Master the camera: 5 tips on looking and sounding natural on video

[@Partymachines]

Talk about what YOU know. Nobody knows YOUR business/ product better than YOU know your business or product. Keep rocking your MAGNIFICENT and RELEVANT content, Virginia. Thank you! I use notes - no script

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you for your encouragement 😊!

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Actually Virginia, you didn't look fake...you were just being the professional woman that you are. Now you're in a different phase....still professional [because that's baked in] but more relaxed. Both are brilliant and relatable. Thank you darling, you are helping me a LOT!!!! Much love Imi xxx

[@runningoutofroad]

Gotta say l'm learning heaps on your channel Virginia - But your voiceover advice at 7.00 in your closet is truly top drawer (no pun intended) - Thanks for your tuition it truly is appreciated.

[@pwaveqrs1]

Wow!!! Virginia, you really distinguished yourself from current journalists when you used AI to analyze video comments. Bravo, young lady!

[@pwaveqrs1]

Excellent videos on this channel. Thank you Virginia. No offense, I have never seen a news “person” who could think for themselves much less teach. You are a natural explainer. Glad the algorithm found us.

[@paulettepters]

I script and I wing it. 😁

[@thecashstuffingcanuck]

i find it hard to script as my videos are primarily overhead videos of my desk. I am starting to put myself on camera. I'm loving all your advice. Great content Virginia!

[@franktheloanguy]

You are just awesome. I “1/2-1/2” it, scripted and memorized. And I’ve been finding myself lost in what I memorize. I’m going to try the bullet points.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

let me know how it goes! Curious to see if you like the bullet points better!

[@owlswho7857]

Your literally the best ! Thank you for your experience, I needed this ❤ keep sharing 🙏🏾

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank YOU! Glad you found it helpful!

[@iSaurabhMittal]

this is amazing. thank you. i am getting started with my channel and this is really helpful.

[@VibewiththeGoddessKD]

New Subscriber I jot down what im going to say in my notes but summarize it due to me forgetting it I've been watching your content and going to try a few of your strategies thank you for the tips

[@cleanwithcharm]

Thank you for another great video. 😁😁

[@MandaHallStyle]

Like you I bullet point my videos and kinda of wing at times.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Yea I have to have bullet points or I feel like I’m floundering 😂

[@devamusic10]

So helpful thank you soo much!

[@jareddadentrepreneur]

This has been a very good reminder for me 🔥🔥🔥.

[@joyjoyjoytucker]

Me too 🎉😊

[@oldeuropeanfashionmagazines]

I start to do voice-over. My theme is old fashion magazines from the 30 to 60s. A lot of information to give. Unfortunately, I am a little short of breath due to asthma. More practice hopefully will give make it better.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Try shorter sentences. They’re easier to say 😊

[@carmensalome]

Great tips!!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Glad you like them!

[@YouTubeKN2JM]

Great tips thank you

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You're welcome!

[@esteestein]

I used to use a teleprompter🙈, then I was memorizing it🙉, and now I use a post-it 📎note with one or two prompt words to remind me what to say.🐒 I try not to clip it together but I just do the same 'type' of video over and over again...thanks for your videos - I find them very helpful.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I haven't heard people use a post it note for KZbin. I would have to use a lot LOL. thank you!

[@esteestein]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr ha, so true! I used to have thousands of post-it notes on (and all around) my computer, but it stressed me out. That's why I have only been doing short-form videos and binge-watching long-form ones. I know I need to start a YT...soon. In the meantime, I will watch you - you are amazing! XOXO

[@SamkeVilana]

How long do you talk about a particular bullet point before moving onto the next point because even if I bullet point I find myself saying so much in one bullet point and I think that's when viewers click off

[@UnschoolingMom2Mom]

I totally script. It’s what makes me use more slides because I get too scattered. I want to branch away from it! Thanks for this!

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

You can try scripting parts and bullet pointing parts so it’s not a total change at first 😊

[@UnschoolingMom2Mom]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr I think what I'm realizing now is little quick clips are the way to go. Or maybe video a long meandering thing, but take only a little bit of it! ;)

[@CP-dl4nc]

Great video. Helpful. I find that I hyperventilate while talking out loud. I shallow breathe and find myself out sounding like I ran a marathon. So I have to break between each sentence or two to catch my breath. It is a bad habit and not sure why that happens. I have tried bullet points, rambling and teleprompter. By far, the easiest is bullet points.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Have you tried standing up? I find its easier to breathe standing up.

[@dina_sorrenti_art]

I script and use a teleprompter app on my phone. If I’m not reading, I completely freeze up and forget what I need to say and it makes my editing life super difficult. I’m pretty good at mixing up my speech so I don’t sound robotic, but it’s the only way I can film with my face on camera

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Interesting. I may test using a teleprompter. You need to be several feet away from your camera if you don't want your eyes to look like you're reading.

[@valeriecarruthers7084]

I began scripting so as not to forget anything. 🤓 I feel calmer when using a teleprompter lol

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Scripting helps. As long as you don’t look like you’re reading with a teleprompter. That can hurt connection with your audience if it looks or sounds like you’re reading 😊

[@valeriecarruthers7084]

Agreed! It shouldn’t look like a PSA 😳😬

[@joyjoyjoytucker]

I wing it - sort of. I do have a point to be made!

[@K.Cherrelle]

I for sure use a script. I do my churches announcements and like to add my own style but my script, I need it..😅.

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

What ever works for you is what's key - but I'm all about testing new systems to see if it saves time.

[@K.Cherrelle]

@@ThisIsVirginiaKerr Yes!Will surely be testing new methods as well. Thank you for your wonderful content!😁

[@EmmanuellaLondon-ie4ss]

I script

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

How long does it take you?

[@hydenvoyage]

Just dont call me late for dinner. :)

[@fakih1]

I do not script

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

I'm testing with scripts right now. I find a mix is working parts are scripted, parts are bullet pointed.

[@SamkeVilana]

I wish Virgina made more videos like this but she disappears all the time

[@seti1048]

Very bad background music. I stop watching this one

[@valeriecarruthers7084]

So happy to find you on IG which took me here when I messaged for your tips! Have been missing you on Clapper. ❤❤❤

[@ThisIsVirginiaKerr]

Thank you! I need to go back. It's just busy behind the scenes here. :)