How to Talk to the Camera (pro tips for looking & sounding confident)

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  • @TwinHomeExperts
    @TwinHomeExperts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I started watching this channel years ago, and launched my channel, I have 230k subs and millions a viewers per month. Took me over a hundred videos to finally say, I GOT THIS! Thanks Gillian. ❤

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    00:00 🎥 First videos can feel awkward and uncomfortable for everyone, even experienced TH-camrs.
    02:07 📝 Starting with a simple plan, like bullet points, can boost confidence and naturalness.
    03:31 💡 Avoid scripting every word to encourage natural speaking and confidence.
    04:50 🗣 Discuss topics you're comfortable with to ease into talking on camera.
    06:08 🛋 Before recording, get comfortable with your surroundings and rehearse your first few lines.
    06:54 👁 Maintain eye contact with the camera lens for a more engaging connection with viewers.
    07:48 😊 Smiling while talking can enhance friendliness, charisma, and confidence on camera.
    09:29 💥 Add energy to your delivery to counteract the two-dimensional nature of video.
    10:39 🎬 Editing your own videos initially can accelerate improvement by providing valuable feedback.
    12:10 🎯 Embrace imperfections and authenticity while finding a balance between polish and naturalness.

  • @Shabbydenise
    @Shabbydenise 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, Gillian! I was starting to get depressed because my videos are very crappy!

  • @sangeetalinggi
    @sangeetalinggi หลายเดือนก่อน

    A BEGINNER TH-camR HERE. NEVER FOUND AWKWARD WHILE TALKING INFRONT OF THE CAMERA, STILL VERY HELPFUL VIDEO OF YOURS...
    THANK YOU! 😊

  • @gillianzperkins
    @gillianzperkins  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for watching! Watch my free TH-cam workshop to learn 3 Secrets to Reach 1,000 Subscribers and Get Monetized in 3 Months ➡
    www.gillianperkins.com/youtube-growth-workshop/

  • @Dronebotworkshop
    @Dronebotworkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I honestly think that this is one of your best videos, Gillian. I've now made over 100 videos and still don't think that I have mastered this!

    • @gillianzperkins
      @gillianzperkins  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you!

    • @espartanam
      @espartanam 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And she is honest with numbers. I am glad and grateful for this channel.

  • @MikeBernard123
    @MikeBernard123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I especially like your points on looking in the lens, smiling, and energy.

  • @MarkGallowayPhotography
    @MarkGallowayPhotography 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is so helpful, thanks for these tips! Just going out to shoot my second video now, excited to implement these things.

  • @kdguntherpropertiesbyfrida1496
    @kdguntherpropertiesbyfrida1496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and very inspiring. I like that you don't stare at the lens for the whole video and your eye movements are very natural.

  • @saiaquaworld1264
    @saiaquaworld1264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautifully explained

  • @advocateketanbawane2210
    @advocateketanbawane2210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Most important topic

  • @divinefeminine3
    @divinefeminine3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for these unique tips and insight. One of the best videos on this topic that I’ve seen. It makes so much sense doing the editing yourself so you understand the process and limitations when we pay someone to do it.

  • @moircandlecompany
    @moircandlecompany 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So appreciate you for this video❤

  • @Aprons.Overalls
    @Aprons.Overalls 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are so inspiring, Gillian! 😇 We watch all sorts of creator education videos and the space is mostly male dominated. We are a husband and wife crew and we love learning from a diverse source of educators. Your honesty and personality resonate with both of us and we are so happy when we see you have a new video. Some day when the time is right, we hope to sign up for some of your courses. Thank you for all that you do!

    • @gillianzperkins
      @gillianzperkins  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment! ❤️

  • @tirarosaurioreads
    @tirarosaurioreads 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very good video. I'm just starting and struggle with my confidence. But one step at a time. The last tip was super useful.

  • @ThriveWithStefyWefy
    @ThriveWithStefyWefy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips Gillian! Thanks putting them to practice now. I’m truly enjoying my TH-cam journey, but I have to get tips from experienced people like you. Thanks!

  • @tube-master
    @tube-master 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for these amazing tips 💪 Looking forward to implement them into my workflow 👌

  • @joemahma3457
    @joemahma3457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You’re amazing, that is all 🫶

  • @Abhi-passionatetoexplore
    @Abhi-passionatetoexplore 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for sharing ideas ❤
    Lot's of love 🎉

  • @SunshineRisesAgain
    @SunshineRisesAgain ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Gillian. So good. I love how you tell the real deal. 😊

  • @sapna85p
    @sapna85p ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing that! ❤

  • @eusebiocanogutierrez493
    @eusebiocanogutierrez493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video popped up right exactly when I was about to hit the record button of my cellphone. I've been trying to start my TH-cam channel for so long, but my fear to not perform good enough on camera has held me back to do it several times.
    Thank you Gillian, this is kind of a sign of the universe for me.
    ✨🙏🏽✨🙏🏽✨🙏🏽✨

    • @gillianzperkins
      @gillianzperkins  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad, Eusebio! You got this! 🙂💪🏼

  • @moniquedubois9753
    @moniquedubois9753 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for making this! It's so super helpful for me. I appreciate you.

