STOP BEING AWKWARD ON CAMERA: 6 Simple Steps for Talking to a Camera as a New YouTuber

[@studioknit]

One take wonder, thank you! Great advice to to boost our confidence on camera. Love your custom green scroll for each chapter. 💚

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patriciahairstylestv]

Thanks for the information 🤗

[@SheFires]

Thanks Roberto! I like the tip on keep it rolling. Just re-phrase and keep going. 📌Thank you!

[@RobertoBlake]

It makes so much easier

[@COOLSAUCE21]

I've been creating content for a while now, and I've been using most of these tips. The most useful tip for me has been about sitting vs standing. Usually, i just decide that based on whether I'm filming outdoor or indoor. I should actually see which makes for better content.

[@GodfreyGuitar]

Great tips! I'm also a performing musician, so there's a bit of overlap between preparing for a show and preparing for a video. For me, practicing helps the most with prepping for a video, just like practicing a guitar part. I record 3-4 guitar lesson videos each week. My first year's worth of lesson videos are cringe worthy. The information is good, but let's just say the delivery was lacking. I practice guitar every morning for a few hours. What I started doing was including my upcoming video scripts into my practice sessions (which I still do). I practice my lines and presentation for a week before sitting in front of a camera and to record a series of guitar lessons. My most recent videos are WAY better than my early ones, and I hope that the videos I record a year from now will be better than the videos I'm recording today. I love creating guitar lesson videos for their own sake, but what's really cool is that, because I'm working on making my explanations and instructions as precise as possible for the videos, I have also become a better in-person teacher.

[@YenkoAfrica]

Thank you Roberto for sharing these tips. They are all helpful. I used to do videos on another channel. However, it got to a point where my concerns about clothing and where to look became a distraction. I would love to do videos outside. I value my and my neighbors' privacy. Therefore, it would be great if I could locate a nature scene green screen that would work well outdoor lighting. Anyway, thanks again and you are looking really handsome. YAH Bless you! 🙏🏽✌🏽💖✊🏾

[@valentinestation4275]

You are an inspiration in helping creators for sure.

[@cp3ep]

The best advice all the time!

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@beyond50skin]

Love step 6 … need to do this more 😊

[@MagicMitch]

Solid advice Roberto! 🌟😁👌🌟

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad you think so!

[@2.0mommy]

I have 38 videos and it’s gotten a tiny bit easier, but not much! 😅Thanks for the tips!🙏🏽💕👏🏽

[@RobertoBlake]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@LearningSpanishwithDrL]

Great video!

[@OrggsOrggs]

He did the glasses thing again! HA Loved it.

[@PizzlesTechTime]

Thank you so much Roberto You are really helping people out because I know everyone when they start out have trouble with this. I still forget the basics from time to time. Although I learned many new things in this video. My eye contact and posture is always an issue lol

[@HomeRapidRepair]

Roberto the lower progress bar for each topic / chapter is very interesting....can you report back to us creators later how well this works as a retention tactic? Thanks

[@RobertoBlake]

Yes I can

[@CreativeThinking52]

Hello Roberto, Awesome tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Have a great weekend. 🎉😊 215 likes

[@DeAnnaTroupe]

I like the tip on keep on rolling and also doing short form content if you feel nervous.

[@RobertoBlake]

I save so much editing time by just letting the camera roll

[@BasketballTall]

Great advice Roberto.

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad it was helpful! What tips do you think helped most?

[@BasketballTall]

@@RobertoBlake the none use of teleprompters. I’m a bullet point guy myself.

[@takiyafarmer263]

All were useful to me with the one about keeping the camera eye level from the beginning.

[@MartinBuckland]

Great tips, thanks Roberto!

[@RobertoBlake]

What tip do you feel helped the most?

[@katsolaresakatstail7823]

Hi, you need anti reflection lenses. Ask when you have them made. It's an upgrade, and it will make it easier to see clearly with lights around, especially in low light surroubding situations like night driving too. Just FYI from someone who used to work in the field of lenses.

[@katsolaresakatstail7823]

This you won't see the lights in your glasses I pictures and videos.

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@basketball4dummies]

Thank you for your advice

[@RobertoBlake]

You're welcome

[@mackenziemill]

wow this is real funny timing. I met you at Vidsummit the last couple of years. As I am preparing to launch my channel I have used you as an example. I want to get so intune with my content, focus on the delivery, become a one take wonder (like you) ... I don't want to edit, edit, edit. Thank you for being my inspiration

[@gracemelegance6623]

Thank you so much for being so inspiring 💗

[@RobertoBlake]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@UrbanInfluence54209]

Love it. The hardest part is getting dressed 😮

[@RobertoBlake]

😂

[@fullofgraceandtruth85]

Great Content ❤

[@anniespence4988]

Never would have thought about standing over sitting, but now I'll have to try it! Thanks for that.👏

[@RobertoBlake]

It’s a game changer

[@UrbanInfluence54209]

Thank you for sharing 😊 Handsome 😊

[@YACKYSNACKY]

Roberto!💫⭐️💫

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@YACKYSNACKY]

Eye contact with the lens.

