Lighting
Use adequate and even lighting both on the subject and in the background. Be conscious of the position of the sun and don’t position your subject in front of a bright window.
Tips for creating sweet eye candy
Use adequate and even lighting both on the subject and in the background. Be conscious of the position of the sun and don’t position your subject in front of a bright window.
Avoid recreating the Blair Witch Project by keeping your phone steady. Consider a tripod or stabilizer and avoid making your audience nauseated or angry.
The best case scenario is using an external microphone to record the audio, but if you are using the built in phone mic, be mindful of capturing the best audio possible. Position your phone close to the subject and be aware of unwanted, external noises […]
Positioning your subject against a wall makes for a boring background and often leads to harsh shadows. Consider putting space behind your subject and creating a sweet depth of field.
Use landscape orientation and not portrait orientation while recording video (or taking photos). Landscape mode is far more aesthetically pleasing and looks way better when viewing on monitors, screens or tablets.