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 […]
It’s really important, before you start filming, to say the right things to yourself. The language we use; the way we speak to ourselves and about ourselves has a massive impact on how we deliver, and the faith that we have in our own ability. If you’re about to start filming, and you’re running negative […]
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 […]
If you’re feeling stage fright in front of the camera, do not picture your audience in their underwear. Trust me, it never works! It’s normal to feel nervous before we start filming. It’s really common to get sweaty palms, to get butterflies in our stomach, to get knocky knees. The best way to manage our […]
Do you know we have a 7-second window to make a positive first impression? That is nothing! If you start smiling before you start filming, you kick off your video with a beautiful and warm energy that sets a positive and uplifting tone that you carry with you through your whole video! So, use your […]