[@FPLtfs]

I need to work on this, but I see progress from my first videos one year ago.

[@RobertoBlake]

What do you mean?

[@olaines9154]

Question! As far as sponsorships or brands deals do you think they prefer working with those who show their face?

[@RobertoBlake]

Generally yes

[@olaines9154]

Thanks. Love your content.

[@TashabyNature]

Feeling less of a lunatic 😂 thanks for sharing

[@RobertoBlake]

😂

[@UrbanInfluence54209]

Standing interesting 😮

[@RobertoBlake]

It makes a significant difference

[@KarenColeUKLawyer]

Hi great information 👍

[@RobertoBlake]

What tip do you think was the most helpful?

[@KarenColeUKLawyer]

@RobertoBlake 👋 Roberto I liked how you said to keep recording even if you messed up... as I start all over again ( and it is so time-consuming). I also found Teleprompters hard to follow getting the speed right. I do way to many ums and ahs...that takes a lot of editing. Your point about delivery was also helpful and I am trying to improve that. ( When presenting to the court, we are taught not to show emotion, it is very different in England to America, so I struggle with not sounding mono toned. 😐 Oh, I also started using notes on my phone to glance down, when you said that is OK, I feel better as I wasn't sure if that looks right. ( I find going faceless is more evergreen and if the viewer has a visual, it is more interesting, for replay. I get so nervous going live, and I found that the live shelve hardly achieves any views. Thanks I am a working progress. So much to learn when it comes to being a you tuber... 💕 Your tips are very helpful.

[@ndnd9702]

Thank you so much for these tips. How do you speak and breath at the same time? How do you stop your throat from getting DRY my goodness and do you stop your face from itching then your body and before you know it every thing has fallen apart. Can’t breathe throat dry and a scratching fit!!!

[@RobertoBlake]

Mostly it’s just practice

[@PreciousGabriella_]

Am a new KZbinr Thanks for the tips

[@PinkCollar]

❤thx

[@LoisLeonora]

Personal, I put goggly eyes on my camera and gave it a name...it helps a lot.

[@PreciousGabriella_]

But if I slant landscape my iPhone I won’t be able to face the camera

[@Homeboundcricket]

hey Roberto. it was you 4/5 years back that motivated me in creating my youtube channel and working consistently. it took me 4 to 5 years to reach at 70,000 subscriber and daily 10 to 15 thousand views. my channel got suspended and im sure i didn't went against the community guideline. i wish i could show you the content. Please help me to get back that channel. i seriously followed you since 4 years.

[@RobertoBlake]

You need to reach out to TeamKZbin on Twitter to do anything about it 🙏🏾

[@Nicoles_CraftyCorner]

Thank you for all of your wonderful tips. Your long and short form videos are great. I’m super close to 1000 subscribers and you’ve helped quite a bit!

[@Ambi1021]

Do you have tips for people who want to be faceless on social media?

[@RobertoBlake]

Reference my recent stream on AI tools

[@OfficerPapi]

Yo Roberto,I noticed you stopped religiously wearing the hat. Good for you man, I always thought it didn’t really fit you.

[@RobertoBlake]

It makes green screen easier

[@DrBisharaWilson]

Going live more just to get the practice in

[@lunazamoracreative]

I know I suck, but I improve a little each time. I’m posting one today. It’s going to suck, but no one will see it so who cares!!😂

[@RobertoBlake]

Little by little

[@texasgoddess323]

Hi, Roberto!! When will you have your next channel analysis LIVE? I have 206 videos with 837 SUBS. Abysmal! It feels like I’m getting fewer views lately. I post weekly, with a varied content. I know having one focus is better, but I’m not even getting 100 views per video. I will send you a SUPER CHAT at that time. Thank you!! I NEED HELP! Texas🌻

[@RobertoBlake]

Work on your thumbnails and titles more than anything. It’s likely the main reason they are under performing

[@RichardFulford]

Dress comfortably, I don’t really care how I look, but when I look back at a video and see one collar up and one tucked in , I really cringe.

[@RobertoBlake]

Lol 😂

[@NgabiaJohner]

Today is my birthday with 0 likes 0 subscriber 😢 painfull

[@RobertoBlake]

Keep trying just do better 💪🏾

[@realdutchdave]

Just don't be on camera...

[@RobertoBlake]

😅

[@YACKYSNACKY]

🤭

[@DanielLaurencin]

Sorry Roberto Blake, I do not use camera to do videos. I am a faceless content creator that does not use his face, on his real voice.

[@RobertoBlake]

Okay…