Video vs Pictures of myself

12 years 11 months ago #56838 by Time Cut
When I film myself with my camera I look exactly like myself, but it's a different story when I take pictures of myself.
I've tried all the different modes and they all make me look so much different that I really am.
It's as if on video the image is very soft and way more forgiving than on pictures.
How can I achieve the same result taking pictures ??


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12 years 11 months ago #56839 by Chas
Depending on the focal length of the lens, your appearance can be distorted a bit.


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12 years 11 months ago #57044 by Ash4321

Chas wrote: Depending on the focal length of the lens, your appearance can be distorted a bit.


also you could be standing differently with taking the picture compare to being in the video.


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12 years 11 months ago #57062 by Baydream
Often the light source, strength and direction seems to affect a photo more than a video. Plus, in a video, you don't have time to examine the details "flaws" like you do in a still.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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