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How to be On Camera

How to be On Camera

  • Do you want people in the same room?
    • Print out a picture of a friend etc. to talk to post up on the screen
  • Don't write a script
    • Write bullet points instead 
  • Be comfortable with your content and speak with purpose.
  • Maintain eye contact. Look into the lens and not the playback screen.
  • Imagine only talking to one person, such as a friend or family member, instead of thinking about the people watching the video. Print a picture of them and tape it near the camera if you would like.
  • Smile when you're on camera. Have fun, be able to laugh, and make a joke. It makes you seem friendly and approachable.
  • Raise your energy and project your voice.
  • Be mindful of your posture and body language.
  • Record in a comfortable environment and decide if you feel comfortable having people in the room with you or not.
  • Stay hydrated and make sure to get enough sleep the night before.
  • Relax make you happy to make the video
  • Speak from the diaphragm and project your voice for rich and confidence
    • Deep Breathing
      • Fill your belly with air
    • Standup Imagine your voice from low gut to head
      • Talk as if you are talking 360 even behind
      • Now try to project the word "Mamammmmm," "Mammmaaaammm," Mammamamam."
    • Laugh out Loud feel it in your gut
  • A smile on camera, Laugh, make jokes, show your personality, well-rested, not stressed out, and stiff.
  • Primary eye contact of the lens and not viewfinder etc
  • Raise your energetic level 
  • Repetition again and again

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