Position yourself so light hits your face, not the back of your phone. Even in "spy" mode, the camera needs light to avoid grainy footage.
Don't look at the screen (which should be showing your decoy). Look directly into the small camera lens on your device to maintain a connection with your audience. SP Camera
To make your piece to camera look natural while using a "spy" app: Position yourself so light hits your face, not
A "piece to camera" (PTC) is the bread and butter of reporting—it's when you talk directly to your audience. When you need to do this without drawing attention to your device, the SP Camera app by Ratha Sou is a primary tool. 1. Setup Your "Fake" Environment SP Camera