This section shows optimal and sub-optimal capture examples. The examples here have been shot on an iPhone, and this section includes everything you should be aware of when shooting with a head-mounted iPhone.
All of the content in this page also applies to stereo pairs and using a Stereo Head Mount, or when using an external USB camera with an Android device or iPad.
Performer Framing
A slightly lower positioning with upward facing angle is usually preferable. It’s important that the lip seal and the inside of the upper eyelid are visible as often as possible.
The following examples show poor camera framing.
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Out of frame | Too high | Too low | Off axis | Too close |
Stability
With a head mount, the performer has freedom to move around the volume. However, the camera must be stable relative to the face throughout a recording. This requires a well-fitted head-mount.
Lighting
The same recommendations that apply to tripod mounts also apply to head-mounted recording devices. Good lighting is uniform, shadow free, and predominantly frontal.
In a volume with freedom of movement for the performer, it’s far more difficult to obtain the same kind of uniform lighting for every frame like you would when the performer is static. In challenging situations, a slight underexposure is usually preferable to an overexposure.
In a challenging volume, pick your exposure to avoid "flat spots."
Environment
The ideal environment has a flat background that contrasts with the performer’s skin color.
No objects should occlude the performer's head.
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Using a Stereo Head Mount
Recommendations for using a stereo head mount.