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Setting up a camera
What distance and height do you use for camera placement for video recording poling sessions? I am using my Android phone. Is there a preferred camera type that will not cost a lot of money that will be better than a phone?
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I set up my phone on the floor (I just lean it against a wall or chair) about 10-12′ away from the pole. More distance is better but you just have to work with whatever you have available. ☺
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If you have limited space and can’t fit your whole body in frame, try pointing the camera a mirror.
If you want to look taller, keep the camera low, if you’d like to look more like you normally would keep it mid level. If you can get a lot of distance over head can work but if it’s too close you’ll just look stumpy.
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Thank you both. I definitely don’t want to look stumpy. I am 4’9″ lol.
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I’m 4’7†so I know the struggle well!! I found that keeping my phone as far away as possible is better! I like Veena’s idea of recording your reflection in a mirror. That’ll give you more space to work with. Also I second the recommendation to film from a slightly lower angle because it’ll make you a bit taller looking. Also, lighting is everything! Play with lots of lights from different angles to find out which are the most flattering for you in the video.
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