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Choose camera distance by the framing you need, then check facial perspective and movement. There is no universal distance that works for every phone lens or room.
Read guideLeave a modest gap above the head and place the camera near eye level for a conversational shot. Adjust that gap for movement and the final vertical layout.
Read guideUse the main wide camera as your starting point, ultra-wide for context in tight spaces, and an available telephoto camera for tighter framing from farther away.
Read guidePlace both cameras on the same side of the line between the speakers. Give each camera a clear view of one face, or pair a shared wide shot with a close view.
Read guideBuild a three-camera setup around a stable master shot, then add two closer views that reveal expressions or details. Extra cameras should add information.
Read guideEye-level framing is a useful neutral starting point. Higher and lower positions change what viewers can see and may alter the impression of a subject, depending on context.
Read guideCenter framing works well for direct address and symmetrical demonstrations. Off-center framing gives room for a second subject, a useful object, or the direction of a gaze.
Read guideBack the camera away before tightening a close-up, and keep the face away from the edge of an ultra-wide frame. Camera position changes perspective more than a crop does.
Read guideIncrease the distance between the subject and background, then frame from a suitable camera position. Light and background simplicity often help more than chasing maximum blur.
Read guideMatch the visual intention of your angles: similar eye height, comparable facial scale, and consistent gaze direction. Identical stand measurements alone do not guarantee matching shots.
Read guideUse a key light to shape the face, fill to control shadow depth, and a backlight when separation is needed. You can start with a window and reflector instead of three powered lights.
Read guideGive both faces a clear path to soft light, and test the setup from every camera angle. Shared soft sources or separate carefully placed keys can both work.
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