- This is what I first looked like on camera
when I first started making YouTube videos.
- Hey YouTubers, as you may know, I'm Rebecca,
and I make YouTube videos.
And this is me now, Hey everyone, I'm Becca.
And in this video, I'm going to give you 12 tips
to become a pro at talking to a camera.
Tip number one, practice makes perfect.
You're not gonna get it right every single time.
And especially not when you first start out.
I was very shy and awkward on camera at first.
And the chances are very high that you will be too,
but don't worry, practice and practice,
and you'll get used to it.
Tip number two, talk to yourself,
practice talking to yourself
around your home or in front of the mirror.
This will help you get used to the sound of your own voice,
and also get you talking.
Tip number three, warm up before filming.
This could be you doing a little dance
or some jumping jacks, anything to get you energized.
And also, laughter is a really good,
helpful thing to do as well.
All these things will help you become energetic on camera
and also gets you to feel more relaxed
just before you start filming.
Tip number four, act as if you're talking
to one person in particular.
If you find that you are intimidated
and shy because of the camera lens,
think about the lens as a best friend,
pretend you're talking to your best friend or family member,
and this will help you to reduce your nerves.
Tip number five is to place a figurine or a picture
of a friend on top of your camera lens.
If you find looking into the camera lens too scary,
try placing a little toy or photo of a friend
on top of the camera lens,
and look at that instead of the lens itself,
this will also hopefully help to reduce your nerves.
Tip number six is an important one, don't talk too fast.
Naturally, as we get nervous,
we tend to speed up our speech, but slow down, stay calm.
And you want your audience to still understand
what you're talking about,
so don't try and talk too quickly,
but don't worry if you mess up,
because remember that your video can be edited.
Remember you can edit out any parts of the video
that you don't like.
So it doesn't matter if you don't get it correct
on your first go.
You can use an online editing website,
such as VEED to edit your videos.
I'll leave a link in the description
if you want to go check them out.
And if you are someone
who wants to get it perfect on the first go,
why not write a script?
Script writing and note taking can be really helpful
for someone who struggles to talk out loud.
It is also really beneficial for someone
who might be talking about a specific topic.
If you do have a finished, full script,
you can try using a teleprompter.
VEED have a free one that you can use.
And again, I'll leave a link in the description
if you want to try it out.
Tip number nine is another important one
and might be slightly harder.
Try not to worry about what people will think.
Back when I first started making YouTube videos,
it was still when YouTube was very, very new
and people didn't understand it.
Nowadays, it is so widely accepted
that I'm sure you'll be fine,
but still try not to think about what others will say.
Tip number 10 is a very important one.
Just be yourself on camera.
There's no point pretending to be somebody else
because your viewers will see straight through that.
Just be yourself, and those who want to watch will watch.
Tip 11, make sure you are comfortable whilst filming,
sit in a comfortable position.
This could be on a sofa, on a chair or on your bed,
and make sure you are happy with how you sit.
Pick an outfit that you feel comfortable and confident in.
And if you want to, also put on some makeup
as this may help you to reduce your nerves
and feel comfortable in front of the camera too.
And my final tip, have fun.
Be creative, find out what works well for you.
Talk about a topic that you're passionate about
as this will come across really well
and authentic on camera, but most importantly,
just have fun and give it a go.
And those are my 12 tips for becoming a pro
at talking to a camera.
I know it may be scary to sit down
for the first time and talk to a camera,
but all your favorite YouTubers
started out that way as well.
Just remember that if you film a video
and don't like what you've made,
you don't have to post it to YouTube.
And if you do post it and later decide
that you don't want it there anymore,
you can delete the video or you can unlist it
and make it private just for yourself.
Once you have master talking to a camera inside,
it's time to take it outside, let us know in the comments
if you'd be interested in a video
talking about tips for vlogging outside.
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Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next time.