StudioGuide.md

Studio Guide

Lighting

Good light, soft-colored background

• Ideal for signers as it fully utilizes multi-source and diffused lights.
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Good light, black background, black shirt

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Good light, green screen, whitened background

• Achieved with green screen and post editing.
• Integrates well with computer textual content, especially on white backgrounds.
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Zero Euro studio with correct lighting

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Poor Lighting

Poor light

• Lacks proper lighting and professional camera.
• Yellowish background can be partially neutralized with professional cameras' white balancing features.
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Poor light and irregular background

• Similar issues as poor light with additional visual distractions.
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Clothing

• Prefer short, summer clothing.
• Ensure arms and face are clearly visible.

Framing

• Minimum framing: from belly button to 10cm (3 inches) above the signer's head.
• Maintain consistent framing throughout a series.
• Position camera at shoulder or sternum level.

Conclusions

Best value for money investment

• Replicate New York Times' settings:
  • Good lighting
  • High-level device holder
  • Proper camera lens (≥ 8 MP)
  • Green screen background