Increase VIPKid Bookings: Profile Video Tips (1-take, no editing)

Are you struggling to make a great VIPKiD Intro Video? Looking for an example of a 1-take video that doesn't require any editing?
Have no fear, Teacher Michael is here!!
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[@MichaelVenn]

Please let me know in the comments: 1. Was this video helpful? 2. What topic would you like me to cover next? Thanks for watching!

[@janwarner]

Michael Venn I also keep props but i end up editing. I think a bloopers video would be fun to watch. Lol. Great video, you have so much energy!

[@natachabarbieri3812]

you are so talented!

[@Kait__d]

I need help!! I’ve taken a video on my iPhone and when I go to upload it the quality turns crappy! What do I do?!

[@melissaansell5645]

YOU, Sir are amazing.

[@loydcamp3744]

Very engaging! I showed my 1.5 year old and he giggled and smiled watching it.

[@MichaelVenn]

Awesome! Thanks for watching (both of you!)

[@dawnm2647]

Michael I love that you are Canadian like me and I love you! You are such an inspiration to me. I actually did an introduction video yesterday after watching your video, fingers crossed! I can not tell you how much you are helping me as a teacher. ♥

[@philipthompson6906]

I absolutely love his videos! He is so energetic, well-spoken, great communication skills, very motivating and non-threatening! Thank you Teacher Michael for your amazing support to VIP Kid teachers and applicants everywhere!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank YOU for such kinds words!! I appreciate it 🙏

[@philipthompson6906]

@@MichaelVenn You are quite welcome! You earned them! ☺👍

[@vic632]

Thanks for Sharing! Awesome!!

[@MsWheelera]

You are awesome!! LOVE this video!

[@dimitrihubenka7044]

Hey just wanted to say that this video is incredible. I have literally been nervous about this process for months and just the minute or so you spent telling viewers not to worry about the awkwardness or be too hard on themselves really helped me get into the zone to create my intro video. I really appreciate you.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! That’s very kind of you to say 🙂

[@carolaspurvis8858]

Absolutely awesome video!!!

[@samchai2141]

Just saw this vdo, thanks for all the great tips!

[@susebiacabrera5658]

Teacher Michael, you’re awesome!

[@kristincoles2515]

Thank you for posting this! This was very helpful!!

[@sparklewell]

Great tips, thank you so much!

[@marksesl]

Yes, this is much better to just get something done. A person can always do a more elaborate video later. I just want to get my application finished for now. Thanks.

[@c1455]

This is very helpful! I love all your videos. They are very entertaining.

[@teachersara1034]

Impressive. I want to learn to juggle now. Thanks, man.

[@mariaesperanzacelebre2043]

BRAVO!!!! awesome!!!

[@patriciaainsworth3124]

It’s so awesome that I saw you at the theater this past year! You were great then and you’re great now! Thank you for the tips!

[@letslearntogetherbyanna1903]

Thank you so much Teacher Micheal for the tips. Very helpful

[@michelepaul1505]

You are so fun to watch and you are also very helpful! Thanks so much.

[@debraarnold-barnes8170]

Perfect 😍

[@franciscomissycruz6065]

BRAVO! Teacher Michael strikes again! Thanks for helping us non-editors out! -Teacher Melissa NL

[@jewminicana]

I also made a script. I agree with that. I rehearsed several times and kept all my props close by. I practiced picking them up.

[@KeshanaB123]

Teacher Michael, you are so awesome! Thank you for your videos! I just created a KZbin channel and you are helping me feel more confident in what I'm doing. Also, as a fellow Office fanatic......I find this video AMAZING! :D

[@diane25587]

I got my TEFL and plan to start teaching online. Thank you for the video, it gives me more idea how to put the intro 🙏

[@lynnbarnes9147]

Thank you! Great!

[@thokozanizungu5543]

thank u soo much that helped me a lot now i know what to do

[@KathyeslTeacher]

Great video! I love your energy!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! I love your comment!! ☺️

[@fiddlejobs]

You are an absolute natural, that was fabulous!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!!

