Oh, Woman...when you said, "I'm getting that little twinge of not wanting to be judged. Which tells me I just need to be brave." I just STOPPED. I had to replay a few times and really let what you said sink in. Aside from the awesome truth bomb about being brave, LOVE what you're doing with your channel. Keep leaning into this path. You have a truly authentic presence and obviously it's resonating with the public.
Mary... I wrote above before I read your beautiful reply to Gia. I swear... that moment was so real... and far too rare in our discussions. There's room out here for us Mary... Gia... Lead on!! OK so... one more thing... I've not read below Mary. I will do so now. Who else on this line is loving' on you! both.
Yes, that was SO lovely! It made me feel as if Gia has been my friend for ages! :D She has such great presence and exudes so much positive regard for everyone.
Thank you so much. I'm a professional Santa who had to go virtual this year. Putting together a 'set' has been a challenge and the proper way to light it was driving me bonkers. Your video was/is immensely helpful and it answered all of my questions and solved all of my problems. As all of the revenue that I generate goes to charity, I was thrilled to learn that I had all of the equipment needed to give the wee ones a realistic Santa visit. Merry Christmas. - Santa Frank of Buffalo
Wow! You know you made it when Santa writes you! I’m so happy to be able to help and so grateful that you are spreading some much needed joy this time of year. Thanks so much for what you do, you totally made my week!
I'm a public speaking coach and I also teach online at my local community college. I'm having my CCV students watch your "How to Look Good on Zoom" video for the practical content. But I also want them to hear your message about beauty, their awesomeness, and the self-absorption of most people. I stress so much of what you're sharing about self-confidence, mindset, audience attitude, and positivity. Thank you. I'm sure they'll really relate to your youth, joy, and energy. On a personal note, thanks for sharing your messy space. So many of us can relate. I feel guilty and less-than sometimes because I know what my place 'should' look like compared to what it 'does' look like. (But who says? Mom's long gone and I live alone now. Why does it still bug me?) Anyway, terrific videos! I enjoyed spending time with you.
What an awesome remark! "I'm getting that little twinge of not wanting to be judged, which tells me I just need to be brave." I also had to stop and comment here. You really spoke to this glasses-wearing introvert who has been teaching online for 10 months. Thank you so much!!!
When you turned the camera to share with us the "behind the scene" area, my heart grew two sizes for you! You are awesome! Thank you for making this video about lighting for glasses. Very helpful =)
you. you are so refreshing. I don't even wear glasses but I wanted to watch your video because your joy just made the heaviness in my brain disappear for a few minutes.
Glasses, lighting, clutter, adulting, little twinge... thank you for being genuine because I'm living every piece of this and I am scared of all of it. You crushed this. CRUSHED IT. The science, the mechanics, the advice, the experience, it all makes this the most useful 20 minutes I've spent on RU-vid in a long, long time.
this is by far the BEST video I've seen on glasses glare! And the tidbits on confidence are amazing reminders of our unique awesomeness - and yours. thanks!
I have tears in my eyes. At 68yo I want to start a RU-vid channel and learn to do videos to help grow my email list for my online tech support business for Over 60'ers. So I'm taking a challenge with Trena Little, and one of the participants recommended this video for wearing glasses & light. I love, love, love you. I love your honesty, your realness, your transparency (especially your apt), and how clear and concise your teaching techniques are! The best part of the video is your last paragraph (maybe I CAN do this w all my wrinkles and 'oldness'!). Massive twinges. I just need to be brave. That's what Gia says. When I grow up I want to be just like YOU! XO Carol Hennessey
Finally a video that not only works, but considerate that not everyone can afford to keep buying stuff whenever they have a challenge. And it breaks it down in a way that I can make the solution work in all scenarios. You taught me how fish😂
As a photographer myself (with glasses), anticipating an upcoming Zoom presentation to a professional audience, I really appreciated your concise, but comprehensive tutorial on lighting, including dealing with reflections from the screen. Great job!
