Most of my videos I script out word for word. I split the script into short 1-2 sentence takes, and then deliver each 2-3 times. In post I pick the best deliver for each one, and then put them all together. This helps a lot with not having to memorize much, keeps me concise, and allows me to move around in the frame, which I think makes for a much more dynamic video.
the DM Lair I shoot my videos very similarly. If I do a top 10 bunny items list, for example, I shoot each point separately. I do several takes & then edit together the best of each point. I script most of the video word for word or have talking points and have an idea of the delivery before recording. Off camera I have my note pad next to me to refer to in between takes. This is the best way I have found works for me. Winging it did not work! I rambled for 10 minutes during my first video and had no real intro.
This is great for me not so much because of memory, but because I start out paying attention to my funny facial features but then go right back the more I am into my point. So starts great then heads south. Always have to redo last half.
Dude, you just went back and looked at your videos and you are doing EXACTLY what you stated here. Solved a problem for me. Especially for what I am about to do as I rebrand my channel! THANKS!
Absolute genius! Watching your video taught me how to write a script and surely sped up the whole process. While reading one of your articles and watching this video I had genuine moments of awe... Now I need to practice, practice, practice. Thanks a million for your help and all the best from Poland. ✌✌👌👌🖐🖐
Great video. I've been struggling with this concept for a while now. Don't want to script my videos completely because it doesn't feel authentic, but when I just pick a topic and talk about it non-scripted, I go off-topic a lot. Looking forward to implementing this into my videos. Thanks!
Literally what I'm going through right now! I've been trying to go verbatim and I don't like it, others say it's fine but I want it better! This is helpful
I cannot believe it. I just saw three of your videos back to back. 100%. I came here to find out how to improve retention or engagement in videos. And to my surprise, I see some familiar people out here. Of all the people I see the great Mr. Nick Nimmin. Just before watching your video, I was on his channel watching his video on the same topic. So great content, Salma. Keep it up. I am sure to binge-watch a lot of your videos to improve my video making skills. This video was amazing because all the things you said, in the beginning, I have tried. Rambling, Teleprompter, By heart, Notes, Bullets even Evernote. So amazing content. Thank you.
This is SOOOO helpful. I've been speaking in public for 25 years. I thought "I've got this!" Let's just say that I saved my outtakes on my first run because they were hilarious and I just KNOW I'm going to want to use them some day. No wonder my audiences laugh in my speeches. My facial expressions are hysterical! PS...LOVE Evernote. So glad that's the system you use. I've already made my notes there, so it should be easy to tweak it to make it better.
It always amazes me how video production is a whole different ball game compared to public speaking, although there are some cross-overs. Glad you save those bloopers, should be hilarious eventually hahaha!
Thanks for the video, I just subbed! I needed this so bad... the scripting is definitely needed for me because of my anxiety disorder I can barely speak to people and the camera is no different because I know people will be seeting it. However knowing I can decide in the editing process if people do indeed see it is helping me move forward with planning at least. Congrats on 50 videos I hope I make it that far. :)
This is one of the best, most educational, lessons I've found so far! Thank you for that! I've truly been searching and asking around for advice like this. Great work1
I am just about to launch my own channel in Japanese on a regular basis. As I am not a Japanese native speaker I really need to get my ideas into order before execution. Great tips, thank-you!
I've struggled with this myself and it has put me off making videos until now. I'm going to be putting this idea into action straight away and will comment back on how I get on.
I am currently doing some preparations for a speech on Wednesday. I am trying my best to keep practicing and I feel robotic only because my practice is so repetitive, not because I sound monotone.
im more of the unscripted kind of guy but scripting is important and im learning more. Im learning more how to feel comfortable with the camera pointed to my face. I wont let fear stop me from posting on youtube.
Perfect, I joined the Facebook group this morning and here you’re mentioning it! I’m learning so much from you because even though there are a lot of YT Insiders teaching out there, and indeed I’m picking up pieces from all of them, what you address is exactly why I’m doing videos and what I’m doing on TH-cam in the first place! I’m a very well seasoned entrepreneur wanting to grow my personal brand with videos, and I connect with you more as a professional colleague than I do with most of the faces out there.
Thank you for the informative video I watched it till the end. Do you have your sample script published outside of facebook please? I'm not o facebook and don't wish to be either, but would like to take a look at the promised example of how you scripted this one so I hope you can offer an alternative. Many thanks in advance!
thanks i love this! After a year I've JUST come to the same conclusion then came across this video. When scripting, I'm on point and articulate but lose my connection. Off script I ramble and repeat myself but I'm "me" and having a conversation. I think treating it like a presentation, practicing it with talking points, is my sweet spot.
