Which photo works best for a Driver Put Phone Away video?

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Short answer

Use one photo of one adult or pet with a big, sharp face, eyes open, no sunglasses and good light. The driver turns round to the camera and shouts, so the model needs a clear face to keep it yours. A head-and-shoulders shot works best.

Example frame: a bearded man in a minibus driver's seat turning round to shout at the camera,Fotograma de ejemplo: un hombre barbudo en el asiento de un minibús se gira para gritarle a la cámara,Quadro de exemplo: um homem de barba no banco do motorista de uma van se vira para gritar com a câmera
Example frame: a bearded man in a minibus driver's seat turning round to shout at the cameraFotograma de ejemplo: un hombre barbudo en el asiento de un minibús se gira para gritarle a la cámaraQuadro de exemplo: um homem de barba no banco do motorista de uma van se vira para gritar com a câmera

Works well

  • Head and shoulders: the face fills at least a third of the photo.
  • Facing the camera: both eyes visible.
  • Natural colours: daylight, no filters.

Avoid

  • Two or more people or animals in one photo.
  • Sunglasses, caps pulled low, dark or blurry shots.
  • Celebrities, or screenshots of someone else's clip.

Questions people ask

Does the background of my photo matter?

No. The minibus cab comes from the template.

Will my clothes stay the same?

Yes, by default. You can also pick a black leather jacket, a padded vest or a dark suit jacket.

Can I use a beard photo like the original driver?

Of course. Any adult face works; we never copy the face of the man in the viral clip.

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