Before we start filming, it’s really common to get butterflies, nerves, adrenaline and a whole flood of energy. If we don’t manage the adrenaline and cortisol before we start filming, it’s going to come out while we’re on camera. So when your nerves kick in, start moving. Intentionally get this energy moving beforehand so that […]
It’s really easy to start waffling when we’re filming. We can get really nervous or really excited, both of which can propel us into ramble mode. Or we just pack too much in our script! So, if you have a script, grab it and cut it in half. Every message can be edited and delivered […]
You might not like this message, but your video isn’t about you… 🥁 drum roll 🥁 … It’s about your audience. Your role as a presenter is to transfer a message; to teach, inspire, educate, share insight… But we can easily lose focus – and focus on ourselves instead of focusing on our audience. Remember, […]
Sometimes our biggest creative enemy is ourself. That’s right! You and me. When we launch a new project, or we put ourselves out there with online video, we all have an inner voice that can barrack for us, or it can feed into our fears and doubts. Don’t focus on what you could, would, or […]
In this age of digital distraction, we need to grab attention fast. So start off with a spark. Can you begin with a fact, a question, a story, an anecdote, a quote? Get creative! Start your video in an engaging way because it only takes a few seconds for someone to click away. To help […]
As Zoom calls are on the rise, I wanted a Green Screen to swap out backdrops when I host webinars and group calls. I looked online and the wait time was around five to six weeks and I needed mine much quicker. A YouTube video showed me how to use cardboard to create a Green […]
If you’re passionate about your topic and videoing yourself on camera is new for you, you’re going to feel nervous. It’s a good thing. Nervous energy is a plus… My advice is don’t resist it. When we push against our nerves, it actually makes it 10 times worse because we’re creating more resistance in the […]
In this age of digital connection and digital distraction, eye contact has never been more important. So, when you’re videoing yourself, look at the camera and not at yourself! If you’re not looking at the lens your audience will feel disconnected. Eye (lens) contact shows that you’re engaged and present and makes your audience feel […]
There are generally two types of presenters: Those who plan and prepare every single word of their script to the tee… and the ad-libbers. No matter where you sit on the scale, if you’re presenting on a topic as an expert, there is an expectation that you know what you’re talking about! Which means… you […]
Often when we’re filming, we want to do the best job we possibly can. We want to be “perfect”. But perfect is the enemy of success. It’s an impossible benchmark we will never reach! So forget the old saying ‘Practice makes perfect!’and instead go with ‘Practice makes better!’ Because that is actually true. To help […]