Shoot Guide Photos

While shooting guide photos, there are some important things to keep in mind:

• Shoot in first-person perspective. By shooting images from your point of view, they will match what readers will see while keeping the orientation consistent throughout your guides.

• Use your hands and tools in each shot to demonstrate action. Action shots should visually communicate what is being accomplished in each step.

• Don’t use the metal spudger unless absolutely necessary. The nylon spudger and iFixit opening tools are ESD-safe alternatives that won’t damage the device and are safe to use with batteries, glass, and motherboards.

• Pay attention to continuity. Always consider how your photos will flow from one photo to the next. As you shoot, be sure to ask yourself, “Will this photo transition well from the previous one?”

• Adjust your camera settings to meet the following requirements:
  Formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TIF
  Minimum file size: 800px by 600px
  Maximum file size: 40MB

Use the guide below to start taking great-looking pictures to document each step in your procedure.