Because there is lots of video making in DIY, I enlisted an expert to come and talk to us about making great videos. Sherman Hu, of www.shermanlive.com , gave us an acronym to keep the tips straight in our minds when filming:
C - Camera: make sure it's still and use the rule of thirds - if you look at your screen as being broken into 3 equal parts, shoot your subject in either the left third or right third of the screen!
L - Light: make sure there's enough light AND instead of having a light straight on your face, keep the light at 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock
A - Audio: make sure it's quiet in the space that you're filming and that you speak loud and clear. A video with poor audio will not be watched.
P - Plan what you're going to say and watch your Posture! Your posture conveys a loud message to your audience.
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| Sherman showing the screen at TLADIY Abbotsford |
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| Sherman using a volunteer to teach C.L.A.P at TLADIY Surrey.
I'm looking forward to seeing your videos on DIY.org!
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