Click this link for several tutorials on lighting techniques for video.) <\/a><\/h3>\nAlso, pull the camera back a bit and DON’T do a super close-up.\u00a0 Most of us look prettier from a slight distance. \u00a0 Stand behind a chair or otherwise crop your body out if you feel fat.<\/p>\n
Grooming is more important than actual looks.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0 Wear something nice.\u00a0 Do your hair up nice.\u00a0 Ladies, wear about 20% more make-up than normal.\u00a0 Guys on TV wear make-up too, usually just foundation to help even out skin tones.\u00a0 Lots of men will not want to do that and IMHO, that’s OK.\u00a0 The weird feeling many men would feel from wearing make-up would do more harm than having uneven skin tones! \u00a0It is up to you, the producer.<\/p>\nIn summary, going on camera is important enough to put effort into.\u00a0 The steps outlined here will help tremendously.\u00a0 Most newbies feel inadequate if they can’t get in front of the camera and do a perfect take first time out.\u00a0 I’m here to tell you, that’s unrealistic.<\/p>\n
Virtually NO ONE does well without practice.\u00a0 Practice does indeed make perfect!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Well, OK, not perfect but good enough!<\/p>\nFOOD FOR THOUGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- What is the single biggest reason people fail to make the online videos they want?<\/li>\n
- Why will making inconsequential videos help you get over your fear of being on camera?<\/li>\n
- True or False?\u00a0 People worry abut not looking good on camera, but they should realize grooming can be more important than actual looks.\u00a0 (True)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Thanks for reading Video Production Tips!<\/p>\n
Lorraine Grula<\/p>\n
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