DSLR settings

Do you have an example we could look at? Even a 5 second clip could help us help you some more :) Their faces being smooth could be because of their makeup/lighting/camera positioning or editing after recording and adding softness to their faces.
 
I would put the link to this video that I was talking about but I am not a VIP member so i dont think i can do it without it. youtube.com/watch?v=Tja6BdkzA6k[DOUBLEPOST=1395945069,1395945006][/DOUBLEPOST]I will add like 5 second of my video on youtube later and share the link here so maybe you can tell what am I doing wrong.
 
I would probably invest in a lighting kit if you dont have one already, your video seems fine to me but it looks like its shot in front of a window relying on daylight, there's a shadow across your face and body too with only your hands being illuminated fully. It seems as good as you can get more or less with the lens you're using in those lighting conditions. You could try boosting the ISO but its not a good thing to do if you're already shooting at 400. I would try not to go above 300 when possible. I have seen a few people mention that 200 is better than 100 for video although I cannot remember why exactly.
 
You can post the link but leave a few spaces in between which we can delete and then watch the link.
If I see your video and the one you talk about I'm sure I can help you --> video dslr tutorial ;)
 
Just don't laugh at my stupid face :D It's few second of me staring awkwardly into the camera so you can tell me what I'm doing wrong.
http:// youtu.be/i2lTSic8FOI
 
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I dont see a problem with it myself, is the camera placed high above you? It looks like you are looking up into it to me.
 
I now this angle is kinda weird ( it was late in the night) but i tend to have the camera a bit higher, i think it looks bit better.
Now look at his one https:// www. youtube.com/watch?v=LTq8TrA3hb4
This is the difference I'm talking about. Her video is so ( i dont know how to put it in words ) smooth (?),
 
The only thing I can imagine being the difference besides makeup or something done during the editing process... is perhaps they're focusing the camera prior to filming so they appear smoother in comparison to a person pressing the button on the camera and recording. Have you tried having someone or a stuffed animal sit in the area you plan on filming in, so you can focus the camera on the person? I don't know if that would make a world of difference or if you've already done this but I think it's worth a shot.
 
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