Help me loosen up please

Ricklishous

Ricklishous

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I love taking videos, and editing them as well, but there's just one thing... It's awkward for myself to speak in front of a camera! It's so weird! I'm usually an extremely creative, animated, spontaneous person, but when I step in front of that rolling camera, all thoughts are gone. It's almost like being in kindergarten; Trying to talk to a girl you have a crush on.

Im trying to be a vlogger, and that's what it's all about; Talking! Do you guys have any tips/suggestions/advice/experiences anything that'll get me feeling better about this?? Lol, or is it just all about time, and getting use to it as I go along. Thanks so much guys!
 
You don't have to look directly at the camera, just do it for a few seconds and you can pretend its not there and go into a daydream while talking about the topic in your views. Well its the best personal experience I've had anyways.
 
Jawad nailed it! Just pretend it's not there, pretend it's actual people sitting there infront of you :)
Just be yourself like how you would be to your friends & family. Haha & you'll get used to your voice when you edit & watch it later, you'll find that it's actually okay :P
 
i just saw your vid! It wasn't bad at all. In fact you look pretty natural. I'm sure it'll get better. I feel ya thou. On the same boat lol!
 
forever4 said:
i just saw your vid! It wasn't bad at all. In fact you look pretty natural. I'm sure it'll get better. I feel ya thou. On the same boat lol!
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Thank you! Lol, I'm glad I know someone who can relate to me now. I try my best to look as natural as can be, but like you said, it might get better :D
 
Nikki120113 said:
Jawad nailed it! Just pretend it's not there, pretend it's actual people sitting there infront of you :)
Just be yourself like how you would be to your friends & family. Haha & you'll get used to your voice when you edit & watch it later, you'll find that it's actually okay :P
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It's easier said than done for me hahahaha, but I'll keep trying :) and hopefully my voice will become cooler sounding too lmao, thank you! XD
 
I never really had a problem talking into a camera. Even as a kid. Just sit down and talk, and talk and talk... Soon you will be talking into that camera like it is second nature. Hell, you'll find yourself talking to yourself more too. At least, that is my experience.
 
iBreakMatter said:
You don't have to look directly at the camera, just do it for a few seconds and you can pretend its not there and go into a daydream while talking about the topic in your views. Well its the best personal experience I've had anyways.
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I wish i could see myself in edited version while I'm making the video lol, I bet it would really help set a better atmosphere while the video is in progress =P
 
In the beginning, we felt the same way, but I think it sort of changed when you imagine the camera as someone watching you. Heck, at times, we forget that it isn't a live feed, it's just us talking to the camera! After a while you start to get used to it when you treat it like there's a person on the other end, weirdly enough.
 
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