📱 How to Film Yourself for an Interview
🎥 Equipment Needed
Your phone (with camera).
A tripod (or something stable to hold your phone).
One of your paintings to hang or place behind you.
A quiet, well-lit space (natural light is best).
Step 1: Prepare Your Background
Place one of your paintings on the wall behind you.
Make sure it is centered and fully visible.
Keep some space around the painting so it doesn’t fill the entire screen.
Step 2: Set Up Your Phone
Mount your phone horizontally (landscape mode) on a tripod.
Place the tripod at about eye level.
Make sure the phone is stable (no shaking).
Step 3: Position Yourself
Sit or stand in the middle of the frame.
Leave some space above your head (not cut off).
You should be in the foreground, but the painting should still be visible behind you.
Don’t sit too close to the camera—leave some space so the background is visible.
Step 4: Check Lighting & Sound
Face a window or light source so your face is well lit.
Avoid strong light directly behind you (it will make you look dark).
Record in a quiet space without background noise.
Step 5: Test & Record
Do a short test recording to check framing, sound, and lighting.
Adjust if needed (move the tripod, tilt the painting, add light).
When ready, press record and speak clearly.
✅ Final Look:
Phone horizontal.
Artist centered but not filling the whole screen.
Painting behind, clearly visible.
Tripod stable, good lighting.
