How to Get Comfortable on Camera

[@RachaelStephen]

Things I relied on before I got comfortable on camera: >Do a readthrough aloud of your script or notes first >Power stances! Standing in Wonder Woman mode for a minute or two before shooting (studies show 'power stances' relax you and can help your confidence) >Warm up by singing. I like to pick an upbeat song I ENJOY singing, and one that makes me feel like a bit of a badass. I also like to sing along to something while I'm taking thumbnail photos.

[@RoseRamblesYT]

I definitely do the first and third tips you mentioned. Listening to upbeat music definitely helps put me in a spritely mood, which translates on camera. Editing is great too in the end. I still have a lot of "um's" and "so's" which I take out to help keep the flow. Practice, practice, eh? =)

[@tiaran83]

Rachael Stephen I am excited to try the Wonder Woman pose lol

[@LishNess1]

Oh I love these tips! Thank you for sharing them!

[@ballinwithkeisha9820]

Rachael Stephen great tips! :)

[@kelsey5440]

Rachael Stephen THANK U SO MUCHHH

[@LucasTbooker]

Just LOVED the tip of facing a picture of someone you are usually comfortable to to talk, putting it in front of the camera! Thank you :)

[@SheldonFinlay]

I watched this video back a few months ago before I started my channel. Now I am rewatching it after having made about 25 videos and picking up a couple hundred subscribers. And I still picked up some good tips that I'll be thinking about during my next video. Thanks!

[@prandtlmayer]

When I started my channel I just put myself in front of the camera. Period. It was weird in the beginning, but then it gets better and better and now I love it. Thanks for encouraging people.

[@BriansKitchen]

It's weird, I know these things but whenever the camera turns on, I turn into an exaggerated version of myself. I hate that....I guess I feel like if I talked like myself that I would bore people to death. I get bored watching my videos. Creating good content is hard!

[@lifestyleculture5444]

Brian's Kitchen 😂😂😂actually you are funny , so maybe you should consider to do a comedy Video

[@KarimHamdy556]

watched your fridge video it was very funny your style is so unique just keep it goin bro

[@Hahahaa172]

Same!

[@BriansKitchen]

@Off The Pie Charts I'm back now!

[@TrippyAnkit]

Its people man, just filter feedback. I use this trick, if close friends comment harsh on a video, then you did really good. If the person is nice, that's the sign to improve.

[@lifecraft1201]

I found that the best way is to just practice talking in front of the camera and allow yourself complete freedom to play and experiment without holding anything back. I see too many people trying to conform to some type of ideal or copy some "confident people". I believe a better approach is to embrace your unique personality and get in touch with your natural, authentic way of expressing yourself. This will give you a solid foundation for enjoying creating all future videos and keep developing skills that will grow you as a person in all areas of life, no matter how successful you channel becomes.

[@user-gh2lf1zw3r]

I’ve just started vlogging, and it’s way more difficult than it looks lol. The main thing I learnt was to “be myself”. Not have too many expectations of how I look or sound or whether people will like me. Once I got to grips with that, I really enjoy it!

[@user-fl1hu1op5u]

1. Play: play around on camera and watch it back and pay attention to what works and doesn’t work. Show it to friends and family for additional feedback 2. Personalize: practice talking in front of a picture of someone who you feel comfortable taking to. Pace: slow down your words 3. Excitement: show how excited you are 4. Pretend: don’t copy, but think about what u like about ur favorite character or youtuber and see how you can incorporate it into your own videos 5. Passion: truly love what you are talking about 6. Pressure: remind your self that it is ok to make mistakes 7.Practice: just keep practicing! It helps!

[@nicholasmontrose8378]

bless your soul

[@embee293742]

i feel conscious about my appearance while on videos lol

[@alteredmusic1098]

Dare Angel yessssss

[@JustKriztina]

Dare Angel i feel you 😆

[@CookingwithLilia]

Dare Angel no kidding me too

[@ammarahmed-qu7yr]

Dare Angel me too

[@iluzijastvarnost7375]

There are a few components to reducing shyness at home . One plan I discovered that successfully combines these is the Seans Shy Program (check it out on google) it's the most useful blueprint that I have ever seen. look at all the interesting info .

