Positioning & Framing
Frame speakers with better camera height, distance, eye contact, headroom, and room for branded templates.
Start with the camera at approximately eye level. A camera much below the speaker looks up at the chin and ceiling; one far above makes the speaker look small and disconnected. If you are using a laptop, raise the computer rather than tilting the screen to an extreme angle.
- Place your eyes near the upper third of the frame, leaving a little headroom.
- Look into the lens when addressing the viewer, not at your own preview.
- Sit or stand far enough from the camera to avoid wide-angle distortion. An arm's length is a useful starting point for a laptop or phone.
- Leave space on both sides if the video may be cropped vertically or paired with captions, graphics, or a second speaker.
- Use a medium close-up for executive updates and short social clips. Use a slightly wider frame when hands, products, or demonstrations matter.
Frame for the final template, not just the camera preview. If a lower third will appear on the left, keep that area clear. If two speakers will be composited side by side, record each person looking slightly toward the other speaker's position.