🎥 VIDEO FEEDBACK INSIGHT – LIGHTING, FRAMING & ASMR AUDIO TIPS

I want to share some coaching insights from a recent on-demand video review, in case it helps some of you refine your filming setup — especially those creating wellness content, meditation, or ASMR-style videos.

These are small adjustments, but they can make a big difference in how your audience feels while watching or listening.

Here are a few suggestions that came up:

📸 Framing & Headroom

If the camera is too close or there’s too much empty space above your head, we start to lose the energy of your body — and with that, some of the presence you’re bringing. A simple zoom out, showing your chest and keeping your eyes around the top third of the screen, helps the viewer feel more connected to you. It gives your presence more room to land.

☀️ Lighting Fix (Fastest Win)

If you have a window in your space, try turning your setup so you're facing it. Let the natural light hit your face instead of coming from behind or the side. This alone can completely shift the vibe of your video — making your skin tone look more even, reducing shadows, and bringing a soft, calming energy without needing extra gear.

Tip: Backlighting (light behind you) can wash you out or create contrast issues unless you’re using it on purpose for a stylistic effect.

🎙️ ASMR Voice Tip

ASMR doesn't have to mean whispering. In fact, long-term whispering can actually strain or harm your vocal cords over time — especially if you're filming frequently. Instead, try a stage whisper approach: stay close to the mic, lower your tone, and soften your delivery without cutting off your breath or vocal support. That intimate “in your head” feeling comes more from proximity and tone than actual volume.

Mic Tip: The Blue Yeti is a great beginner-friendly option with clear audio and adjustable patterns — ideal for calm, focused delivery.

👁️ Camera Angle

Eyeline makes a difference. Keep your camera just slightly above your natural eye level so you’re not looking down at it. This softens your features, avoids shadows under the eyes, and invites a sense of openness.

One small detail that matters: your chin angle. If your chin is lifted and you're looking down into the lens, it can create subtle tension or distance. These are the kinds of things your audience may not consciously notice — but they feel it. Even tiny shifts here can enhance how your energy comes across.

🎧 Audio Setup Check

Your mic setup matters — not just the gear, but where it’s placed and how you’re using it. When you're filming calming or immersive content, clarity and tone are everything. You want your sound to feel close, warm, and steady — like you're right there with the viewer.

These kinds of tweaks are often small, but they add up to a much more grounded, clear, and connected experience for your audience — and they make it easier for you to feel natural on camera too.

✨ If any of this resonates or you try one of these out, let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear about your process and what’s working for you right now.

Happy filming! 🎬

~ Elfina 💖

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