[@IND8D]

1. Play => show video to family and friends 2. Personalize => visualize 3. Pace => keep calm 4. Excitement => show more interest in topic and smile its free 5. Pretend => take idea from other 6. Passion 6. Pressure => involve yourself in video 7. Practice

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks! I used to be really selfconcious on camera, but now I can just be myself and it feels better and better :-) Mindful greetings, Vera from Simple Happy Zen

[@VessRusevRealEstate]

The weekly portion of golden nuggets from Sunny is here! Clean, simple and easy to digest! Great job!

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Veselin Rusev thank you!! :)

[@Toys4YouJucariiPentruTine]

yes sound good

[@darlene.michaud]

More great tips! Trying to watch at least one of your videos per night until I'm caught up!

[@SaraAnderson]

Darlene Michaud doing this a year later!

[@celebratewhoyouaretoday3513]

Awesome! I love the picture idea in front of the camera! I can't wait to try that out! That will help me a lot! Thanks again Sunny!

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Celebrate Who You Are Today! so glad you found it helpful!! It's a great little trick :) happy filming!

[@myozbubble]

Celebrate Who You Are Today! I can tell that several beauty bloggers are looking at themselves in a mirror. They make it seem like they are talking to me as a friend.

[@AmandavanderGulik]

Sunny those are amazing tips for getting comfortable on camera! One of the things that I did, especially in the beginning, to get comfortable on camera was to pretend that I am sitting across from my best friend. We are having coffee and I am just sharing my passion with my best friend. I noticed that the videos became much more personal, that I wasn't talking to a whole Auditorium of people like a robot, like you mentioned in your video, but I was being a person that they could be connected to, could be related to, and I was honestly, truly trying to help my best friend with whatever the topic was to help them the most. So very similar to your idea of personalizing it by putting a picture of somebody that you relate to on your camera, I just visualize as if I was having a sit-down coffee with my best friend and telling them whatever it was that I was sharing with them to keep things personal and friendly. Hope that helps. big big hugs🤗💖🥰

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

sending you big love!

[@AmandavanderGulik]

🤗💖

[@ayadkhalil]

Thanks for sharing these great tips!

[@JaniceHylton]

Love this!!! I watch and listen to you all day!! You're such an inspiration and so knowledgeable. Thx a bunch!!

[@AStarForBants]

Sunny dropping those major 🔑's!!

[@oldvideos6277]

My biggest challenge with being on camera is having an authentic smile. But watching this video was a good reminder that I need to practice more.

[@thenewzero6236]

I can absolutely agree with you, sometimes when I smile on camera I worry that it looks creepy and awkward. You're right about the practice, it's the only way we can improve in the long run.

[@StylishDTailors]

I made a video about this same topic but it was this video that originally helped me get to where I am now. Thank you Sunny!

[@JenFindsGems]

I'm so glad you shared these tips! I read an article today about how speaking slower shows confidence, and I know for a fact that's something I need to work on. I fumble over my words at least once in just about every video lol. Putting these in my backpack as homework, thanks love!!

[@TheMagicSauce]

How far you've come! Well done! Was looking for some inspiration to help others get camera comfy and found yours on top. Know your newer work, so it was awesome to find this one and see how you have grown. Bravo.

[@kathandesai9016]

You're such a fluent speaker. Literally loved it!

[@anthony_islit8188]

I basically just hate my voice

[@briellemklaver]

Literally tho!!!😂

[@manavsingh7378]

I used to hate my voice, face everything...but soon I got used to it.

[@java1.130]

I’m pretty sure everyone does

[@wtfgeorge8441]

Same here

[@dan1027]

A large majority of us all do mate, we don't want to stick out. Try not to over think it and over time it will bother you less. 👊

[@theplasticqueen]

I LOVE your videos!! always helpful and creates a smile on my face! Love your channel♥

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+MaddiesGlitterDust you just made my day! Thank you so much!

