Video Marketing With No Regrets! Fearless Video

It's time to get fearless with your video creation!

Most people fear making video the same way they’re petrified of public speaking. More often than not though, when you actually "suck it up" and dive in, it's no longer scary. In fact with practice it can become fun!

It's kinda like public speaking, but not.  There's the speaking part of course, but with recorded video you get to freeze your bloopers in time and then remove them. So no need to feel inadequate or embarrassed if you make a mistake... 

Let's talk some more about why you need not fear making video:

Everyone Was A Nervous Newbie

You're not alone. Making video was new and nerve wracking once for every creator, even the best of them.

It's OK to be nervous and a little unsure because this is new to you. But with time it will become second nature if you do it often enough.

Create a Comfortable Environment

A comfortable environment will definitely have a calming effect on you. Set-up in a quiet room with suitable furniture.

Create a space that you can use regularly to make video.

Here's some timeless advice from Lemonly.com on how to set up your space to maximize good results.  Click the image below to view the full infographic.

Practice, Practice, Practice

One among the many advantages of video is that you can practice without anyone other than yourself ever seeing it.

Set up your webcam to record yourself talking to the camera. You can check your lighting, sound, and rehearse different ways to get your message across before you ever publish a single pixel.

Smile & Look At The Camera

When you create a video, you’ll want to understand where to look at the camera.

If you read notes, your eyes are downcast. A teleprompter can help with that. If you're using a built-in webcam, you can use free software on desktop or browser that will display your script on the screen. Here are two that I've found that look interesting: Teleprompter Mirror, and Imaginary Teleprompter

Ideally you'll only have notes on the screen and will elaborate on them as you speak. That sounds much more natural than reading.

You can also use a separate screen for your teleprompter if you're recording with a smartphone. 

On the other hand, you don't want to stare unblinkingly at the camera, that's just creepy...

Imagine you're having a conversation with your viewers. So it’s okay to look down once in a while to read a quote or other info that you don’t want to get wrong.