you've spent the time writing your script now you need to present it on
camera maybe you've asked yourself well how do
i do this without looking awkward looking too rehearsed forgetting your
words wondering if it's better to just read from a teleprompter and above all
how can i show up with a magnetic presence and keep my audience hooked
in this video you will learn how to look like a natural
presenting in front of the camera hi i'm riaz maggie
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to see the latest content many people get anxiety at the thought of public
speaking you may be one of them and this is completely normal in fact
we've covered how to calm your nerves right here on this channel but when you
find out that you are being filmed while you speak while you present that
fear starts pulsing through your veins and
can turn your dynamic personality into a deer in headlights we've all been
there getting comfortable in front of the lens
can feel overwhelming at first you might be camera shy or you might
just feel you've practiced and prepared your scripts yet you still
feel awkward when talking to the camera if you want to look confident and
comfortable the next time you present your script on camera
consider these five ideas there are two main ways to present your
material on camera you could read your full script or
adlib off of bullet points if speaking on camera is a new experience for you
i suggest scripting everything out to help give you a sense of comfort with
your message now instead of memorizing that script
where you can get caught up trying to remember
all of your words try using a teleprompter
although i say this with a bit of caution because if you're new to using a
teleprompter it is so easy to get caught in the trap
of just reading words on camera without any sense of connection to your message
right remember to amplify your energy and your gestures because you want your
audience to feel your words practice to find a pace that works for
you with the teleprompter and this takes time then watch your
playback and analyze your footage of what looks
authentic to you this will feel awkward in the beginning
the first time i was ever on camera i would cringe
watching myself on playback but after time you'll start to find your groove
now if you do go for a prompter i recommend the parrot prompter that
connects easily to your camera and uses your
smartphone to project your script the price point is under 200 bucks and
it helps ensure you maintain eye contact with the camera versus
another prompter app that draws your eyes away from the lens
makes a big difference right in case you're wondering for my youtube videos
i write out my ideas beforehand with a full script then use a teleprompter
given this is a pre-recorded format i find that helps me save time and avoid
numerous takes to get the message across i do not shoot these videos all in one
take i'll shoot a couple of paragraphs or a
key point in one take and a quick tip be sure to pause for three seconds
before and after your clip so that you have clean
edit points to piece the video together and make things feel seamless your
second option is you could list bullet points and
ad-lib your key ideas if you're more comfortable with your material
this is what i would do and recommend in a live format like live streaming
you could place a piece of paper with your key points underneath the camera
if you're using a laptop on a video conference have those
bullet points right underneath your webcam so that your eye glance to your
notes isn't overly distracting another option
is that you could play things much more casual just like this and have
your laptop in the shot so if i'm presenting to you and i'm
glancing back you'll understand with that frame of reference why i'm breaking
eye contact the prop can help you in this case there
is no right or wrong way here the goal is to experiment a bit and find
what works for you above all your audience is following
your lead you want to be and look comfortable so
your audience is at ease as they watch you if you want to look
more natural on camera and want to be comfortable with the words you're
delivering capturing the right tone for your message
write your words down on paper versus just typing them
this will help you process and absorb your material so much more
there have been several studies published on the power of handwriting
your notes or script to help with memory and
presentation for example anytime i have ever had to
do a live hit on television or something for live stream
i will literally write down the bullet points or script
on paper first that said if you still want to work off of a full script
you can save yourself the time of transcribing all of your handwritten
words by recording yourself on your phone
and then sending that file to a service like rev.com to
have them transcribe all the words for you
the camera and the audience crave one thing emotion
and the easiest trap to fall into is to script yourself completely
and then just look like you're reading out loud on camera and conveying one
emotional note throughout the entire video
no the audience wants to feel your words not just hear you read them
i had the chance to learn from voice expert roger love in the past year and
he teaches clients and celebrities how to speak with clarity
authority and conviction and he shared some great advice
on how you can add vocal variety to your presentation
it comes down to three things pitch volume and duration think about this
when you speak pitch are you hitting that note up high
or you're going down low when you're speaking add some variety in there it
can really change up the emotion that you're conveying
the volume one of the most common things when we're speaking on camera as we get
nervous and we just speak louder well if you're going to speak louder
make sure you're emphasizing a point or maybe you're going down low
and thinking what okay that's the point i want to make
it really changes the emotion you're conveying and might make it feel more
introspective or as you're talking when you look at
duration are you going shorter are you going longer if you're going
shorter the words you convey in a quick stance might feel like there's more
excitement more enthusiasm if you're going longer it might convey
more thought it might be more dramatic with
what you're conveying either way incorporate vocal variety and
it will make a difference on how your message is conveyed
this next point i've touched on before right here on this channel if you are
connecting with your audience especially through the camera
remember you're speaking to one person the most common pitfall i see with video
content today especially on youtube is an intro that starts with hey guys
i get it it's a natural line we may use in casual conversation
but consider this when it comes to video presentation
your audience is most likely watching your content alone
if you want to create an immediate sense of intimacy depending on your format
speak to one viewer one listener or one reader and speak directly to their pain
points and to help loosen you up before you
start filming just talk to someone off camera
that'll help distract yourself from the pressure of being in front of the camera
smile laugh with them and get yourself in a comfortable place before
you hit that record button final point to help simplify your structure
start your content by prioritizing your audience's pain points
research what they're going through and get in the trenches with them
speak to them with personal stories that provide solutions to their problems and
where it fits share how you struggled with the same
thing and more importantly how you overcame those hurdles when
you're feeling more comfortable with your material
focus on going off script by nailing your intro
and your outro these are two critical structural pieces because you can
captivate them off the top and then deliver a strong call to action
at the end so they are convinced to pursue a powerful personal
transformation in their own lives and remember
personality is so much more important than perfection
if you screw up smile if you screw up badly hey guess what you can film the
take again practice speaking for 60 seconds in
front of a mirror or in front of a camera and record it
and then review it you want to focus on delivering your ideas
not just precise wording it will help you become more natural in presenting
your script and most importantly make the
presentation feel like a conversation now what has helped
you appear more confident and connect on camera when presenting your material
share your secrets in the comment section below
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