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  • When recording videos of people, softer light sources are generally best
  • Large light sources create softer light:

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  • Windows are great light sources, but they are prone to vary in intensity due to cloud and sun movement, so avoid using them as a light source unless you are confident that the light will remain steady throughout your recording session
  • Don't use different color temperatures to light the same subject:

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  • Never position light sources lower than the subject's face

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  • Place microphone as close to the subject as possible
  • Even light wind can negatively affect sound quality
  • Windscreens can help block out wind interference
  • An audio recorder or phone may be used instead of a wireless microphone if the camera has no external microphone jackThis . However, this method requires syncing the audio with the video in an editing program