Overhead
A clamp arm or tripod with a horizontal arm, phone level, centred over the work.
Face
A second phone or the front camera, eye level, slightly to the side.
Light
Even light on the work surface with no hand shadows: lights to both sides.
Dual / Filming a craft tutorial with your hands and face
Guide
Filming a craft tutorial with your hands and face
Short answerUse dual-camera recording on supported iPhones, or two phones: one overhead on your hands, one on your face. The overhead view is the main shot; your face goes in a small window.
Questions
What if I only have one phone?
Film the hands first, then a short talking intro and outro.
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