Slay That DIY video content with these confidence boosters

Afraid of not looking like you know what you're doing on camera when making those DIY videos? I get it. It's not natural to talk to a lens, so don't beat yourself up over it.

But don’t stop there! That content creation block is definitely something you can overcome with a little practice and preparation. And repeating three little words will make the world of difference when you want to learn how to be comfortable on camera: write, recite, ignite. 

Let’s break those down and what they mean for your video content creation, shall we?

Write: Creating Video with Intentional Content

First, you’re going to want to prepare a script beforehand. I can not stress this enough. Some argue an outline is enough… but in my own experience, it’s really not.

Being on camera and figuring out how to make good videos is already a steep learning curve. Your mind is already processing a bunch of new things simultaneously: framing your shot, checking your sound, hitting record, keeping up your energy from start to finish, even reminding yourself to smile… or breathe. The last thing I want you to worry about is what you're going to say when the light turns red.

Even if you don't recite the script verbatim, putting your full thoughts on paper will help your video marketing material really soak in. And when that happens, it’s going to be so much easier to deliver that content on camera.

Recite: How to Create an Online Video with Confidence

Now that you've written your video content ideas down, it's time for you to recite them. Practice reading your script out loud—to your mirror, to your pet, to your lamp. Whoever’s on hand really!

This is essential because most of the time our writing style doesn’t sound the way we talk. It almost always requires some fine tuning to take that formal way of wording things and make it sound more... comfortable and lived in. So if you keep stumbling over the same sentence, rewrite it until it rolls off the tongue effortlessly. 

Another surefire way to make sure your video content sounds natural is by reading it to a friend or a family member. If at any point they don’t understand something or they start spacing out, make note and adjust accordingly.

While you're reading, you’ll also want to make note of where you naturally pause. Chunk out your text at these breaks, so that when you start filming your video content, you can easily work on one paragraph at a time per take. Breaking your script into bite-sized pieces will make the whole process less overwhelming. And if you mess up, it’s no big deal to start over at the beginning of that chunk.

Ignite: Warming Up

Now it's time to ignite. And what I mean by this is that you should take the time to warm up.

Have you ever woken up in the morning only to sound like you spent last night smoking an entire pack of cigarettes? Yeah, we don't want that.

So warm up your vocals and body by doing some basic stretches and vocal cord exercises. Heck, go sing in the shower! 

And don’t forget to drink plenty of water before, during and after filming. Professional musicians and athletes warm up before performances, so why wouldn't you?

Final Thoughts on Bold, Natural Video Creation

So don’t forget: write, recite, ignite. If you practice these three things, you’re going to see a noticeable difference in how natural you look (and feel) in your videos. You can learn how . You absolutely can do it on camera!

And one last thing before you go: don't get hung up on perfection. This is a skill like any other that gets easier with time. One quote I’m always repeating to myself is, "Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice reduces the imperfection." 

So breathe, smile, and create that content with confidence!

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