My tip for you: higher contrast between your shirt and the background (change the background color?), and higher contrast between the text and the background (blue + gray doesn't go well)
Thanks for the tip Jonathan. I'm always playing around with different background ideas and lighting. Some, like this one, don't work as well as others.
Thanks Gabe. Focal length is really going to depend on your room setup (space, lighting, etc.) and the look you want. For me personally, I like to use a faster lens down around f/2.0 and if I'm not using a prime lens then I like to zoom in as much as possible. Play around with different focal lengths, lighting and backgrounds until you find something you like. Let me know if this helps.
I use to teach this stuff. I learned something about teaching it too. People are not interested in your presentation, they are interested in their presentation. They don't learn well by looking at your examples, they learn by looking at their examples. That said, you are doing a good job of teaching.
hey bisbeejim, thank you for the feedback. Correct me if I'm wrong here - what you're suggesting is that I word the "teaching" to make it about the user and not about me?
@@Simplebizsupport Yes, at least that's the way I see it. You are being friendly but I didn't have my attention on you or your demeanor. I noticed how my attention is on a solution, or would have been if I had a problem. A great deal can be learned by just copying your ways of presentation. Obviously, you've done the hard work letting the rest of us copy, paste and hit the snooze button. It's very valuable, I hope others can see that.
Thanks for the video tips. This was really helpful. Infact the 2/3rd rule was something we haven't used yet. This will help to create better videos. Thanks a ton for these wonderful tips.
The lighten and audio tips were most helpful encouraging to create a collection of clips with cutting and pasting as the first stage of effective editing is helpful to this all or nothing obsessive old guy from another century. Thanks for your . I will be visiting you again.
I'm currently searching for good talking head setups (audio & lighting) on RUclips for my upcoming course. Your production was one of the best to compare, thank you!
I've seen a few but haven't tested them so can't recommend. I know Davinci Resolve 18.5 just released as they have a AI text feature but I haven't had an oppertunity to test is out :(
The goal is going to be to balance the amount of light on your subject compared to the background. Since the background is well lit, you'll need to add more light on your subject to balance the amount of light on your subject compared to the background. A common mistake is having a window with lots of light coming in behind the subject. In this case, the best thing to do, if you can, is to place the camera near the window and have the subject turn around and face the window so the light falls on their face. Also, you're camera's automatic settings are set to balance the amount of light it "sees". When there is too much light, it has to adjust the camera setting to compensate - this is why balanced lighting is so important. This is where learning how to adjust your camera manually is helpful so that you can set the controls of the camera so your subject is properly lit. Hope this short reply is helpful as lighting and camera settings takes hours of practice to get right and even then I screw things up every now and then.
@@Simplebizsupport Thanks for this wonderfull reply i hope you can make a video presentation of it so we visual people can appreciate it fully. Thanks again and more power. Hope to see it soon on your next videos.
@@Simplebizsupport Thank you for replying. Does the background have to be a blank slate? If not, how do you frame yourself with a background picture? Can the picture be bold? The scale of the picture with regards to the person's body.
Awesome video :)
Tom Nash Thanks Tom! Curious - was there a specific tip that you found the most helpful?
Thank you for this video. I’m trying to make my talking head videos more intriguing and these tips are great!
Thank you for letting me know. Keep building those bridges!
My tip for you: higher contrast between your shirt and the background (change the background color?), and higher contrast between the text and the background (blue + gray doesn't go well)
Thanks for the tip Jonathan. I'm always playing around with different background ideas and lighting. Some, like this one, don't work as well as others.
Waiting on the end card. Brilliant. Great video, thanks.
Thanks for sharing Steven - appreciated!
I appreciate the tips. Any suggestions for focal lengths for talking heads?
Thanks Gabe. Focal length is really going to depend on your room setup (space, lighting, etc.) and the look you want. For me personally, I like to use a faster lens down around f/2.0 and if I'm not using a prime lens then I like to zoom in as much as possible. Play around with different focal lengths, lighting and backgrounds until you find something you like.
Let me know if this helps.
Nice and simple nothing to complicated
Thanks for the comment Jamie - appreciated :)
We shoot outside a bit and the lighting is always a bit of an issue. Shooting in the shade definitely helps!
