Backgrounds
Backgrounds
0:24 Don't Back Yourself Against a Blank Wall
1:30 Make Sure Your Background is in Context
2:04 Don't Back Yourself Against a Busy Wall
2:22 Don't Have Clutter in Your Background
2:55 Lopsided Backgrounds
3:35 Make Sure You Check Your Background Before Publishing
4:06 Don't Backlight Yourself
4:43 Don't Use Too Much Headspace
5:25 Don't Rely on House Lighting
6:16 Make Sure You're in Focus
6:53 Make Sure You're in Your Element
7:35 Subtle Interest Elements
8:21 The Rule of Thirds
9:37 Natural Lighting
10:18 Lighting Distance
10:43 Adding Texture
11:44 Getting Close to the Camera
12:42 Having a Designated Filming Area
14:20 Primary and Secondary Focuses
Your background sets the stage for your channel and tells your viewer what your channel is about. These tips are not set in stone or exhaustive. Use your best judgement. Each creator's channel is unique and will call for a different type of background.