To ensure a clean, professional look for your interview video, please follow the setup guidelines below:
1. Equipment
You may use either:
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MacBook Camera (MacBook Pro 14-inch/16-inch from late 2021 onwards and M2 MacBook Air)
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iPhone camera (recommended if available — often sharper) (Apple iPhone 11 onwards, selfie camera supports 1080p, make sure resolution is 1080p and 30fps)
Please ensure:
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Use built-in microphone or wired earphones if needed (avoid AirPods due to audio delay/echo issues).
2. Camera Positioning
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Camera should be at eye level — not angled up or down.
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Frame yourself centered, with:
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Enough headroom (a small space between your head and the top of the frame)
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Upper torso visible — roughly waist to head
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Make sure your face is evenly lit with no harsh shadows.
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Please film slightly zoomed out.
(We will add zoom-in/zoom-out effects in editing, so we need extra space around you.)
3. Environment / VenueChoose a setting that looks clean and professional:
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Bright, well-lit room
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Natural light is great (face a window), or use soft indoor lighting
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Colourful or visually appealing background
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Bookshelves, art, plants, a tidy desk, etc.
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Avoid beds or messy areas
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Background examples:
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Desk
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Door
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Shelves
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Clean wall with a bit of texture or colour
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Quiet environment
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Close windows, silence notifications, and avoid foot traffic/noise.