Yep, my house is a freakin' disaster (pandemic homeschooling, running a biz, etc.) and I am CONSTANTLY panicking about what my camera picks up during board meetings, client meetings and crap. That moment of bravery was a thing of beauty. You are ALL OF US. And you are my hero.
Oh, and thank you for the terrific tips on glare on glasses. I had a stress-induced sh*t show meltdown the other day due to the 2 lightbulbs where my eyes should be.
This is my first video I watched from you and you seem like a really nice person! We definitely need more people like your good self in this world! Not to mention, very informative video!
Thank you so so much! I've been working as a telehealth therapist for a year now and my eyes are so tired of wearing contacts! Now you've given me what I need to be more comfortable in my glasses so I can make that lovely eye contact with clients and be more present with them. Love your mission, thank you for this :)
This video was made specifically with ME in mind. hahahah I have a ring light. I's the first thing I bought. I have eye glasses and I've done those long video meetings with GLARE for days. I've been annoyed about it but just took it as something that I have to live with. I am SO glad I found this video. Thank you!
I'm here to say that I really appreciate you sharing your clutter with us!! I'm also working on more authenticity and vulnerability and it is certainly a challenge haha. It's inspiring to see other people doing the same, and a reminder that our fear of being judged is usually the hardest part to get through. Odds are, others aren't judging us as readily as we judge ourselves
I'm a virtual elementary teacher and I've just been dealing with glass glare thinking I had no other options. I was just thinking I would need to spend a ton of money on a bunch of things, but then I found your video! Thanks so much!
You're amazing!!!! This is my third video in a row. You teach these things so well and you're so real. That explanation on paper super helped! Thank you Gia!
Yesterday 2/13/21. I began getting myself ready to do Zoom and my glasses were driving me crazy. I have a window behind and to the right of my camera. This video and your video explaining how light works has SAVED ME. I’m subscribed to your channel and I have to say that you are one of the best presenters I follow. Continued success and I look forward to watching all your videos.
Gia I am loving you! I have had a few zoom meetings, telemedicine, etc and I have looked so old ( I am older but no reason to look “old”!). You have helped me so much! And the glasses thing, girl YES! I can’t see close up so I have to wear readers and the glare blinds me when I look at myself, I can’t imagine being on the other end! I’m going to practice all what you said right now❤️! Thank you for the great education!
I know I am SUPER late to the game here but I am so grateful I found this video!! I've been a floor nurse for 14 years, so I have had minimal experience with Zoom and all the new technology that came out the last few years. I just got a work from home nursing job that's ALL online and I feel so silly for not knowing all the tips and tricks the rest of the world has had for 4 years!! I very much appreciated the explanation of light and angles instead of just saying do this bc I said so. You're awesome! 🥰
I just want you to know that I appreciate the time you invest in the videos. I wasn't going to subscribe, but I just had to after watching this second video. The "bonus" of you being brave was such a positive thing to share for others to be uplifted.
Gia! Life changing! I'm a Global Quality Training who pre-COVID would be doing instructor led training, now we're virutally training. I'm battled lighting and glasses glare since MARCH!!! EGADS! You are absolutly engaging! Much MUCH appreciated!!! Thank you for doing these- you're the best!!
I learned something today! I am completely dependent on my glasses, and had the same problem you described but did nothing about it. I just stumbled on your video, and I love it. You are so transparent, relatable, and unpretentious, Your content is right on point and you explain everything intelligently yet not condescendingly. Gia, you’re the real deal, I just subscribed! Thanks so much!
YOU JUST SAVED MY LIFE! Thank you for this. I have a job interview tomorrow and need glasses to see the screen. I spent about 2 hours finding the perfect place in front of a window and then finding a way to prevent the reflection in my glasses. (which means I have to remember how to angle my head and NOT look up!) I did pretty well (I'm a graphic designer so I understand a bit of the theory you taught), but now that I know if I block the light from the window, I can cut the glare even more. LOVE the content. You're great! Love the pep talk at the end. Hugs to you!
