Why My Vlogs Look Bad (And How I Plan to Fix Them with the Fist Trick)

No.143 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ In the world of daily vlogging, I face a constant struggle: prioritizing a stable camera placement over perfect lighting. Since a vlog should be impromptu and documentary-style, setting up a three-point lighting system isn't feasible. In this video, I dive into the theory of what makes a flattering image and how I try to apply it to my on-the-go shots (especially challenging with cameras like the DJI Pocket 3 and Fujifilm X-S10). I explain the danger of blown-out highlights and why it's a cardinal sin to let the light source (like the sun) be directly behind the camera—it leads to a flat, unflattering image. My best simple advice for vloggers: aim for the 45-degree angle to achieve Rembrandt lighting, which creates dimension and sculpts your face. I even share a handy trick: use your fist or hand to mimic your head and see where the light and shadows fall before you hit record! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