[@janetdacwag3149]

you always come up to a very awesome idea. Thanks again

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks Janet! That’s very kind of you to say :)

[@historical4me]

This is the MOST helpful video I've seen! Thank you so much!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!! I so glad you feel that way 🙂

[@marinajaffe143]

Thanks a million! This was super helpful !

[@MichaelVenn]

Happy to hear that. Thanks!

[@ecospherecoaching2052]

Awesome video. Love your sense of HUMOR!!! Thanks for the tips!!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 🙂

[@nmyapz1126]

Thank you! This video was very helpful

[@MichaelVenn]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@shellystephensflores7281]

Thank you so much for making informative/to the point videos - they are much appreciated -your Ron Burgundy reference was classic!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and I’m glad you found it informative!! Also, Ron Burgandy 👍🕺🏻👍

[@andreabair2506]

This is great. I am interested in editing, but right now I just want to get my VIPKid video up so I can start teaching. I will contact you later for editing info. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@tifields]

this video was so good, helpful and hilarious!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!!

[@coachstewart6330]

Thanks for sharing this Michael! You are so talented! And we are so blessed! Good Job!!! :-)

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks so much!! 🙌

[@JMartinRandomThings]

Awesome! Great video. Very helpful!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks J!! 🙌

[@dustyd.9439]

Loved that video!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!!

[@JohannaEarthlyRamos]

That was super cute!

[@cncollins86]

Dude, you're super cool and creative. Thanks

[@MichaelVenn]

Thx! ☺️

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

Seriously so good. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!

[@gabrielivan6679]

love it....

[@abrahamramirez3963]

I'm doing my teacher intro video tomorrow. Thanks for the tips!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks and good luck!

[@jlgrabowski1640]

Thank you thank you thank you for this. Much more my speed. Thanks! Teacher Joan FP

[@MichaelVenn]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful!

[@livealifefulfilled]

Super cute! I’m brand new to teaching. I’m so thankful for this video. It’s really inspiring and helpful :) thank you!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you :)

[@RenCurrymusicalseoul]

Very good video. That really helped me and now to find where my tripod is. :D

[@HollySchroederLink]

Very helpful. I'm a performer too so that aspect appeals to me. LOVE puppets.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks!!

[@mirafawn1019]

Your little clips were hilarious! Great video

[@MichaelVenn]

Haha thanks!

[@KristinaGarcia]

Love this video, Teacher Michael! Thanks for sharing how to keep it simple but engaging!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!

[@KristinaGarcia]

Michael Venn thank YOU for sharing your talent with the world!

[@BKPeach]

Great video! These were all great tips...Thank you :-)

[@MichaelVenn]

Janéya Flores thanks so much!

[@MissAndreaOG]

Michael, you are hilarious. I always watch your videos.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! I really appreciate that!!

[@adriennegillespie1738]

This was super helpful. Making a video is very intimidating to me. I DO NOT know anything about editing or anything. I just want to get started but needed this advice! THANK YOU!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you - it can be intimidating, I agree. Good luck with it!

[@lightscamerateach]

This topic was VERY helpful. I am struggling with editing software ( I don't have a good one!) and needed to get some ideas. Thanks!! I just passed my mock class....Woohoo!! Thanks for your video on that, by the way!! Now I will record my intro. I love your energy and sense of humor Teacher Michael!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks so much! I’m glad to hear you found some of this video helpful. Have fun making your intro video!!

[@nomadicvibesofelle]

Thank you. I am updating my teacher profile and this was very helpful. My last video took forever with the editing (I'm not very good at it). I like that this was simple but still entertaining.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! I appreciate you saying that 🙂

[@FabFour94]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you! I was feeling like a technical loser when all I really want to do is the stuff I really am good at doing...entertaining/engaging children!! So thank you for showing me how to do that!

[@MichaelVenn]

You’re welcome! Have fun!!

[@laurasmith8947]

I love your sense of humor and active engagement with the child. You taught me a lot of practical and timely information. Thank you, Teacher Michael!! What are your requirements to critique and redo my profile video? I need help with it. Do you have an email address so that I can communicate with you? Thank you.

