Best Practices & Examples

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Set Up: Environment

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🌞 Lighting

Ensure your face is evenly lit with no shadows.

• Example: If a window casts shadows on your face, change your orientation or use a ring light to even it out.
• A large diffuse light will work best, providing consistent even and neutral lighting for the entire face.
• This helps Phoenix to properly map your face, resulting in a better-looking video overall.

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🔊 Noise

Your space should be silent or almost silent.

• Avoid noise from air conditioning, construction, traffic, refrigerators, and conversations.
• Choose rooms with minimal reverb to prevent sound amplification.
• Clean audio, free from background noises, will produce the best audio output for your replica.

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🌆 Background

Keep your background clear.

• Remove moving objects.
• Ensure no other people are visible in the video.

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Set Up: Equipment

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📷 Camera & Placement

Use a high-quality camera with at least 2K pixels.

• Examples: DSLR, newer laptops, iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel.
• Frames per second: Optimal FPS is 30, but 24-60 FPS is acceptable.
• Distance: Maintain a distance of 3ft-6ft (or 0.9m-1.8m) from the camera.
• Level: The camera should be at eye level.
• Lens: Ensure the camera lens is clean of smudges.

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🎙️ Microphone

Start with your phone or computer’s microphone.

• A high-quality mic can mitigate background noise/echo.
• For external USB or XLR mics:
  • Place the mic 1ft (0.3m) from your mouth, not exceeding 2-3ft (0.5-0.9m).
  • Position the mic at least 1 inch below your chin to avoid blocking your mouth.
• Wireless earbuds, like Apple AirPods or Samsung Galaxy Buds, are not recommended due to poor mic quality.

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👾 Software

Disable any software-based audio enhancements.

• Turn off compressors, equalizers, noise suppression, etc., as we perform our own sound processing post-recording.

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Set Up: Yourself

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👀 Gaze

Maintain eye level with the camera and act naturally.

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🗣️ Speaking Vibe & Pace

Be yourself and relax.

• Pace: Take your time, don’t rush.
• Pausing: Close your lips during pauses (the script will remind you).
• Tone: Aim for an upbeat tone to keep content positive and engaging. Keep continuous eye contact with the camera. Be animated in your mouth, eyes, and cheeks.
• Gestures: Keep hand gestures to a minimum and avoid blocking your face.
• Mistakes: If you stumble, continue speaking. Perfection isn’t necessary.

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🎅 Accessories & Beards

If possible, avoid beards, glasses, and accessories.

• Our model is still being refined to better process these elements.

This comprehensive guide ensures you capture the highest quality footage for your replica, leading to a more authentic and engaging digital representation.