[@rickaugustphd8534]

Great ideas for getting comfortable on camera. I had trouble with the smiling bit until a friend of mine--who is also doing KZbin video--said that one of his best photos was when he smiled "goofy". Now every time before beginning the shoot, I smile until I feel goofy, and than I start shooting. Thanks Sunny - Cheers Rick

[@SarmanTony]

Practice..Practice..

[@organizedmomma5750]

Love love love this!! I feel like I'm getting more comfortable with each video I make! Your tips are so helpful. One thing I do to make myself more comfortable is to tape up a piece of paper on the tripod that has key words or ideas that I really want to make sure I cover in my video. But I don't want to memorize a 'script' so I make sure it's natural conversation with the audience but with that piece of paper I feel more comfortable because I know I'm not going to forget anything.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Organized Momma that's such a great tip, thank you for sharing!! And thanks so much for watching :)

[@sharifalshawish]

Nice and good

[@Mike-Hughes-Timmins]

Hi Sunny, I loved this video. I am just about to start out on KZbin but used to work as a local DJ and when doing hospital radio one tip I used was to place a teddy bear behind the mic and talk and joke with it, this helped give the impression for each person listening that I was talking just to them. I have tried to use a photo of someone but found that I was talking to that person only (the photo was of a girl I knew, well no surprise there then) and tended to talk to her but not all listeners were female so the bear worked a lot better for me.Keep up with these great vids as I like them so much.

[@Sibongtv]

awesome tutorial

[@GoodLifeGlaucus]

I watched this video when it first came out months ago, but I find myself going back and re-watching again now that I'm prepping to record videos for my business. I'll need these excellent tips now more than ever! Thanks Sunny!

[@ivangartenhaus4276]

There was something satisfying about hitting the 100th thumbs up.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Ivan Gartenhaus so satisfying! lol, thank you!

[@irenentoutoumou901]

There was something satifying about hitting the 60th thumbs on your comment.

[@DarrenBoswell]

Thank you for the tips!

[@DrAvyactAgrawal]

you are the best.. best wishes

[@OHTHATSDEONN]

My biggest problem right now is saying “um” a lot 😩😩😩

[@user-fl1hu1op5u]

Deon Reacts sameee

[@hai4332]

Omg same

[@kcsounds]

Edits bro. I do it all the time too lol

[@Venkat_Perunkanchi]

Jump cuts is the solution

[@bluc0bra]

LOL same here!

[@tinalemac]

Thank you for these tips! I just posted my first upload in 6 years. It took so long for me to post again because of this very reason: feeling not like myself on camera. These tips are great and I know by practicing and uploading more I will get better! 😊

[@Neelimatadepalli]

That was helpful! Thank you. The distance from the camera, spacing..is my issue when I shoot by myself.

[@dameanvil]

0:21 🎭 The seven P's to being good on camera: play, personalize, pace, add excitement, pretend, passion, pressure, and practice. 1:19 🔄 Play: Experiment on camera, review your footage, and involve friends and family for feedback. 1:45 🤗 Personalize: Visualize speaking to one person, making your presentation more intimate and relatable. 1:52 ⏩ Pace: Remind yourself to slow down and breathe to ensure your audience can follow along. 2:25 🌟 Add excitement: Increase your energy and smile to engage your audience effectively. 2:53 🎭 Pretend: Study favorite presenters to learn presentation techniques and incorporate them authentically. 3:11 💖 Passion: Be genuinely interested in your topic to keep your audience engaged. 3:36 🙌 Pressure: Remove the pressure to be perfect; embrace being human and learn from mistakes. 4:08 🔄 Practice: Continuously practice and experiment with different platforms to build confidence and comfort on camera.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

I appreciate these takeaways!

[@babyUFO.]

It helps to be GORGEOUS. Not everyone can look as good as you.

