A round video crops away the corners, so the rules are a little different from a regular video. None of this needs equipment — just a bit of attention before you press the button.
Light
- Face the light. A window in front of you beats any lamp behind you.
- Avoid strong light from above. It throws shadows under the eyes.
- At night, turn on a light in front of you rather than relying on the screen.
Framing for a circle
- Keep your face in the middle. The circle cuts the corners, and anything near the edges disappears.
- Hold the phone at eye level or slightly above.
- Leave a little space above your head so the circle doesn't crop your forehead.
Sound
- Get closer. The microphone is on the phone; half a metre away sounds much clearer than two metres.
- Avoid wind and running water. Turn your back to the wind outdoors.
- Background music is louder than you think on the other side.
Structure
- Say the point in the first two seconds. In a feed, that's when people decide to keep watching.
- One idea per circle. If you have three things to say, record three circles.
- End cleanly. A short closing line beats trailing off.
On Circlr
Hold the record button to film and release to stop, or tap once to start and tap again to finish. You can switch between the front and back camera while recording, and you always get a preview before you publish or send. Circles are up to 60 seconds — most good ones are far shorter.