[@kellygaddy-hartman5149]

Thank you Michael! I actually shot a video of myself and it was very awkward! After watching your video, I will go back and revamp as I just sent mine in for review!!!! Thank you!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you for watching!!

[@designinglorri]

Great tips! I have video editing software and know how to use it, but I overthink what I'm doing so much! Time to make a re-do video.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks and have fun w the re-do!

[@laurarisdallminnesotateach4914]

Thank you for this video! This is the common question I get from referrals, asking how to do a professional video without editing capabilities. Perfect. Keep the videos coming! Maybe one about incidental language? That's another concern for applicants. How to cut out the extra words.

[@MichaelVenn]

Great suggestion! I think a video about incidental language would help a lot of new teachers :) Thank you!

[@ezziag]

Thank you!!! I've been with VIPKId for about 4 months and bookings are okay but my goal is to have 100 a month. I've been planning to update my video when I'm ready (no time). Your video was really helpful. Saves me time in making a new video with the resources I currently have. :-) THANKS!

[@MichaelVenn]

ezziag Thank YOU! I’m so happy to hear that and best of luck to you!!

[@kdasilva100]

I'm on my third contract and looking for ways to improve and mix things up. I can't say enough about how you engaged the student with your puppet! After watching your ambassador video, I had to branch out and get one with a mouth and how to actually USE one! It was also awesome to see the realness of doing a video in only one take, without cool background music. Very authentic! Thanks!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! I appreciate that comment a lot :)

[@georgiahemrick454]

I love that you use the word rehearsal! #theatremajor

[@MichaelVenn]

Haha 100% 🙌🕺🏻

[@jinnyruiz6129]

This is so helpful!! I’d love to show you the personalized script I came up with based on your suggestions. I haven’t watched all your videos but a topic I would love to see you cover is “How I bring my classroom with me when I travel.” About maintaining quality of teaching presentation even when you are not in your home virtual classroom where most of your material is. Thanks again for making great content!

[@MichaelVenn]

Great suggestion for a video topic...it's coming soon! I'm going to be teaching from Vietnam in the first week of September and plan to address that!

[@moneymanicurist7455]

Well my kids were memorized :) very inspirational

[@MichaelVenn]

Awesome! Thank you 🙂

[@buttarain27]

Love your videos. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and I'm extremely critical of myself, I want everything to be perfect before I even apply (even I have 7 years teaching experience...lol)! I love your puppet and your video is cute and full of energy. I think I can interact better with a puppet (the kids can have something else to look at besides my ugly face). Keep up the good work!

[@MichaelVenn]

There’s no such thing as perfect! Just be yourself, have fun, & you’ll be fine!! If you would like some help throughout the hiring process please consider applying using my referral link in the description of this video. I’d be happy to help you along the way! Good luck 🙂

[@buttarain27]

Thank you! I think I'll do that. More than likely I will apply sometime next week. Thanks!

[@RaeAnnMcDonald]

When I make a video I imagine that I am talking to a specific person. It helps me to get it finished without thinking about what I look like....

[@MichaelVenn]

Yes! That does help a lot!!

[@richardchiolero2614]

These are all good tips. I think that now that I have a handle on things (you know, at the end of my second contract) it might be time to update my intro video. I like how you incorporated TPR. In retrospect, that's a really good idea. In my video, I added English subtitles so that parents with limited English ability could follow along. Do you know a good place to find background music? I can do a little bit of video editing. Thanks!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks Richard! You can find background music by searching KZbin and copying the link and pasting it youtubetomp3.com (or something similar) - good luck making your new video!

[@rawracookie8026]

Wow! Your videos are so amazing and helpful! One of the best I've seen!!! (I've search tons haha) - those 8 people who gave this video a thumbs down. Curse you! How dare you :) you need to get your brain fixed

[@MichaelVenn]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words 🙂

[@elissaeskridge]

Thank you for uploading these videos! As a VIPKID teacher and artist who travels, it's so nice to see! I have a question about what camera you do use to make your videos, when not using your iPhone? And also what video editing app you use? Thanks again for all the info! Best, Teacher Elissa :)

[@MichaelVenn]

Hey!! Thanks for watching!! I film on a Canon70D and edit in Final Cut :)

[@johngarner3725]

Fellow performer and VIPKid teacher here. I'm a professional violinist who teaches on VIPKid for some extra money as well! Thank you so much for uploading this! What's your favorite musical or opera or play?

