Good lighting:
Be sure that’s you, the performer is lit up from both sides
• Get next to a window and add a lamp on the opposite side
• Get two lamps on each side of you that shine on your face and your instrument
• Take some sample phots to see what looks good
Good sound:
Be sure to get the phone close enough so that we can hear your music
• Close enough to hear music and still capture you and your instrument
• Not too far away – test it
• Have a simple mic (See samples to the right from Amazon.com)
Good Angle:
Find tables, books, or use a tri-pod (ask if Mom/Dad have one) to get your phone at eye level or slightly higher view point
• Put phone directly in front of you or next to one of your light sources from an angle
• If you have the camera at your waist, move it just far enough away where the sound is still good, but avoid a view of looking up your nose
There are a few ideas to the right from Amazon to get you started. Please consider using
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