Here are some suggestions for making the virtual placement look great in your video.
Make the virtual object look realistic when inserted into your video scene.
👍 Good example: A poster clearly displayed on a wall.
👎 Bad example: You wouldn't hang a poster on a curtain.
👍 Good example: A can placed on a table.
👎 Bad example: A couch is not the most supportive surface for a can.
You want the virtual object's brightness to appropriately match the video scene's brightness.
👍 Good example: The brightness of the poster matches the scenes and the text on the poster can be clearly read.
👎 Bad example: The poster is not bright enough, making it difficult to read the text or discern the imagery.
Make sure there is adequate lighting in your video scene to ensure clear visibility of the virtual object.
👍 Good example: Brightness matches the scene and the object is clearly visible.
👎 Bad example: The lighting is poor in this video scene; even after adjusting the brightness of the poster, it still blends too much into the background and is difficult to see.
Make sure the placement object is mostly visible and not heavily obstructed, as viewers won’t be able to appreciate the fun flair you’ve added to the scene. Also, avoid standing directly in front of the placement.
👍 Good example: Hand movement occurs below the poster placement.
👌 Acceptable example: Minor movement in front of the poster placement.
Align the virtual object parallel to the camera's viewpoint, with the correct depth and angle. This will ensure proper proportions and readability.
👍 Good example: Poster is flush against the wall.
👎 Bad example: Poster is not aligned parallel to the wall.
Avoid switching between different angles or cameras within the same scene to maintain continuity of the placement.
Here is an example of what to avoid to prevent the placement from abruptly appearing and disappearing within the same video scene:
The placement looks good when inserted into the video scene using footage from camera 1.
There is a second camera, and footage from camera 2 disrupts the placement causing it to disappear.
Avoid switching to different camera angles that cause the placement to appear and disappear inconsistently.