the spot. Although most people prefer if they have a script they’re looking at or have things planned out, some people find that it affects them negatively. They’ll focus more on trying to follow the script than on how they actually act in front of the camera.
One of the first things you should figure out when you start making reels is to see which one works best for you. Is the planned, scripted reel better? Or do you do well in an impromptu environment?
Good Lighting
Getting camera-comfortable means getting comfortable with your face and how you look. Good lighting is a tip that’ll work well for everyone. Not only does it help create good quality content in terms of your video, but it also adds to that layer of confidence you’ll need when creating reels.
For good lighting, there are several things you can do. Natural light is the best form of lighting. You can record by the window or in a space with plenty of natural light. A simple ring light you can order online will also do wonders if that isn’t available.
Good Camera Angle
On the note of looking good, a good camera angle is just as important as good lighting. There are angles that will make you look bloated or too scrawny. Some angles make you look like you’re not yourself. A bad camera angle often makes people feel self-conscious, which can affect their content a lot.
Experimentation is the best way to find out for a good camera angle. Try to place the camera in different angles and see what works for you. A tripod will make everything more convenient.
Be Yourself
Last but not least, being yourself is one of the most important ways to tap into your confident and camera-comfortable self. Believe in yourself, in what you’re doing, what you’re talking about, and what you’re creating. Everything else will follow.
Keep doing what you want to do, improve the things you think needs improving, and you’ll find yourself camera-comfortable in no time.
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