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Video marketing has become an essential tool for businesses looking to reach their audience in a more engaging and dynamic way. With the rise of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, businesses and individuals are leveraging video content to connect with their target audience and drive more traffic to their websites or social media profiles.
One of the most effective ways to create compelling video content is by filming yourself. Whether you are creating a tutorial, a product demo, or simply sharing your thoughts with your audience, filming yourself can help establish a more personal connection with your viewers.
However, filming yourself can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to video production. From lighting and audio to framing and editing, there are many factors to consider when filming yourself. Here are some tips to help you film yourself without shooting yourself in the foot:
1. Invest in the right equipment: While you don’t need to break the bank on expensive cameras and lighting equipment, investing in a decent camera and microphone can significantly improve the quality of your videos. A good quality camera and microphone can help you capture clear and crisp audio and video, making your content more professional and engaging.
2. Find the right location: When filming yourself, the location plays a crucial role in the overall quality of your video. Choose a well-lit and quiet location to film, with minimal distractions in the background. Good lighting is essential for creating a clear and visually appealing video, so try to film near a window or invest in some softbox lights for better lighting.
3. Use a tripod or stabilizer: Shaky footage can be distracting and unprofessional. To ensure a steady shot, use a tripod or stabilizer to keep your camera steady while filming yourself. This will help you maintain a professional-looking video and prevent your viewers from getting motion sickness.
4. Practice makes perfect: Don’t expect to nail it on your first try. Practice filming yourself and get comfortable in front of the camera. Watch your footage back and make notes on areas where you can improve, such as your framing, delivery, or lighting. With practice, you will become more confident and natural on camera.
5. Edit your footage: Editing is an essential part of the video production process. Use editing software to trim out any mistakes or awkward pauses, add graphics or text overlays, and enhance the overall look and feel of your video. Editing can help polish your video and make it more engaging for your audience.
Filming yourself can be a rewarding and effective way to create engaging video content for your audience. By investing in the right equipment, finding the right location, using a tripod or stabilizer, practicing, and editing your footage, you can create high-quality videos that will capture the attention of your viewers and help you achieve your marketing goals.
i need your help looking at my room with what im doing?
Congrats, simple and straight forward
Even this old video has so much value thanks
thanks for this video!!
Just awesome! So helpful. One of the only "commercials" that I didn't push the "skip" button immediately.
Your video is very useful and professional. Thank you!
I did enjoy your video,thanks
i love your videos
Don't know why I enjoy watching these.. But they're entertaining, thank you!
Thanks
Hi Steve. Great video! I've just started trying to produce videos for my website and have come to realize how much I don't know. I'm using a relatively good camera (Nikon D3300 DSLR) but my finished products don't look very professional. I suspect it's about the lighting. Thanks for the tips!
There are……. FOUR lights!!!
I am just halfway through the video but I couldn't wait till the end before commenting, you look like such a jovial fellow, your video is very helpful and interesting.
These are my lights!!!!! Awesome diy
Hi Steve I have a canon S110 powershot I am not sure if I can attach an external mic to it, is there a solution to this?
Thanks again Steve!!
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THANK YOU STEVE! I just may be able to pull this off. I am using an Iphone though and I need to shoot against a white backdrop (thanks for that vid as well)
Super video Steven Washer So helpful and clear, from start to finish. I especially like the Iris the bag lady tip…terrific!
Subscribed! Ive learn a lot from your videos. thanks a lot!
Great video, your narration is very smooth.
I came to your site via Bill myers site, I subscribed- look forward to watching and learning from a lot of your videos. Thanks for sharing.
I could see myself doing what has been suggested by Steven Washer on self-video. This has certainly been very helpful. I appreciate this very much.
Great info about mic and lighting
Hi Steve. Thank you very much for making this really informative video. 🙂
Great! Send me a link when you're done, OK?
Tis true, and you're welcome!
Thanks so much! I hope it helps you make some moves on your channel!
Awesome vid
So all I need are 2 lights on opposite sides of me???? Thank you so much for this helpful video, Steve!
Thanks, Mike. Glad you enjoyed the whole shebang! Hope you find it helpful.
Hi Steve, just found this and I was riveted. Excellent advice and the transformation you get with your tips is very impressive. Great stuff, Mike
Beautifully done. I'm excited to get started on my next video.
nice Video Marketing video.
It's way less complicated to NOT use a light outside. Just shoot in the shade or use a reflector to cut down on the harsh shadows.
thanks, man. now what do i do if i have to shoot a video outside. how do i setup the light.
@carmensognonvi Sorry to be so late. (I had a launch and got waaaay behind) You can definitely shoot during the day and use the sun IF you face the window and put the camera on the sill. Then you'll tend to get good light no matter what the clouds do. But it's best to shoot on either a cloudy or no-cloud day in this case.
Hey Steve, this was SUCH great advice – thank you for sharing it! I've shot most of my videos in my daughter's room, which has the most natural light because it has two big windows. I used to think that was a good thing, but to the point you made in your video – I have no control over it. The last time I shot, the light was fluctuating every seconds because of clouds passing over the sun. I have no black-out shades so would you recommend that I shoot after sundown and use your lighting setup?
Excellent info + UNstuffy presentation! Perfect combo! Thanks!!
Thank you! This helps a lot
@CascadiaWorkshops
Shhh. Spoiler alert :)) Thanks, Alan!
Wow the difference between 3:25 and 12:00 is HUGE!
Cool stuff, Steve!
(your fan: Alan Seid)
Good video Steve 🙂
@mbl299 You can simultaneously record the audio with a camera and a microphone. Then in editing drop the audio under the video, and since good audio makes the picture look better, you're off to the races.
You can make the picture look better by simply shining a 100W lamp above your face. This evens out the shadows from most rooms. And finally, pay attention to your background. Clean it up, dress it, then tone it down lighting-wise.
Hope that helps!
Thanks Steve – do you have an tips for skype interviews?
@TheTalentedchef
Cooking is tailor-made for video; all that built-in action! As to zooming, well, that's a bit intense, but there's another way to do it that allows you to focus on the cooking while you're actually cooking. Mount another camera directly above the stove on a close-up and let it run unattended. Then cut the 2 tapes together after, occasionally cutting to the closeup of your hands working. That's easier and more professional!
Wow, I had no idea about any of this, and you've taken a whole lot of mystery out of it for me. I'd never have figured this stuff out on my own. Thanks so much! You're the man. 🙂
Steve, great job on taking some of the mystery out of filming. You make it look too easy! This was very informative and you did a great job! I realize that filming is just part of the picture and someone actually has to edit and mix the shots to produce a show. Steve did a great job for my company on my home page too. Steve, thank you for sharing some of your trade secrets with the rest of us!
This is really good stuff. Simple, effective and easy to do. The results are very impressive on all three fronts, audio, lighting and setting. Before and after are really powerful in their contrast. Great tips for anyone looking to improve or begin a video web presence.
Straightforward and easy to follow. You're a respected teacher, an authority, and at the top of your profession. Thanks for taking the "fluff" out of instruction and giving all of your students the real deal. The internet is flooded with scams and no substance, so your way of teaching is refreshing! Steve, you're the real deal!
Great video on how to video yourself. Please RT.