Look Good on Camera without Spending More Money on Gear

Ready to look good on camera without upgrading your gear? I want to share some easy "set it and forget it" habits to look pro (even if you're not a pro), whether you're using your iPhone, webcam, or fancy camera.

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Video Podcast Host... YouTube

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👀 ABOUT ME

My name is Meredith and I specialize in solo business owners shine on camera and become the go-to experts in their niche. With over two decades of experience online, I’ve mastered the art of teaching video creation, from recording to editing. I’m the creative mind behind the "YouTubicle" concept and the inventor of the "set it and forget it" YouTube funnel, empowering entrepreneurs to leverage video for automated sales.

As the founder of Video Brand Academy and creator of programs like "30 Days to a Thriving YouTube Channel," I guide my students to video marketing success with enthusiasm and authenticity. When I’m not helping others look good, sound good, and feel good on camera, I enjoy life in Upstate NY with my husband and our two teenage daughters.

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[AutumnPinkyKat]

How does this have only 2k views??? This was so helpful, thank you!

[JohnvanGurp]

Such extremely helpful tips. My channel is growing and your tips are just great, with excellent delivery and production. You make it all see very do-able. Thanks so much!

[designmorsels]

I already watched this but still got something the second time! Very helpful seeing that your office isn’t huge.

[JacqueGonzalesTube]

Fantastic advice, Meredith! Thank you!!! You’re always so approachable in your videos - that’s why I enjoy watching you so much! 💜🎉💜

[CaralineSkincare]

Super helpful! What light are you using behind your computer monitor?

[campingwithchrissy]

Happy I found you, getting ready to make my FIRST video lol! Great info, thank you!

[beautybossbootcamp]

Do you have a video that shows how to hook up your cannon to your computer and use it as a webcam to record in Descript?

[designmorsels]

Any recommendations for lighting if you wear glasses? that doesn't show up in your glasses.

[GabrielDimude]

This is an interesting topic. Thank you Meredith! Keep it up

[daverichardson]

Awesome tips Meredith, audio is huge so your viewers can hear what you say

[outandabout_oz]

Thank you Meredith, I have a totally different type of channel, but your tips are awesome and so well presented. I always try to use them when I can. Keep up the great work, appreciate your efforts✌🏻🙂🇺🇸🇦🇺

[KoppersKitchen]

Thank you Meredith this is very helpful and you are a joy to @ketogenicwoman directed me to you and I am so thankful she did. I will be binging your videos today. Wish me luck! 🤞🙂

[JohnOhkumaThiel]

One additional point about the Rule of Thirds as it's called in camera work. The only time you have your subject dead center of the frame like that is in a situation like this, where it's just one person speaking directly to the camera. In every other kind of shot, you divide the screen into thirds both horizontally and vertically, and ideally want the thing that is the focal point of your subject at one of the four points where those lines intersect. With a person, that focal point will be the eye which is closest to the lens, or their head if it's a full body shot.

Examples of this can be seen at any moment. You watch the news, and the anchor is in the center of the frame, but you watch a drama where the actors are speaking to each other, and the main subject is to the side, in the upper or lower quarter of the frame.

Every good story has a main hero. In a video like this, it's Meredith, but in other videos it may be your guitar or the thing you're unboxing. Think about how where you want to position your hero using the Rule of Thirds.

[robotsandpolygons]

Hi Meredith, I kinda need to see myself while recording, otherwise I look so weird….. which is a good recording tool besides loom (I’m not a fan of loom:()

[woodandwheelz]

Your office is what I call a Cloffice. I used to live in an apartment that had a 7' X 7' closet and that became my office. My 6'x6' corner desk barely fit. But I've upgraded. Now I'm in a Garoffice. LoL!

[designmorsels]

I think the color you’re wearing matters even if it’s a tshirt. I like that color on you.

[NdR_K]

You need no special tricks to look good on camera 💖💖💖👍🥰