Ten tips to feel comfortable on camera

Published on July 6, 2011 by in Leadership, Marketing Tips, Personal Branding, public relations, Video, YouTube

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Editor’s Note: The following video originally appeared as a guest vlog for Maria Peagler’s blog. She requested I create this to better help her clients and students who want to feel comfortable on camera. I hope it helps you as well!

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22 Responses to “Ten tips to feel comfortable on camera”

  1. Maria Peagler says:
    April 6, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Mary Ellen – Thank you so much for creating this video. My clients are truly anxious about appearing on video, and I’ve already heard from them that your video helped them feel more comfortable.

    Great tips – this video is a classic!

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  2. Gregg Pechmann says:
    April 6, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    Great points Mary Ellen……keep up the super content….

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  3. Kristina says:
    April 6, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    What a wonderful video. Great tips for what is always an anxious time. I see your “don’ts” on TV all the time and it looks so unprofessional. They need this video before they go back in front of the camera. Thanks for the info.

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  4. Sue Painter says:
    April 9, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    These are great, Mel. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  5. Mary Reynolds says:
    May 12, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Excellent. Good information.

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  6. Sue Painter says:
    July 7, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Good tips, every one!

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  7. Linda Pucci says:
    July 7, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    What great–and simple–tips, Mary Ellen. Your tip about being animated on camera is so true–not only on video, but in still shots as well–really make your facial expressions alive. (But as I learned the hard way, this doesn’t mean more hand gestures. It is just plain distracting to see hands waving all the time)

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  8. Jeff Brunson says:
    July 9, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks Mel! As I contemplate a video series myself, this was timely and very helpful. Jeff

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  9. Heidi Alexandra Pollard says:
    July 10, 2011 at 4:33 am

    Awesome tips to help during one of the most stressful moments for people – amazing how we freeze up as soon as the red button goes on!

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  10. Kristina Shands says:
    July 10, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Great tips and a great reminder of the power of using videos to boost your online presence.

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  11. Tiffany deSilva says:
    July 19, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Great tips! I love your video presence.

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  12. Curt Henry says:
    September 12, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Thanks for the great tips. I always appreciate your sound advice.

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