That's pretty much how I do it too, I use handling's finger links arm links 
etc. to measure out all the distances when I'm playing for a video.

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> On Jun 16, 2015, at 5:40 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> 
> Firstly, those videos are wrong.  You never ever should eat a mike unless 
> you're looking for a real muddy sound with nothing but low ends, and 
> basically lots of clipping.  Yeah, you can use a limiter, or a compressor, 
> and maybe cut out some of it, and then use an EQ to roll off some of the mud, 
> but even still, it's not going to sound very good.  Depending on the effect 
> you're looking for, generally with mikes like the snowball, etc. you want to 
> be about 6 inches.  Put your thumb on your bottom lip, then extend your other 
> fingers out.  Touch the tip of your pinky to your microphone, while still 
> leaving the tip of your thumb on the same hand on your bottom lip.  That's 
> how I generally teach my students to start gaging it.  OK, you may have to 
> back off a little more, or come in a little bit more, but generally, that 
> should get you in the ball park.
> 
> Chris.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Halton" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:39 AM
> Subject: Re: Taking Video for Youtube
> 
> 
> I've mostly been recording acoustic instruments, so I get the mic right up to 
> the sound hole, or the resonator, etc. certain demo videos on YouTube have 
> suggested that you really got a "eat them like" to get a good clean sound.
> 
> Sent from my IPhone
> 
> 
>> On Jun 16, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland 
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> Regarding the snowball, how then did you manage to get the thing close 
>> enough to your mouth?  Did you use the stand that comes with it?
>> 
>> Chris.
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Halton" <[email protected]>
>> To: <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 9:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: Taking Video for Youtube
>> 
>> 
>> Yes I do, I use my MacBook air for the camera, and I have an external 
>> snowball blue Snowball microphone.
>> 
>> Sent from my IPhone
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2015, at 8:42 PM, Caitlyn Furness <[email protected]> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Do you record from your computer, Phil?
>>> 
>>> Caitlyn
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 14, 2015, at 7:27 PM, Phil Halton <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Brandon, currently I'm using the built in QuickTime app to do all my video 
>>>> recording. You can then just upload the video clips to YouTube from within 
>>>> the app if you desire. As far as an auto position and you in the frame, 
>>>> I'm sorry to say you can forget about that. I have a little bit of site 
>>>> and I always take a few test shots to see if I'm in the frame or not. If 
>>>> you can get some cited assistance they can help you get in the frame, and 
>>>> then you can remember to wear your position, distance from the computer 
>>>> height of your seat etc. That's how I do it.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my IPhone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jun 12, 2015, at 9:54 PM, Brandon A. Olivares 
>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> 
>>>>> A few questions. I’d like to record video to upload to Youtube. What’s 
>>>>> the best application to use for this?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Secondly, on a more practical note, is there a way I can do this 
>>>>> independently, and yet make sure it’s capturing my face, and not like the 
>>>>> top of my head or something? I know it won’t be perfect, being blind, but 
>>>>> would like to make it as good as possible. Any other recommendations 
>>>>> would be appreciated as well.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Peace,
>>>>> Brandon
>>>>> 
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