  • @nerdmommy7114
    @nerdmommy7114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so helpful! Why 9.1k views only compared to your other videos?! Anyway, thank you so much!
    I love the edits of different YT content creators, the before and after. That was so awesome! I acknowledge how hard it was to edit that part!

  • @Chantellemarketing
    @Chantellemarketing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, this video was so helpful! I've always been a little intimidated by the idea of talking to the camera, but your pro tips have given me some much-needed confidence. I especially appreciated the suggestion to practice and rehearse before hitting record. I'll definitely be putting that into practice. Thanks for sharing your insights!

    • @gillianzperkins
      @gillianzperkins  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Chantelle! I'm so glad it was helpful. ❤️

  • @pettervaxjo
    @pettervaxjo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God bless you Gillan

  • @roguereemerged
    @roguereemerged 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU! This is the best video we’ve watched yet!!

  • @callmepr117
    @callmepr117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your tips are very helpful. Thank you

  • @mcnaturall5372
    @mcnaturall5372 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for all of the amazing advice. I appreciate all of the tips.

  • @soundsofrevival9560
    @soundsofrevival9560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video...first to view

  • @LynnTCda
    @LynnTCda 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the tips Gillian. Will be posting my first video soon. I’m trying to be gentle with myself regarding going for perfection. I know I don’t enjoy watching videos with all the “cuts” as they seem artificial to me. Thanks from 🇨🇦

  • @TomIowa1
    @TomIowa1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had my own URL for quite a while but I've never been able to develop it completely. I am planning to hit it hard starting with the new year. I hope that on January 1 I will be able to post a video every day. I know I've got a great subject or niche as some would call it. I know I will struggle with the videos, but after watching this video I will be able to face my fears, knowing that "it will come". Thank you so much for the information and the inspiration you've given me.

  • @MarPbr
    @MarPbr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I just started trying to make videos and the tips answered exactly the doubts and things i saw in myself that i didnt like. Thanks so much, im definitely subscribing !

  • @unlocking_universal
    @unlocking_universal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Gillian!

  • @yongbeom76
    @yongbeom76 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips! You are helping me greatly. Thank you!

  • @TwistedTexures
    @TwistedTexures 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was very helpful! Thank you!

  • @rechellethackray
    @rechellethackray ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this information , greatly appreciated 😊

  • @DachshundStation
    @DachshundStation 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful video. Thanks.

  • @silverbackheathen
    @silverbackheathen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All good tips, thank you. I just need to get past talking to the camera, as well as set the fear aside.😊

  • @madebylora
    @madebylora 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great suggestions, thank you! I’m still new and have lots to learn. So far, for me, I find it easier to be natural if I can’t see myself while filming! (I just do a quick test first to make sure I’ve not cut the top of my head off haha).

  • @wendyvarnerdesigns
    @wendyvarnerdesigns 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful!

  • @NicolaTweed
    @NicolaTweed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video, such great tips ❤

  • @autumn-k
    @autumn-k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the great tips.

  • @mydragonstale1208
    @mydragonstale1208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! It's my purpose to make videos on suicide prevention yet I am terrified to put it mildly. Your videos are helping me gain the courage I need. A million Thank yous!!

    • @OOoKarmaoOO
      @OOoKarmaoOO 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope it'll work especially with TH-cam's annoying censorship

  • @BibleSymbolism
    @BibleSymbolism 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an excellent video! Thanks!

  • @PrashanthS-z6t
    @PrashanthS-z6t ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great content and enjoyable video

  • @CaffeineJogger
    @CaffeineJogger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips. It’s encouraging for me as a raw beginner to watch you consistently looking down or to the side. Thanks for all the great tips. Do you think it’s confidence as well? Which you have in abundance btw. Well done

  • @Phoenix-TheRisingMommy
    @Phoenix-TheRisingMommy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you sooo much..This is really helpful..I appreciate it ❤❤❤

  • @roynelson7613
    @roynelson7613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you love. You are so beautiful and amazing and great at what you do. I really do appreciate these videos to help boost my confidence. I've been through a lot in my life bad motorcycle accident the end of 2013 and I'm going to start my new channel around the first of the year. And your channel is very helpful thank you so much happy holidays son ❤️🥰

  • @PRAVIN_THAKOR_143
    @PRAVIN_THAKOR_143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi I am your big fan and I am from India

  • @MODESTYXO205
    @MODESTYXO205 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great content. What camera do you use for your content

    • @gillianzperkins
      @gillianzperkins  หลายเดือนก่อน

      A lot of the time I just use my Canon m50 because it's easy! If I have a bit more time then I pull out my Nikon Z6 for better quality. :)

  • @alisagreen3162
    @alisagreen3162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gillian, thank you for the encouragement! 💚

  • @bomanson
    @bomanson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Point No.8 is just perfect. People always say I don't smile and look unfriendly and I make that resting b*tch face? annoyed? face. In fact, I was so relaxed and comfy and actually friendly. Now when I edit my video, I know they were right all along 🤣
    So, I plan to smile a little bit more, and just be a little less comfy for the next video.