[@TaraWagner]

I love that personalize trick! Very cool tip.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ZeeGee]

this was helpful

[@LisaMonks444]

Great tips thank you

[@halaszykamilla6182]

Finally! 😍 I've been waiting for this video for a while! :) thank u

[@ROTTERtube]

great video as always. being on camera can freak a lot of people out. i have the gift for gab and i love to teach, so that comes through. don't worry that hundreds of people will see you....they aren't in the room with you while recording, so they really aren't there. be yourself! don't copy! you'll be amazed at the results. i never script anything. i have a topic idea and i just go off on it, one take, precise. i'm good like that...hehe. comes naturally for me and after all the years of working in video and photo and music.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+ROTTER tube Reef that's so awesome to hear and thanks for sharing your tips!

[@ROTTERtube]

no problem, thanks for the great videos

[@hannahwall4217]

Good advice

[@thyrzadivineuniverse5424]

Loving your stuff so much! So glad I found you!

[@Seaquarius]

great tips. Thank you Sunny.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+SeaQuarius Skin Care thanks so much for watching! :)

[@Pepesplants]

Sunny, I started following you a few months ago. Wow! You really helped me to improve my channel and I am getting more subscribers than ever. :-) Keep up the good work. Thanks always fun and very beneficial to watch your channel.

[@tgunmusicchannel1973]

I really like your short videos and your style. I’m still working on my confidence and hate seeing myself on screen.

[@caramel0727]

After watching this video I realized I need to do a lot of work. I just love all your “P”s. This is actually giving me another “P” which is PUSH! What I learned from you will inspire me to do better.

[@WorldofAwesome]

Great tips! Another tip I have for people out there is to stay positive. I feel more comfortable being on video because of this! It really helped me a lot.

[@selfreliantwealth8071]

Great video. The key really is to be yourself.

[@GoodnightWalkers]

great advice. I especially like the tip about practicing. We have found that the more we keep the camera rolling the more confidence we find. and I'm speaking for a whole family.

[@JodyFransch]

Great tips Sunny, thanks for this video!

[@softestfairieVODS]

Finally starting my KZbin channel this week after yearssssss of procrastination and self doubt lol 😭🎉 I’ve been binge watching videos here on KZbin on how to get started and feel comfortable and I LOVED the tip of using a photo of someone we’re comfortable with while filming. Wrote it down immediately! Thank you again for making great content 🥺🌸

[@Newyearnewenergy]

Good luck love ughhhh

[@MileHighCampers]

Thank you Sunny!!

[@stylewithcathyover50]

Great tips! Thank you so much, your videos are very helpful. I just recently started my channel and being on camera is a big obstacle for me. I love the idea of putting a photo of someone on your camera to make you feel more comfortable and at ease. Thanks again!

[@chasinelation4267]

Great advice. I usually have a coffee or energy drink to get my energy up before recording because I'm a really soft spoken person and have always been an introvert.

[@RussianwithAnastasia]

Another great video! Thank you for awesome tips!

[@mariahkristinerealtor]

You always deliver such helpful tips! Thanks for sharing value :)

[@HonestFinance]

I think I’ve watched this 20 times 😎I know I’m better than I was, but wow it’s hard to project the way you do.

[@EKBruhn]

I have trained and entertained for a number of years now. Thank you for your insight and ideas. I am new to this "electronic sharing" and have found your videos very interesting and educational.

[@TheRelAdventure]

I've been binge watching your videos and I love them all. Such great content. Signed up for your emails also!

[@gigglysamentz2021]

Excellent tips ! Really complements the ones from VlogPod

[@mommeydearest2962]

i love all your videos! I always learn something new every video!

[@matthewkjorvestad480]

Great tips presented in an honest and relatable way. Thank you Sunny!!

[@scottwjohnson1222]

As usual thanks for the video Sun

[@GabrielMederos]

This is exactly the video I needed. I'm looking at starting to vlog and needed some advice! Thanks!

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Gabriel Mederos AWESOME!! Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@raju4753]

Great video Sunny, i look forward to try out your on camera suggestions.