Informative and quite helpful, thank you. I'm not really scripting most of my videos yet, I just started making them, but I do have one that I used a script for, which was my intro video. What I did was just jot down points I wanted to address in a notebook (yes, a physical notebook, I'm old school) and when I would find myself stumbling, I would glance down at my notebook in my lap. This allowed me to see what else I wanted to talk about and take a moment to collect my thoughts before I start speaking (very important for me, as my mouth often has a very hard time keeping up with my brain). Then when I look back up, I give myself a second or two to make for easy editing, and start speaking. The uncut version of this minute-long video ended up being almost 15 minutes of me rambling, staring awkwardly at the camera while I collect my thoughts, and (the most common, in my case) getting tongue-tied and tripping over my words. It really kind of makes me want to include blooper reels in my videos. On an unrelated topic, I really like that shirt you're wearing. Hope you have a great day! Thanks again for a great video, and congratulations on your 50th video!
Sounds perfect and exactly what I do, except with the phone. Even though I love making notes old school too with a notebook, definitely helps with clarity! Love your detailed description 💜
Hi Salma, I figured out your strategy the moment I saw the phone in your hand. The reason for that is that I'm trying to use the exact same strategy in my content as well. Though I'm currently struggling with it a bit, this is the strategy that I think suits me. I learned some other important points as well from your video, and am now going to watch the other video that you mentioned. Congratulations on completing your 50 videos and best of luck for the future. -Nasir
I needed that,because I did not make a script and then I struggle when talking and cant remember everything I wanted to say :). I deleted everything 3 times and decided to start with a video with voiceover without the people seeing my face. But thats not what I want! So now I start all over with some good preparations :D
Very nice and useful information. I am very surprise to see this 5 years old video on your channel. In new videos you are looking more young as compared to 5 years old videos. D/d you are going more young. Your videos are really very knowledgeable and looking real loyality with the viewer. You are delivery original information . Best of luck 👍
Brilliant advice thankyou.... doing these vids is completely out of my comfort zone. But my son wants to do them, so giving it ago...looking very natural is hard haha .Our next video is going to be better..... Thanks again👍
I'm doing the same as you except instead of using a phone, I'm using my PC. BTW, I joined your Facebook group, but I couldn't find the free video script example.
Hi Maria, if you're in the group, the script is in the comments of this post: facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingwithvideo/permalink/1255637741226400/
As an actor, my advice is to memorize the whole script upfront before shooting the video. Alternatively, you can memorize a paragraph and then shoot each paragraph. ☘☘ It's hard but your audience would love it as they can engage with you more compared to the videos shot with teleprompter or other workarounds. ☘☘
Congrats on 50 vids! I have 47 vids on another channel of mine and only have 23 subscribers. I'm on my 3rd video on my personal brand channel though and it's tough. I cannot stop looking at my script on my tablet in front of me. It's hard. I get frustrated every time. I've tried bullet points but when I use bullet points, I end up rambling even more out of nervousness. I'm constantly looking away from the camera and it looks terrible. Does it ever get better with time? The nervousness part?
Congratulations with your 50th video. I love your channel and keep up the good work. I am really learning a great deal of ideas and strategies. Thanks Nick Nimmin for pointing me here to Salma's channel. Bless you both
Great video and you are a joy to watch :-) I am new to the video thing for my business and I was struggeling today to make a video to introduce how I work as it was too much text to memorise... see gotta learn lots -)
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InformedSR Thankful Thanks
Hahahaha... That was a good one
damn should have read the comments before watching! well noted :D
Jesus Thank you.
Thank you
Most of my videos I script out word for word. I split the script into short 1-2 sentence takes, and then deliver each 2-3 times. In post I pick the best deliver for each one, and then put them all together.
This helps a lot with not having to memorize much, keeps me concise, and allows me to move around in the frame, which I think makes for a much more dynamic video.
the DM Lair I shoot my videos very similarly. If I do a top 10 bunny items list, for example, I shoot each point separately. I do several takes & then edit together the best of each point. I script most of the video word for word or have talking points and have an idea of the delivery before recording. Off camera I have my note pad next to me to refer to in between takes. This is the best way I have found works for me. Winging it did not work! I rambled for 10 minutes during my first video and had no real intro.
This is great for me not so much because of memory, but because I start out paying attention to my funny facial features but then go right back the more I am into my point. So starts great then heads south. Always have to redo last half.