[@MichaelVenn]

That’s so cool!! Thanks for watching John. As a puppeteer I e got to say my favourite musical is Avenue Q!! So funny 😂

[@andreacalderonreynoso6559]

Thank you for the great tips! Will you use the green background for animation purposes?

[@MichaelVenn]

I know it’s a perfect background for green screen trickery but so far I haven’t made use of it. Maybe in the future 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@theprettysoul]

I love Dr. Seuss!!

[@MichaelVenn]

Meeeeee too!!!!

[@allthingseducation]

Have you done any review on EF -- would like your thoughts. After a year and a half and over 4000 classes taught they are not renewing me. Basically a company that chews you up and spits you back out. Maybe another company have watched some of your videos. Thank you.

[@christianwarrior29]

As a juggler and puppeteer, maybe you can share some of your puppet or juggling uses that have great impacts in the classroom. Or simply how to incorporate them in general. Thanks for your awesome videos.

[@MichaelVenn]

Hey thanks! I love those suggestions and will be tackling them soon :)

[@christypowell4758]

Thank you Michael!! I’m hoping to tackle my intro video.. no I still haven’t redone it yet.. ☹️ BUT.. this video really helps.. one thing you didn’t mention was not getting anxious and stressed out about it.. I did and I think that’s why I have been avoiding it.. plus I spent HOURS recording and recording the 1st time.. ☹️😡 hopefully when I DO re-record I won’t stress so much about it.. Do you know if there is a way to use my Logitech C920 w my iPad?

[@MichaelVenn]

Happy to hear you found something helpful here! Not sure about the Logitech C920, generally speaking if I don’t own it, I don’t know how it works haha 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@christypowell4758]

Michael Venn lol!

[@saramccarthy359]

Michael, on your youtube/intro videos that you edit do you just film with your camera or do you use a more fancy one?

[@MichaelVenn]

I film mostly on my “fancy camera” but this Intro video was done on my iPhone 6 🙂

[@samuelandmarshaleon592]

Hi! Thanks for a one take video, because I am absolutely not techy at all. I ended up starting a new job at the very same time I was hired for VIPKID 4 weeks ago, so I'm opening up slots for the first time now. I hear that means I've been pushed down to the bottom of the list of new teachers! Eek! So, I guess my video intro has to be amazing!!! 2 questions. This video is over 40 seconds long. So, is the 15 second limit I read about just a suggestion and not a requirement? Also, did you do this in front of a green wall because you're going to edit in a different background?

[@MichaelVenn]

That’s great, congrats on being hired! To answer your questions: yes the 15sec video thing is only a suggestion. Your video can be any length as long as it’s doesn’t exceed 100mb. No, I don’t plan on changing the background in this video. That’s just the only blank wall I have and I used it to create contrast with my shirt and props. Good luck with your bookings!

[@philipthompson6906]

4:30 - This is always something that I have been confused and not understood when it comes to filming .... If I look at the lens of the camera on my laptop camera or external webcam, how can I ever see the person that I am talking to (his or her face is located on the screen, not on the camera. I think it would be cool if someone and I developed a camera where the lens is inside the screen so when you are looking at someone on a Zoom call or whatever platform you are using, you are also simultaneously looking into the camera lens! ☺

[@michaelrooze278]

it would probably be easier to have software identify where your eyes are and adjust them to look like they are staring into the lens.

[@alisoncarchi9402]

This video is so very helpful! I appreciate that you address the awkwardness of the task at hand. Most importantly, I appreciate the clips from The Office that kept me engaged:) I love your background! I'm totally copying the shelf idea. I have one sitting in my garage that will be perfect! If you don't already have a video about the featured photo and about me sections, can you please cover that next? Thank you for your excellent quality resources and for the encouragement to be myself!

