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I use natural lighting, just have the camera/phone against a window so the light shines on you and doesn't make you a shadow. I tried using other lights, but without spending a ton on real lights, natural ambient light is the best

Noted. :) That gives me motivation to go outside. What video editing software do you use?

I use iMovie, but I'd like to get something a bit more beefy. Basically, I just try to get a good take to minimize editing.

Ah, you have Apple. I am stuck on Android and an archaic laptop lol.