Dude, you just went back and looked at your videos and you are doing EXACTLY what you stated here. Solved a problem for me. Especially for what I am about to do as I rebrand my channel! THANKS!
No offense, I'm not a D&D fan. But I actually sat through like 3 videos in full. Excellent presentation. You look very natural!
I found it to be the best for me as well, because it keeps me on track and makes editing easier, but not less time consuming.
Salma....your videos are so lively. I have listened to almost 2 hours till now. Love that natural bubbliness.. keep it up.
Absolute genius!
Watching your video taught me how to write a script and surely sped up the whole process.
While reading one of your articles and watching this video I had genuine moments of awe... Now I need to practice, practice, practice.
Thanks a million for your help and all the best from Poland. ✌✌👌👌🖐🖐
Aww thanks. Would love to hear more about these "genius moments"
Great video. I've been struggling with this concept for a while now. Don't want to script my videos completely because it doesn't feel authentic, but when I just pick a topic and talk about it non-scripted, I go off-topic a lot. Looking forward to implementing this into my videos. Thanks!
ThriveKing Sounds good! Come back and let me know your results!
Finally a useful script tutorial after searching the whole youtube family
Very helpful!
Literally what I'm going through right now! I've been trying to go verbatim and I don't like it, others say it's fine but I want it better! This is helpful
Just found your channel and Im so happy I did ! You're a lifesaver. thank you
I cannot believe it. I just saw three of your videos back to back. 100%. I came here to find out how to improve retention or engagement in videos. And to my surprise, I see some familiar people out here. Of all the people I see the great Mr. Nick Nimmin. Just before watching your video, I was on his channel watching his video on the same topic. So great content, Salma. Keep it up. I am sure to binge-watch a lot of your videos to improve my video making skills. This video was amazing because all the things you said, in the beginning, I have tried. Rambling, Teleprompter, By heart, Notes, Bullets even Evernote. So amazing content. Thank you.
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This is SOOOO helpful. I've been speaking in public for 25 years. I thought "I've got this!" Let's just say that I saved my outtakes on my first run because they were hilarious and I just KNOW I'm going to want to use them some day. No wonder my audiences laugh in my speeches. My facial expressions are hysterical! PS...LOVE Evernote. So glad that's the system you use. I've already made my notes there, so it should be easy to tweak it to make it better.
It always amazes me how video production is a whole different ball game compared to public speaking, although there are some cross-overs. Glad you save those bloopers, should be hilarious eventually hahaha!
Thanks for the video, I just subbed! I needed this so bad... the scripting is definitely needed for me because of my anxiety disorder I can barely speak to people and the camera is no different because I know people will be seeting it. However knowing I can decide in the editing process if people do indeed see it is helping me move forward with planning at least. Congrats on 50 videos I hope I make it that far. :)
Secrets revealed...the cat is out of the bag now!!!! Congrats on the 50th video!
Thank you Nick!! More secrets shall be revealed to ye who believe.... 😮
Hey, you guys know each other. This makes me happy :)
Nick Nimmin are you her teacher?😂🤣
Nick Nimmin hey nick.. hw are you? Suggest me a camera, i mean budget camera because in my videos there is a lot of blur. 😕
Hi, Nick, good to see you here also !
That was a wonderful tips, pause ur action and look on script. Love it. Thanks
Watching this today as I have started my youtube channel and want to learn about scripting. Thanks for this ma'am.
This is one of the best, most educational, lessons I've found so far! Thank you for that! I've truly been searching and asking around for advice like this. Great work1
That means the world to me, thank for taking time to comment!
I am just about to launch my own channel in Japanese on a regular basis. As I am not a Japanese native speaker I really need to get my ideas into order before execution. Great tips, thank-you!
Thank you for this., I have been switching my camera on and rambling. Now I will script
Thank you so much it help me so much ❤❤❤
I've struggled with this myself and it has put me off making videos until now.
I'm going to be putting this idea into action straight away and will comment back on how I get on.
Zero2Dad do you have the outcome allready?
I am currently doing some preparations for a speech on Wednesday. I am trying my best to keep practicing and I feel robotic only because my practice is so repetitive, not because I sound monotone.
im more of the unscripted kind of guy but scripting is important and im learning more. Im learning more how to feel comfortable with the camera pointed to my face. I wont let fear stop me from posting on youtube.
Saw your video on Entrepreneur. It was slow there. So found you here. And congrats on 50th Video!
How awesome of you to come on over!!!
Hello l am indian these is very helpfull video for me thank you so much
Thanks for this some great information have you written any books
Not yet!