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you so much for all the kind words! I definitely have videos about the photo and bio. Just poke around my channel and you’ll find them :) Thanks for watching!!

[@matthewbrun8923]

Very helpful video! I would be interested in learning where you get all the different music for your videos. Royalty free? Do you pay for a service?

[@MichaelVenn]

Hey! I pay for a service called Epidemic Sound 🙂

[@matthewbrun8923]

@@MichaelVenn your music works so well with your videos- well done!!

[@FeliciaJasso]

Hi, thank you this video was very helpful. I shot my video from my iPhone X, but when I emailed it to myself and uploaded it, some of the quality was lost. What’s the best way to keep it high quality when transferring from iPhone to computer?

[@MichaelVenn]

Hey! Thanks for watching. I try to export and transfer max resolution/file size. Sometimes quality loss is unavoidable. I’m not super tech savvy when it comes to file transfers and stuff. Sorry I can’t be more helpful 🙂

[@FeliciaJasso]

Yeah I transferred at max resolution and it still lost quality so I plugged in my phone and uploaded from there. Just waiting for it to get approved so hopefully that works. If not I'll just do a new video recorded from my laptop. Thanks for your help.

[@samanthamccallum13]

Thanks for sharing. Now, it'd be helpful to learn how to make an impressive intro video that is under 20 MB so you can upload it to the applicant portal. In my experience, they want it to be 20 MB or smaller or it won't upload. When I was filming, my 13 second video was 19 MB. Thoughts, please. Thank you!

[@MichaelVenn]

I hear ya! If you create it in iMovie you can select the size of the file when you export it, that might help get the file size down. Alternatively, you could search KZbin for tutorials on “how to compress video files” and I’m sure something helpful will pop up. Good luck!!

[@samanthamccallum13]

@@MichaelVenn cool, I'll do that! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@lisakolokoff6872]

I have just been hired by VIPKID and am trying to make my profile video. VIPKID told me it can only be 20 MG (even though the profile page says 100), and I am seeing much longer ones, including yours. How do you upload a larger video? It is blocking me from doing so.

[@Neicyb]

Hey! I uploaded my video and noticed that it isn’t very clear even though it’s clear before I upload it to the portal. I used my DSLR and it’s shot in 1080p HD. I changed my export settings but it still isn’t as smooth as the original. What export settings would you suggest? (I use Premiere pro to edit)

[@MichaelVenn]

I’m not entirely sure how to fix that. I feel like the files gets compressed and the quality decreases when it’s uploaded to the portal 😕

[@Neicyb]

Michael Venn LoL I just realized I put 1280 HD 🙃🙃🙃 My bad I was half asleep! Okay thanks! I’ll still try to play around with the settings😊

[@georgiahemrick454]

Can you do a video on lighting? I have so many lights and it still looks super dark in my classroom.

[@MichaelVenn]

There is a lighting video on my channel 🙂

[@zac_vaughn]

Should have just told them... "If you want to work from your laptop and live stream video... You need to learn how to throw together a simple video in iMovie."

[@stevenrensch4959]

I'm just getting involved and haven't signed with anyone yet. Watching you put together your video and the preparation you do, it looks like a lot of work for the money. What am I missing?

[@MichaelVenn]

I’m not exactly sure what you mean? Are you asking why put in so much effort to create an intro video before you’ve actually made any money?

[@stevenrensch4959]

No. When I was classroom teaching, I always put in more hours in preparation than I did in the classroom. It looks like you do the same. Do you put in this kind of preparation before every class? If so, you're not being paid very much for that kind of time and effort. Yes?

[@MichaelVenn]

Ahh I understand. No I don’t put this much time & prep into each class. But it’s worth putting in the extra effort on you intro video as that is your main marketing tool. Once you get comfortable teaching these type of classes and develop your own style the prep time is actually very short, at least it has been for me :)

[@stevenrensch4959]

Thanks, Michael.

[@jewminicana]

I had someone do my video for $35, a fellow VIPKID teacher. Money well spent. I’m no video editor either.

