#BBCAskThis: Four top tips for filming your question
By Marc Settle, Smartphone trainer, BBC College of Journalism
What would you ask a politician ahead of the General Election?
We are asking you to film your questions and we will put a selection of them to candidates from all political parties.
We want to know what your question is, so we have to be able to hear it!
Think about the background noise wherever you're recording. Make sure your voice isn't drowned out by the sound around you. The closer you are to the screen, the better you'll be heard - but don't get TOO close!
Headphones with an in-built microphone can improve the sound: plug them in and attach the mic to your shirt or top near your collarbone. Better still, use a dedicated external microphone if you have access to one.
Watch Marc Settle's guide to smartphone video journalism for the BBC College of Journalism
Make sure your face is clearly in shot and look at the camera lens rather than the screen as this will help give a good eye-line.
Think about the lighting. If you're outside filming, don't have the sun directly behind you. If you're indoors, open the curtains or turn on lights to make the location brighter. Don't stand in front of a window as you may end up in silhouette.
If you're filming your question on a phone or tablet, hold it horizontally. This will look better on television or a computer screen.
Stability is important: if you're holding your device, lean against something sturdy to keep the picture steady.
Think about the background: is something behind you a distraction or will it add to what you're saying?
There are benefits to being concise and we'll hear what you want to say sooner.
Generally, the shorter a video is, the easier and quicker it will be to upload.
Once you have filmed your clip, you can get it to us in a variety of ways, here's how:
Upload your video clips using #BBCAskThis to any public social media site and we will take it from there.
Message it to us via WhatsApp +44 7525 900971.
Text it to 61124.
Email your videos to us at firstname.lastname@example.org remember to put #BBCAskThis in the subject heading.
You can also upload your videos.
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