11 Practical Filmmaking Pro Tips on How to Film Yourself

Filming the movies by yourself, where you are the main actor, is getting to be very popular, primarily due to the quality video recording gear that is quite affordable.

The movies that used to require a team of professionals are now made by individuals.

There are some tips that you should use to have your work look really professional.

Use the camera proper for what you are filming, and ensure it is stable. Audio and lights are also important and worth splurging on.

Filming in high definition is a must and 4K is standard.

Try to act naturally and let you creative side take over the directing.

Key Takeaways:

Invest in your gear, like a Go-Pro or 4K capable camera, and an external microphone for quality audio.
Re-watch older videos, then don’t be afraid to change things up to keep your viewers engaged.
Keep your camera stable, and make sure the lighting is appropriate for your shot.

“Making sure you have the right gear and knowing how to use it is the first step to quality self-videos.”

Lance Carr

Lance is a fully qualified video editing tragic and renowned techno-struggler. He has put in the hard yards working out all manner of things technical... so you don't have to!