Adding a camera to your podcast recording session changes things a bit.
Suddenly, you have to perform in front of a camera, which can be very frustrating, especially
if you don't have experience making videos. Transitioning from recording audio to recording
audio and video doesn't have to be complicated. After watching this video, you'll feel confident
about getting in front of the camera and start podcasting on YouTube.
Welcome to the Pod Sound School channel,
the place to be for all things podcasting I'm Veronica --And one of the things I enjoy
the most is helping my clients get out of their heads and feeling confident in front of the mic
and the camera.
You decided to incorporate video into your workflow,
and you've been planning to record your podcast episodes and videos for your YouTube channel.
But every time you hit the record button, you get nervous, start feeling insecure,
and stumble upon your words, and something that was supposed to be fun turns into a train wreck.
I get it! I've been there.
Recording videos requires a different set of skills you're
not used to or haven't developed yet. In this video, I will cover some useful
tips that will help you prepare to deliver your best performance.
Yes, I say performance. Every time you get in front of the microphone or
camera, you're performing for an audience—the same as getting in front of people in a live event.
The sooner we get into this mindset,
the easier it will be for you to get in character and deliver a good performance.
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Are you ready?! let's get to it.
Tip Number One:
Feel Confident and Passionate About Your Topic.
The way we feel about our topic places a huge role in our performance.
If we feel passionate and excited about what we have to say,
the more we'll be able to show it in our videos. Let me give you an example so that you can see
the difference.
I'm Veronica. And one of the things I enjoy the most is helping my clients
get out of their heads and feeling confident in front of the mic and the camera.
We want to do this because
It's very hard for the viewer to perceive how we feel inside if we don't project it to the camera.
This is why it's very important to feel passionate and excited about your topic.
Not only excited because you're creating podcasts and videos and you're turning into this
master at content creation, but eager to share your knowledge and information with other people.
When you make the shift from thinking about yourself, your insecurities,
and what people will think about your performance to think about
others and how they will benefit from the information, your performance will improve.
Your passion for your subject will show, and this will make for better performance on your
videos.
Tip Number Two Performance. There are so many aspects that go into delivering a
good performance that I won't cover in this video for the sake of time.
But in my experience, these are the three aspects that can make a huge
difference in your performance: Posture, confidence, and mastering the subject.
Let's talk
about posture. Posture is very important not only because having a good posture
shows confidence but also because of your breathing.
If you're hunched over your desk or laying way back on your chair,
this can affect your breathing, and breathing can affect your tone, and if you can't breathe,
this will affect your overall performance.
It's important to sit up or stand tall so you can breathe better. This will help you
project your voice into the camera so your viewers can understand you better.
Having a good posture also allows you to use your hands when speaking.
I use my hands a lot when I talk.
Using your hands when you talk makes you look more real and animated.
Our goal when we podcast and make videos is to sound and look natural.
If you move your hands when you talk, it's okay to move your hands in your
videos.
Now let's talk about confidence. Confidence comes from feeling good about yourself,
the information you're about to give, and the setting you'll be recording in. The
more we plan and prepare for these three aspects, the more we'll feel confident.
So, when it comes to feel good about yourself, things like having a good night's sleep,
hydrate, wearing something you know you look good in, and doing those things that can make
you feel good about your personal appearance can and will boost your confidence significantly.
Feeling good about the way you look will help you get into the mindset and energy you want to
transmit in your videos.
Also, setting up your recording area the night or the day before is something that we do
to be more efficient and reduce stress on our shooting days.
You don't want to be moving things around and troubleshooting equipment because this can
cause a lot of frustration and can get you out of your performance midset. ..
Things like setting up your camera, lighting, backdrop,
microphones, and knowing that the equipment is working correctly, batteries are charged,
and everything is in place will boost confidence and free up mental space for you to focus on your
performance.
The other aspect that makes
a difference in your performance is understanding what you’ll be talking about really well.
Even if you have experience and are well versed in your topic
is always a good idea to have a script or outline for your videos.
Your YouTube videos should be concise,
to the point, and answer specific questions people are looking for on YouTube.
There are also ways to craft your video intros for more engagement,
audience retention, and channel growth.
Having a script or outline will help you stay on point and control the exact
information you want to deliver. Also, something I do is to read my script out
loud. Sometimes the way I write is not necessarily the way I speak.
My writing includes a lot of fancy words and more complex sentence structures.
When I practice and read my script aloud, I can replace words so it sounds more conversational.
Practicing your script or outline will make you feel more confident about your
performance.
I cover performance more in detail in our program Smart Podcasting on YouTube. We created
this program specifically for podcasters who want to start podcasting on YouTube
and leverage the YouTube algorithm to grow their audience and influence.
For more information, go to the link in the description of this video.
Tip number three: Practice and fluidity.
Like everything else in life, rinse and repeat is how you will get better at making videos.
You will make a lot of mistakes, it will not feel natural initially, but the more videos you make,
the more improvement you will see in your performance. Even though there
are other things you can do to practice your performance in front of the camera,
like making short videos for social media, there's no way around putting in the work.
Be patient with yourself.
I tell my clients that every piece of content they
put out is an opportunity for market research and polishing their skills.
Recording
your podcast in front of the camera is a new step you will include in your content creation.
Remember how it felt the first time you recorded your first podcast episode?
Be patient with yourself, and always be quick and willing to adapt when things don't go as planned.
Gather feedback from your audience and do it all over again,
each time applying new ways and new techniques.
And if you need some extra help,
the Pod Sound School is here to help you. Please make sure you check our Smart Podcasting on
YouTube program and all the resources we offer on our channel and social media.
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