<\/a><\/p>\nDon’t think for one second that Internet video needs to be held to the same standards as professional TV.<\/em><\/strong> In fact, the truth is, viewers like Internet video in part because it is NOT professional TV. Everyone knows “real” TV is fake\u2026staged. People crave reality, so go ahead and give it to them.<\/p>\nNow, here are a few technical video production tips to help you look your best, and feel comfortable on camera<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n- You will look your best if you use soft, diffused lighting. No matter who you are or what you look like, soft diffused lighting is the most flattering. It helps hide wrinkles and other imperfections.<\/li>\n
- Another trick is to stand or sit behind something. A podium, a chair, a desk. This way, you won’t feel quite so exposed. Make sure the viewer has something to look at besides you.<\/li>\n
- The type of shot you use will also affect how you look. Very few people look good in an extreme close up. Move the camera back a bit to a wider shot. No point in showing people your nose hairs.<\/li>\n
- Let the on-camera person look away from the camera and stare at a person off to the side of the camera.\u00a0 This will make it look like an interview, so is not appropriate for every situation, but if someone can look at something other than a lens, they will feel less nervous.<\/li>\n
- Another great tool to help you feel comfortable is some deep breathing. Those jitters might just disappear if you spend a few minutes taking some deep breaths before the camera rolls.<\/li>\n
- Use a soft focus filter either while you shoot or in editing.<\/li>\n
- Do a voice-over instead of face on camera.\u00a0 VOs are so much easier.\u00a0 Obviously, you lose something, but in some cases, this can help.\u00a0 A variation of this option is to do PART of it on camera and most of it as voice over.<\/li>\n
- Feeling comfortable on camera might take some practice.<\/strong><\/em> So allow yourself some time to get used to it. Very few people feel comfortable right away, so don’t expect to be any different from the crowd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I hope this advice helps you overcome any anxiety you might feel appearing on camera. Remember, you don’t have to be perfect, in fact, being perfect is something you actually want to avoid. Now we can all rejoice at that!<\/p>\n
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- What are your personal feelings about appearing on video camera?\u00a0 Does it make you nervous, do you think it’s incredible fun, or somewhere in between?<\/li>\n
- In your own words, describe why viewers actually enjoy seeing “real” people in a video.<\/li>\n
- List three video production tactics that can help a nervous person feel more comfortable appearing on video camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Thanks for reading Video Production Tips<\/p>\n
Lorraine Grula<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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