I use to teach this stuff. I learned something about teaching it too. People are not interested in your presentation, they are interested in their presentation. They don't learn well by looking at your examples, they learn by looking at their examples. That said, you are doing a good job of teaching.
hey bisbeejim, thank you for the feedback. Correct me if I'm wrong here - what you're suggesting is that I word the "teaching" to make it about the user and not about me?
@@Simplebizsupport Yes, at least that's the way I see it. You are being friendly but I didn't have my attention on you or your demeanor. I noticed how my attention is on a solution, or would have been if I had a problem. A great deal can be learned by just copying your ways of presentation. Obviously, you've done the hard work letting the rest of us copy, paste and hit the snooze button. It's very valuable, I hope others can see that.
Thanks for the video tips. This was really helpful. Infact the 2/3rd rule was something we haven't used yet.
This will help to create better videos. Thanks a ton for these wonderful tips.
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate the comment :)
The lighten and audio tips were most helpful encouraging to create a collection of clips with cutting and pasting as the first stage of effective editing is helpful to this all or nothing obsessive old guy from another century. Thanks for your . I will be visiting you again.
Thanks for sharing Bert! Much appreciated. Remember to walk before running :)
Thank You, very clear accent, speed of speaking, practical tips and even the way you said if you don’t like it..... however I did value it very much 👍
Thank you for the kind works - appreciated :)
great video, I also prefer shooting inside and control the light better. thanks for great tips!
Thank you for the feedback Imagine Freedom! Agreed, so much easier to setup lights and leave them for next shoot.
Very helpful! Thanks
Thank you!
Thanks for pointing these great video creation tips out.
Awesome !! crisp content in simple executable way...
Thank you Arya - appreciated!
I'm currently searching for good talking head setups (audio & lighting) on RUclips for my upcoming course. Your production was one of the best to compare, thank you!
Good tips. Gte these things right and be miles ahead of most other Tubers
Thank you John. I appreciate the feedback :)
Thank you! I really appreciate it! I think I'm going to try to use digital cuts as new angles more often. Right now, I mainly use them for jokes.
Thanks AJ - glad to hear it helps. Let me know how it goes for you on future videos.
Excellent tips. Subscribed. One thing though about the sound. I did find it to be sightly too echoey (too much room), didn't you?
Yes, you are correct. I have added additional sound damping as I have a lot of hard surface.
Thanks for this.
Appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment Scotty!
can you suggest a program for adding text and animation?
I've seen a few but haven't tested them so can't recommend. I know Davinci Resolve 18.5 just released as they have a AI text feature but I haven't had an oppertunity to test is out :(
Great tips! But I would add one about wearing the same color shirt as your background.
Thanks Joe. Yeah, I didn't think that one all the way through when I shot the video!
Tip: It’s better to stand than sit because one can generate more energy and expression standing
Thanks for sharing that Wayne! Totally agree :)
How about too much lighting on the background which in turn makes the subject appear darker any tips on that please?
The goal is going to be to balance the amount of light on your subject compared to the background. Since the background is well lit, you'll need to add more light on your subject to balance the amount of light on your subject compared to the background. A common mistake is having a window with lots of light coming in behind the subject. In this case, the best thing to do, if you can, is to place the camera near the window and have the subject turn around and face the window so the light falls on their face. Also, you're camera's automatic settings are set to balance the amount of light it "sees". When there is too much light, it has to adjust the camera setting to compensate - this is why balanced lighting is so important. This is where learning how to adjust your camera manually is helpful so that you can set the controls of the camera so your subject is properly lit. Hope this short reply is helpful as lighting and camera settings takes hours of practice to get right and even then I screw things up every now and then.
@@Simplebizsupport Thanks for this wonderfull reply i hope you can make a video presentation of it so we visual people can appreciate it fully. Thanks again and more power. Hope to see it soon on your next videos.
I would like some tips on background
What specifically would you like tips on regarding background Smitha?
@@Simplebizsupport Thank you for replying. Does the background have to be a blank slate? If not, how do you frame yourself with a background picture? Can the picture be bold? The scale of the picture with regards to the person's body.
Great Video
I appreciate that Paul!