How to Properly Frame Your Face on Camera (60-Second Storytelling Tip #68)
Channel: Speaking CPR
Date: 2021-07-28

One of the biggest challenges I've seen in the virtual world is people don't know what's an effective distance from the camera. Also, they’re not sure how high or low they should be in the frame. 

Most of the time, I see people sitting too low. This is not a good look because the open space above their head overwhelms their face. Ideally, you should be three fingers wide from the top of the frame to the top of your head.

Will you always be there? 

No. If you've watched my other tips, you know I have a hard time standing still. But, ideally, I try to get back into the center position, three fingers from the top, as much as possible. I might step back or temporarily get close, but I don't stay there. 

Ideally, when you're making your key points, frame yourself in the center, about three fingers from the top of the frame to the top of your head.. Don't get so married to it though that you never move. We still need to see that energy….

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