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How to film yourself talking without looking awkward

Short answerPut the lens at eye level, look at the lens not the screen, talk to one specific person, move a little, and film the same take three times. The third is usually the best.

Eye level, arm's length

A phone below your chin looks up your nose; above your eyes looks down on you. Eye level reads as a conversation.

Look at the lens

Your eyes want to watch yourself on screen. Put a small sticker next to the lens and talk to it.

Talk to one person

Picture a friend who'd care about what you're saying. You'll speak more naturally than if you address an audience.

Bullet points, not a script

Unless you use a teleprompter, memorised scripts sound memorised. Know your three points and talk.

Three takes

The first is stiff, the second is warm, the third is usually best. Keep them all and choose later.

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