Great and informational video indeed! Huge help for us small youtubers who are struggling to talk in front of the camera continuously! Kudos!
Thank you!
You are doing a great work maam. It is really helpful..
Salma, I've seen a lot of videos and I have to say that I am really impressed!
Perfect, I joined the Facebook group this morning and here you’re mentioning it! I’m learning so much from you because even though there are a lot of YT Insiders teaching out there, and indeed I’m picking up pieces from all of them, what you address is exactly why I’m doing videos and what I’m doing on TH-cam in the first place! I’m a very well seasoned entrepreneur wanting to grow my personal brand with videos, and I connect with you more as a professional colleague than I do with most of the faces out there.
Thank you for the informative video I watched it till the end. Do you have your sample script published outside of facebook please? I'm not o facebook and don't wish to be either, but would like to take a look at the promised example of how you scripted this one so I hope you can offer an alternative. Many thanks in advance!
Yup, just released it as a stand alone thing too. Grab it here: salmajafri.com/video-script-template/
This was a great video. Going through the exact same problem. Thank you
I am watching this video from India.
Nicely explained... Madam ji... Helpful...
SALAM-THANKS FOR VIDEO,STARTING UP NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET
Really helpful. Thanks so much.
thanks i love this! After a year I've JUST come to the same conclusion then came across this video. When scripting, I'm on point and articulate but lose my connection. Off script I ramble and repeat myself but I'm "me" and having a conversation. I think treating it like a presentation, practicing it with talking points, is my sweet spot.
Thanks a lot, congrats for what you are doing.
A much needed video for new TH-camr :-).Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience
And yes,Congratulations on your 50th Video
All Indians thanks for your kind words!
Thank you. Very nicely done
I love your channel . Working for me . Thank you
Really helpful content! Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you!x
Yay Tammi that means a lot!!!
That's very helpful, thanks for the information
Informative and quite helpful, thank you. I'm not really scripting most of my videos yet, I just started making them, but I do have one that I used a script for, which was my intro video. What I did was just jot down points I wanted to address in a notebook (yes, a physical notebook, I'm old school) and when I would find myself stumbling, I would glance down at my notebook in my lap. This allowed me to see what else I wanted to talk about and take a moment to collect my thoughts before I start speaking (very important for me, as my mouth often has a very hard time keeping up with my brain). Then when I look back up, I give myself a second or two to make for easy editing, and start speaking.
The uncut version of this minute-long video ended up being almost 15 minutes of me rambling, staring awkwardly at the camera while I collect my thoughts, and (the most common, in my case) getting tongue-tied and tripping over my words. It really kind of makes me want to include blooper reels in my videos.
On an unrelated topic, I really like that shirt you're wearing.
Hope you have a great day! Thanks again for a great video, and congratulations on your 50th video!
Sounds perfect and exactly what I do, except with the phone. Even though I love making notes old school too with a notebook, definitely helps with clarity! Love your detailed description 💜
That was so helpful. Video is amazing. Straight to the point!!!!!
Superb and really need that insight.
Bravo! This helped me alot. Do you know a good video editor?
@content2go Podcast Windows
@content2go Podcast Cheers!
Congratulations on the 50th video.
Lots of tips.
Thanks.
NITHIN PHILIP Thanks for watching!
Hi Salma, I figured out your strategy the moment I saw the phone in your hand. The reason for that is that I'm trying to use the exact same strategy in my content as well. Though I'm currently struggling with it a bit, this is the strategy that I think suits me. I learned some other important points as well from your video, and am now going to watch the other video that you mentioned. Congratulations on completing your 50 videos and best of luck for the future.
-Nasir
Great minds.... :) Thanks so much for watching and let me know if you face any challenges as you figure out your scripting and production set up!
_You speak very well in feont camera. M fan of your speech and delivey._
Thank you for this video, such a nice presented video.
I needed that,because I did not make a script and then I struggle when talking and cant remember everything I wanted to say :). I deleted everything 3 times and decided to start with a video with voiceover without the people seeing my face. But thats not what I want! So now I start all over with some good preparations :D
Your a real natural ! Good info and very well explained!
Thanks a lot,I love ur tips,and it's really helpful to me.......thnk u,thnk u,thnk uuuuu😊😊😊😊
Love your techniques,simple but very detailed
3K Subs! 50 Videos!
Love the scripting ideas, perfect blend of having an outline and going off the cuff!
First!! Haha, thank you Brian 😍😍 #partytime
Thank u for great tutorial.
congrats salma. tqvm for the tips.
