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How to record good reaction videos
By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026
Short answerLight your face from the front, use headphones so the video's sound doesn't leak into your mic, keep your face steady in frame, and record a test first.
A good reaction video is clear, well lit, and easy to hear.
- Light your face from the front, not from behind.
- Use headphones so the video's sound does not leak into your microphone.
- Keep your face in a steady position in the frame.
- Record a short test first to check audio.
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