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# 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/)
