Camera nerf
Your score may be cooked by the camera
Before blaming the face, check the setup. Lighting, lens distance, height, blur, and crop can all push a meme rating card around.
Run the mog score test- 1. Face soft front light
- 2. Raise camera to eye level
- 3. Leave forehead, chin, and sides visible
- 4. Hold still before capture
- 5. Retake instead of overthinking
Setup leaks
The five common score leaks
Low light: hides detail and makes the read harsher. Lens distance: close wide-angle selfies distort proportion. Camera height: low angles can throw the frame. Blur: softens edges. Crop: cutting off the face makes the card less reliable.
FAQ
Camera nerf questions
What is a camera nerf?
A camera nerf is a photo setup problem that makes a face-rating result read worse, such as low light, blur, harsh crop, or bad lens distance.
What is the fastest fix?
Use soft front light, hold the camera steady at eye level, leave the full face in frame, and avoid wide-angle closeups.