TIPZ & TRICKZ 9
RECORDING ON DEVICES
We often take for granted that we have computers and more specifically video cameras readily available for us to use. We carry around in our pockets everyday devices that have high-definition video cameras that almost ….but not quite match the quality of professional cameras.
However, using these cameras and understanding how to present on camera is a whole other story. Most of us never use our devices to their full capability or even grasp the potential that they hold. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that mobile phones and devices have only had this technology available for a few short years and it’s easily accessible.
So let's talk about recording on your devices.
We most commonly record our friends, and our family and do selfies on our phones but did you realise that there are other features in your smartphones and tablets that are relatively easy to use and they help you make better videos.
Play with the devices a little - change the camera to a different setting and see what it does.
The fun setting I like to use is Hyper-lapse.
Use one of the features to record something moving - little like a butterfly
Practice holding the device steady by using both hands or if you are feeling more adventurous
use a tripod or monopod.
Use the back camera vs the front camera when filming you will create higher-definition footage
If it is dark - turn on some lights or add light. Don’t be afraid of using natural light; the camera
can handle it.
Once you start to gain confidence with using the camera the next step is to be in front of the camera.
Recently, I have talked about presenting on camera and how it can be challenging and a bit daunting and I repeatedly get asked “is there a secret to overcoming the fear”? and I say of course there is. There are a lot of ways to overcome the fear, anxiety, and wanting to sound more professional and not looking like a deer in headlights.
Write a script, do some dot points, know your product, this will help you create better videos.
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The front camera is the selfie camera, the quality is usually not as good as the back camera.
The back camera is on the back of the device and usually has a different set of high-definition lenses than the front camera.