The more I watch your video, I can see myself doing what. I wanted to improve on. Thank you! I plan, I do, and I repeat
You are brilliant! thank you.
This is precisely the information I was searching for. Thank you for a great tutorial and great ideas.
Very nice and useful information. I am very surprise to see this 5 years old video on your channel.
In new videos you are looking more young as compared to 5 years old videos. D/d you are going more young.
Your videos are really very knowledgeable and looking real loyality with the viewer. You are delivery original information .
Best of luck 👍
Off topic and memory loss is my talent Lol i found your 50th video really helpful . Your 50th video was my first. Well done
I ran into the same issues! Writing in your speaking style is so key. Thank you so much!
Yes!
Thanks for the useful tips!
Brilliant advice thankyou.... doing these vids is completely out of my comfort zone. But my son wants to do them, so giving it ago...looking very natural is hard haha .Our next video is going to be better..... Thanks again👍
That was educative. Thank you.
Really useful video, thanks Salma
Amazing Salma....nice & informative
Congratulations on the 50th video :) Nice to see the collab with Nick paid off with so many new subscribers who see value in your videos!
Thank you thank you! Truly grateful 🙌
btw, why does your subscribe button in video still show 2400 :P
Haha. I'll update it when I get to 5K to give myself some incentive ;)
Oh, that's soon then :)
Thanks for this information
Really appreciating this video...I relate!!
Very useful video! 👏👏👏
I love your tips!
I’ve been looking for this exact video. I don’t want to memorize ten minutes worth of talking. Thanks for these tips.
LOVE THIS! I'm starting a new coaching business and YT channel and this is exactly what I needed :)
hi, how did you get this background? Can you please help me
It's made in photoshop, hired a designer to do it.
Wats that app name??
I love you! Learned so much
Great video Salma. I can really relate because I tried everything except for the teleprompter. Thank you for your guidance. It's much appreciated.
Did you manage to find something that worked for you?
I'm doing the same as you except instead of using a phone, I'm using my PC. BTW, I joined your Facebook group, but I couldn't find the free video script example.
Hi Maria, if you're in the group, the script is in the comments of this post: facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingwithvideo/permalink/1255637741226400/
Thank you so much Salma.
Love this video! Great job Salma!
Glad to have come across this. Thanks for sharing your tips.
What do you use to edit your video ... may i ask ?
As an actor, my advice is to memorize the whole script upfront before shooting the video. Alternatively, you can memorize a paragraph and then shoot each paragraph. ☘☘
It's hard but your audience would love it as they can engage with you more compared to the videos shot with teleprompter or other workarounds. ☘☘
Congratulations of your milestone.
Hi, Thank you for this video, I just started 3 weeks ago, you are right, it's not easy, can tell me please what video editor are you using ? Thanks
We are using Adobe premiere pro for editing. Good luck!!
subscribed.. The video was helpful.
Congrats on 50 vids! I have 47 vids on another channel of mine and only have 23 subscribers. I'm on my 3rd video on my personal brand channel though and it's tough. I cannot stop looking at my script on my tablet in front of me. It's hard. I get frustrated every time. I've tried bullet points but when I use bullet points, I end up rambling even more out of nervousness. I'm constantly looking away from the camera and it looks terrible. Does it ever get better with time? The nervousness part?
How did you do your background ma'am?
Congrats for 50 th video. Very useful. Expecting more.
Well done , Salam. Very uselful.
Thank you
Congratulations with your 50th video. I love your channel and keep up the good work. I am really learning a great deal of ideas and strategies. Thanks Nick Nimmin for pointing me here to Salma's channel. Bless you both
Yay for Nick! And also for you for coming over :) Thanks for the kind words.
Great hints
Awesome as usual Salma!
New subscriber here ♥ Your videos are really very helpful
I Haven't Remember A Single Word Except Watching You The Whole Time😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Same 😂😂😂
This was a very educational vid. I definitely subscribed & will learn more from u. Congrats on you 50th!!🎉🎉
Woohoo Mario!
Your video was really helpful, I will use try it for my new contents. Thank you.
Awesome to know! Please let me know if you have any questions!
This was SO helpful! Thank you so much! I am so happy I found this.
Yay!!
Great video! You are amazing and so natural on camera.
Thank you 🙌
Great video very helpful thank you!
Thank you for watching!!
Great video and you are a joy to watch :-) I am new to the video thing for my business and I was struggeling today to make a video to introduce how I work as it was too much text to memorise... see gotta learn lots -)
Happy to help :) it takes a bit of getting used to but the techniques in the video work!