[@AvanusBoh]

Thanks for this tips. It's really inspired me to start my video log soon.

[@SaraAnderson]

Such great tips! I can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@astonfallen5272]

Thanx Sunny, glad I "discovered" you a few weeks ago...you are HELPFUL !

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Aston Fallen I'm glad you did, too!! Thanks for watching!

[@thebotanicalmind]

Great tips. I am too serious as a person and this has given me a few tips to smile more, and personalise - easier said than done, so well done for your work and advice. Tom

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Empowering Medicine ✪ Herbalist thanks so much!

[@VincentLopez]

i just started my youtube vids and im still scared to be in front of cam, but thanks for this you're a big help!!!

[@MyPinkJelly]

Also act first like you're making the video for your family, friends, or close people, and that'll make you be yourself and funnier

[@VincentLopez]

nice, hahaha

[@VincentLopez]

thank you! i will think about my best friend evertime im in the camera.

[@lb4082]

Wow love the picture idea. Thank you!!

[@saarahg293]

Love these videos! Thanks Sunny

[@tappingforfreedom5088]

YOU'RE AWESOME!! I've been binge watching your vids.Your videos have helped me tremendously.Keep up the fantastic work!

[@WarmHearts]

All your videos are so valuable to every single audience out there! Who could not love?! ☀️ you’re amazing!! ;) Thank you, for being you!

[@hannahwall4217]

Love your videos keep inspiring

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Hannah wall thanks for watching! :)

[@DanTV11]

Thank you for this video!! It helps me a lot!

[@patspurse-onality4708]

This was really informative gave me confidence to move forward. Thank you!

[@twolittlegs]

I love your videos! so helpful, thanks!!

[@sandytoner8561]

Thank you for these wonderful tips!

[@VaniaAimee]

Your videos are always so helpful!

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Vania Aimee I so appreciate you saying that! Thanks for watching!

[@joshualopez8464]

Great videos!! Keep doing your thing!

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Joshua Lopez thank you!! :)

[@SigReboquio]

Great Tip as usual! I'm a big fan of your work!

[@kwsdigitalpictures]

Thanks Sunny! Great advice! Have a great week!

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+Kevin Slay thanks so much! :)

[@kwsdigitalpictures]

+Sunny Lenarduzzi you're welcome!

[@rlayton_03]

Kevin Slay my brother came

[@JasonPurton]

Thanks Sonny for another great video

[@damiesdiary]

These tips are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

+damie alabi so happy to hear that!

[@poemsbystephanie1]

I am just starting my own channel and I have never been on camera before but after watching this video I found it really helpful and I was not so scared I am finding all your videos really helpful

[@mdavidson952]

Such a great video! Very helpful!

[@JustKriztina]

I love watching your videos because it encourages me to be confident about myself :) I've started a KZbin channel after watching a video from you the other night, haha! I hope it will work out to be a success. All the best for you, Sunny! ^^

[@lordmalevor]

You helped me grow my channels and get better at KZbin!

[@annnnn9074]

people are watching and helping already to see what direction you take your show

[@josiahbegley2109]

Thanks you for always helping us grow socially sunny.

[@kimmichimmy452]

Thanks! Helped me in my project!

[@Hanahbae]

these tips were super helpful -thank you for sharing!

[@juliana4828]

Sunny, thanks for the tips. I came across your channel when I was looking for some Twitter tips, and have found your videos on various topics very helpful. Thanks!

[@narainspires9450]

wow, i love this tips . Thank you.

[@daretodatedifferently]

Awesome advice, Sunny. I’ve gain so much from watching and learning from you. It’s taken me a while to get over the fear of visibility and now I have so much fun creating, sharing and helping single women and heart centered men attract, date and create happy relationships by dating intentionally with fun and pleasure. ❤️

[@SunnyLenarduzzi]

You got this! ps- have you joined my secret group yet? It's free and it's an amazing way for us to connect deeper :) sunnylenarduzzi.com/secretgroup