How to Film by YourselfEight Simple Tips For The Solo Filmmaker. ... Tip 1: Understand What You're Shooting. ... Tip 2: Know Your Limits. ... Tip 3: Vary Your Shots and Composition. ... Tip 4: Don't Rely Solely On Auto-Focus. ... Tip 5: Be (Aper)Sure of Your Aperture. ... Tip 6: Review it After You Do It. ... Tip 7: Fake It Up a Notch In Post Production.