[@MichaelVenn]

Awesome!! Glad it worked out for you :)

[@spicykimchi1]

I find these intro. videos a bit overwhelming. I'm not a video editor. If I sign up with VIPKID, is there a list of editors on their website? Thanks!

[@aguajulie]

what video making software do you use or did you use for this video?

[@MichaelVenn]

I use Final Cut to edit my videos :)

[@Heather-sw7nr]

hmmmmm.....yeah.............. now I'm going to make a new video lol !!!! waiting for bookings.......

[@MichaelVenn]

I hope you got an idea or two for your new video! Thanks for watching :)

[@christypowell4758]

Good morning!! Ok Michael.. I had a no show trial.. AND.. I think I might just tackle my intro video this morning! 😳😳😳 Soo.. where did you get your music? I like it and would like to borrow it.. is that the music you used in your actual intro?? ANNNDDDD .. can I send it to you for your stamp of approval or for any tips? 😊😊

[@MichaelVenn]

You can search for free music by typing “KZbin audio library” into google. That’s where I got mine :) Feel free to email me once you’ve finished it. Good luck!

[@christypowell4758]

Michael Venn thanks! I noticed In one of your other videos you put the links to your music.. not sure which one it was.. I randomly clicked.. found it on sound cloud.. DJ Quad.. I’m looking for something upbeat.. help me out bro.. lol..

[@MichaelVenn]

Yes DJ Quad is a great choice for upbeat music! You can download from KZbin by pasting the link into KZbintoMP3.com (or something like that)

[@christypowell4758]

Michael Venn cool! See.. this is why you are so awesome! I had no idea how to even do that!! 😊😊 btw.. I wasn’t intending any disrespect when I said “help me out bro”.. I was joking/playing around.. 😊 I think I may have an alright video.. 🤞🤞 now I just want music..

[@MichaelVenn]

Haha all good! I got it :)

[@carolw.6088]

Other than the iPhone, what kind of camera was the one you were using in this tutorial? Also, what video editing tools/apps do you use? I was watching a couple of your other videos (like the ABC song video) and you added letters and other cool effects.

[@MichaelVenn]

Hey! I shoot on a Canon 70D with a wide angle lens (10-20mm) and edit in Final Cut X :)

[@carolw.6088]

Thanks! I’m considering doing this (I just found out about VIP Kids today). Your videos are great. So do people use their phones or laptops when they interact with students? I promise...that’s my last question! :)

[@MichaelVenn]

No worries - it’s all good. Teachers mostly use their laptops (or tablets). If you have more questions feel free to email me at [e-mail] and if you apply I would appreciate it greatly if you used my referral link (in the description of this video) ✌️

[@patblckw100]

@@MichaelVenn Love your energy and pzazzz! You make a great actor!

[@marksesl]

So, no headset is required?

[@MichaelVenn]

It is for teaching but not for recording your profile video

[@Soulbloom1]

Skip the preamble. Very few of us have 8 mins to give you (sorry, nothing personal) I almost gave up on you, but your example is good, and the encouragement to non-techies is important. Show the example first, within 20 seconds of the start of your video, then walk us through, then explain everything that you wanted to say in the preamble. You can explain everything with less words, start and leave with less words...your audience is smarter than you think, but also needs quick content. I'm subscribing, because your interesting to watch and you get it. Just be more succinct. All these youtube VIPKID teachers could say everything they need to say under 5 minutes. Produce a video like those Tasty Videos: only shows valuable content, assumes the audience doesn't need to watch long explanations. Okay, now I'm over-explaining. See how tempting it is!?

[@MichaelVenn]

Thx for the feedback. Sorry it took so long for me to get to the point :)

[@nevenkaanastas7948]

That was our attempt at making the process less intimidating?! You are "kind of a big deal." New teachers: I will suggest you can make an interesting video without being a serious performer and juggler. I did like the energy, prop, and preparation. I also think you should be yourself, just be your entertaining self.

[@MichaelVenn]

I 100% agree - you don’t have to be a serious performer or juggler to make a great video! If it still came across as an intimidating process then I must have missed the mark and will keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for the feedback 🙌