The guide

Your first proper video, start to finish

A route from a workable setup to a finished, clearly packaged video, with the filming and editing decisions in order.

One video filmed, lit, heard clearly, cut without drag and packaged to be clicked.

The route, in order

1

What to buy first

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2

Three-point lighting for people who film themselves

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3

How far should a microphone be from your mouth?

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4

Ten mistakes people make filming themselves talking to camera

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5

Why your video sounds echoey

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6

Why your edit feels slow

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7

Thumbnails are chosen at fingernail size

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8

How long is a hook?

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