# tips on shooting a self-interview ## 1. Frame your shot Frame yourself like so and look into the camera. Be sure to position yourself not too far or close to the camera! ![framing gif](https://files.slack.com/files-pri/T0HTW3H0V-F01ACD9T7K3/img_4111_300.gif?pub_secret=29c9d2c268) ## 2. Film somewhere quiet and stay close to the phone so we can hear. Try scheduling time to film when you know there won't be too much noise around you. ![noise gif](https://files.slack.com/files-pri/T0HTW3H0V-F01A60D86SY/img_4110_300.gif?pub_secret=e254789f8a) ## 3. Make sure that you are facing your light source. Avoid choosing your filming spot somewhere where you're backlit. ![light gif](https://files.slack.com/files-pri/T0HTW3H0V-F019T2GLMP0/img_4109_300.gif?pub_secret=30adedf8cd) ## Existing resources * [Practical Resources for Optimizing Smartphone Video Capture](https://spark.adobe.com/page/LmQH0BMLfWghT/) * [Framing and Composition Considerations for Smartphone Videography](https://spark.adobe.com/page/qJHuu5kH4oXHr/)