Bad framing kills good content. Crooked angles, up-the-nose shots, weird headroom—it’s everywhere. Here’s how to fix it in minutes.
Why This Matters
You could be the most insightful person on the call, but if your head’s in the corner of the frame or your camera is pointed at your ceiling fan, people notice that first. Strong framing doesn’t just make you look better—it makes you more watchable. And that’s the whole point.
The Common Offenders
🚫 “Corner-Hanger” – You’re chilling in the bottom-left like it’s a group project and you don’t want to be noticed.
🚫 “Up-the-Noser” – Camera’s too low, and we’re looking directly into your nostrils.
🚫 “Too-Close-for-Comfort” – Your forehead is doing all the talking. Back up.
The Fix: Simple Framing Rules
1. Raise the Camera to Eye Level
Use a laptop stand, books, a box—whatever gets the webcam up to your eyes. This immediately fixes most bad angles.
2. Center Yourself (Yes, Literally)
You should be in the middle of the frame. Not left, not right. Just clean and symmetrical. Use the rule of thirds as a guide, but don’t overthink it—just don’t float in a corner.
3. Watch the Headroom
Leave a little space above your head—just enough so it doesn’t feel cramped. But don’t leave a foot of empty wall, either. If your hair’s barely in frame or we can see your ceiling tiles, adjust.
4. Back Up (But Not Too Much)
We should see your head, shoulders, maybe upper chest. That’s it. If you look tiny in the frame or your face is all we see, you’re too far or too close.
Final Thought
Fixing your framing is one of the fastest ways to level up your presence on camera. No gear needed—just a better setup and a little awareness.
Clean. Centered. Confident. That’s the goal.