  • @salemslotandmore8278
    @salemslotandmore8278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You

  • @farukhhasan11
    @farukhhasan11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you. You are so nice.

  • @marcusgonzalez8459
    @marcusgonzalez8459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love the content. What editing software do you use? Do you have a video going over editing video?

  • @pastoreliezer1
    @pastoreliezer1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content. Very enlightening and Encouraging. Thank you

  • @NonaMaryGrace1952
    @NonaMaryGrace1952 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Gillian, this was very helpful. Thank you for sharing. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

  • @Krischibuzor
    @Krischibuzor 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video is giving me enough confidence, I'm starting today

    • @gillianzperkins
      @gillianzperkins  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You got this! ❤️

    • @Krischibuzor
      @Krischibuzor 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @gillianzperkins I will stuck to your page and till I grow

    • @Krischibuzor
      @Krischibuzor 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@gillianzperkins yeah

  • @treytracytravel
    @treytracytravel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great info!

  • @astrona77
    @astrona77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid! How did you cut and close the gap in one move for adobe premiere? All the tips show me how to close all gaps, but not cut and close with a hot key.

  • @TeacherKellyTag
    @TeacherKellyTag 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like you either do more work on the front end or the back end. I’d rather memorize a scrip and then when I go to sit down there are a lot less takes and editing (I hate editing).

  • @4seasonshelf
    @4seasonshelf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a good video editing program, free even? Also where can we get those funny video clips that you sprinkle in? Thanks! Great video.

  • @abigailandjavisfamily
    @abigailandjavisfamily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great advice because im a introvert 😂

  • @chancecooper9246
    @chancecooper9246 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm binge watching your videos now lol

  • @jeremyjamesmusic
    @jeremyjamesmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any advice for what type of editing software to use?

  • @BenjaminPope
    @BenjaminPope 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful video by a beautiful woman

  • @SKWDMDYT
    @SKWDMDYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thanks for this video. Extremely helpful. My suggestion however is to eliminate the extemely annoying and overused TH-camr technique of adding clips from movies and TV. So annoying!!!!

  • @Mrikhtiarhussainkhan
    @Mrikhtiarhussainkhan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    best video

  • @libaneville4931
    @libaneville4931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What video editor where you using at the beginning?

    • @mo-akif
      @mo-akif ปีที่แล้ว

      adobe premiere pro

  • @mattandmeganharden
    @mattandmeganharden 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We just started our channel and we have been scripting our videos. We've found that we try to memorize when scripting, and end up doing tons of takes 😬 We're going to try just doing an outline next time! P.S. We totally misjudged just how hard it is to think when looking at the camera!!

  • @georgianarundgren2385
    @georgianarundgren2385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I struggle with knowing how to edit.

  • @nativeplantgardenclub3424
    @nativeplantgardenclub3424 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have noticed in your recent videos that your speech and mouth don't exactly jive. Is do to editing on Descript?

  • @AbodiGames
    @AbodiGames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    🌹👍

  • @TIANYELI-ow6jx
    @TIANYELI-ow6jx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i cannot help laughing when i face to camera😂

    • @ElevateDiaries
      @ElevateDiaries 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂😂I can't listen to myself 😂my voice sounds so weird to me😂😂😂

  • @allthecommonsense
    @allthecommonsense ปีที่แล้ว

    Editing is a big part of this and it helps to have the right tool. Which video editor turned out to work best for you?

  • @Lindah787
    @Lindah787 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a big struggle speaking in camera 😅😅😅all English is gone haha😂😂😂😂I struggle alot

    • @ElevateDiaries
      @ElevateDiaries 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I get this😂😂😂

    • @thechrislewisssss
      @thechrislewisssss 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just have a conversation with the camera like a friend. I struggled with this too.

  • @LouisA-q3r
    @LouisA-q3r 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It would help if I were an attractive woman, but I'm an ugly old guy so......maybe I can use an A.I. model? 😏

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    @ccsdcoiakzaconcc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @earthsteward9
    @earthsteward9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My videos look unprofessional because that's what it is about: just an average guy reviewing guitar picks without any sponsors or expectations about making a living from it. I might do a more professional channel on a different topic later on but for now I am having fun

  • @luckeymandlekar2604
    @luckeymandlekar2604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    read shrimat bhagavt gita book every problem soltion in life
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    hare krishna hare ram🙏

  • @Rossdink
    @Rossdink 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She’s got good tips. Stands out from the pack