{"id":6786,"date":"2011-08-27T15:42:46","date_gmt":"2011-08-27T20:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.videoproductiontips.com\/?p=6786"},"modified":"2023-09-28T19:42:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T00:42:20","slug":"appearing-on-camera-in-your-videos-tips-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.videoproductiontips.com\/appearing-on-camera-in-your-videos-tips-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Appearing on Camera in Your Videos: Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The #1 reason why people DON’T make their own videos to promote themselves on the web is because they are uncomfortable putting themselves in camera.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I know the feeling!\u00a0 During my long career in TV production, I was NOT an on-camera person.\u00a0 I was a behind-the-scenes gal all the way.\u00a0 So when it comes to putting myself on-camera, I started my online business with no more experience than the rest of you.\u00a0 Trust me when I say that the thought of being on-camera makes me want to reach for the barf bag!<\/p>\n

First tip, is to say that doing a voice-over instead of a full on-camera appearance makes it MUCH less intimidating, so try that. \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 You don’t have to worry about your hair!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

My second tip is to work on getting over whatever is holding you back.\u00a0<\/strong> This post gives several suggestions for doing just that!<\/p>\n

PRACTICE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!<\/h3>\n

Start by practicing without even having a camera present.\u00a0 No lights either!\u00a0 This will help you just get used to the sound and feel of your own voice “announcing” and speaking out loud.\u00a0 Speaking in this manner feels MUCH different than ordinary conversation, and it’s perfectly natural for it to take some getting used to.<\/p>\n

Don’t worry about what you say; just grab whatever is handy.\u00a0 Read a magazine article or something like that.\u00a0\u00a0 Or, you can babble about your favorite pastime or your favorite food.\u00a0 Do this without anyone else even being in the room.\u00a0 Now, what’s there to worry about?\u00a0 No one will laugh at you because no one is there!\u00a0 If you goof, who cares?<\/p>\n

By eliminating all the common stressors of being on camera, (the actual camera, lights, mic and crowds) you give yourself a chance to become comfortable with everything that comes with the act of being on-camera.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you are comfortable doing that, it won’t be as bad once the camera and lights are actually staring you in the face!\u00a0 Some people think this is a silly step and a waste of time, but I assure you it’s NOT.\u00a0 Most people are amazed at how nervous they feel when they first start practicing this way.\u00a0 It seems silly because there’s no logical reason to be nervous when you’re just talking randomly to an empty room.\u00a0 Well, whoever said nervousness had anything to do with LOGIC?<\/p>\n