I a few days I am giving my first ever zoom presentation for a conference (first power point, first conference, first zoom - go big or stay home!) And, I wear glasses. Nervous doesn't even begin to describe what I am feeling. I learned so much from your video. I really love your vibe, it is so natural and relatable. You are a real person sharing your life with us. I felt good and hopeful just watching you.
You are so welcome! Did you see your little cameo in the video? I screenshot comments. Thank you so much it really means the world to me to know I'm not talking to an empty room. I mean, I am, but I'm also talking to you
I don't have professional lights but by using your suggestions I was able to use some really old clip-on desk laps I had from 15 years ago(!) to creating lighting that took care of most of the eyeglass glare. You can see my eyes and there is very minor reflection on the edges of my lenses. This was helpful and I believe I'll be in good shape for my zoom calls. I appreciated this content!
Gia, you are amazing. Not only do I now know how to work Zoom better, but I have important tips to improve the photos I take! Thank you - and congratulations on your success! You have absolutely earned it. 😊
Oh thank you so much Nicole that really means a lot! It's been so meaningful to know that these videos are having a positive impact with real amazing human. Thank you for taking the time to write, you totally made my day!
Thank you for your words... I have wanted to create my page to help Veterans and yet... That "... little twinge of not wanting to be judged. Which tells me I just need to be brave." is a BIG CHALLENGE for me... WOW, what TRUTH!! Thank you for teaching me about lighting and looking better on my computer!
Gia, thank you so much for this amazing video. I’m in zoom mtgs 6 times every week and the glare on my glasses drives me crazy. Great tips I’m confident will work for me. And I didn’t mind the technical content because you broke it down and explained it beautifully.
This is your second video I have watched. I have been wearing glasses for 60 years. During the pandemic I am attending meetings on Zoom. I really needed this glasses video. Thank you for posting.
LOVE your genuine honesty !!!! You have your life together and your “clutter” is just proof of how busy and productive you are . You go girl !!! Happy I found your channel. ❤️
Looking at the space around you was the best part of the video! Now I don't feel so bad about my mess. Thank you for being so brave. You should be proud of the fact that your filming area looks perfect! Who knew?
Oh yay! That makes me feel so much better because it is definitely a source of embarrassment. But you were totally right, we’re creating and sometimes a part of that creating is messiness and that’s a part of the process. Thank you for being so gracious and amazing!
@@Gia.Goodrich Dear Gia, I don't know if you saw my comment on another video of yours, but I have a problem sometimes with my skin looking red on Zoom. It doesn't always look that way. Any help?
I am a psychiatrist who wears glasses and recently started telepsychiatry. Must connect with patients! Thank you thank you for these tips on how to zoom better if you wear glasses!
I LOVE YOU!! You're my "clutter sister"! thank you for all the help, because I'm an actress with glasses doing tons of Zoom room productions and computer glare is always challenging.
The real standout from this video is that you mentioned how exciting it was to get to 4k followers, and me in the future seeing it for the first time sees that you now have 115k!! That’s awesome! Great job!
A fellow glasses wearer here!!! I thank uuu and the bts of stuff is 👏🏼👏🏼. One of my hurdles in not filming is cause I always tell myself I can’t even get my room clean. Ugh. Thank u for showing us it’s possible and that it’s normal to not have it all together!
Thank you for this. We're all amateurs trying to look good on camera. I also bought a ring light because everyone else was. I usually don't wear glasses but the light is so bright and I am on Zoom all the time that I needed to cut down the glare of the computer so I got glasses. And then the glasses created a whole new problem. This is very helpful!
I agree with Mary M & Tree House Playschool !! I love your authenticity!!! I am a septuagenarian trying to convince myself that it is OK to be on camera and "out there" in many new ways to share many health tips that I have learned over the years. This is the first video that I have seen that addresses the glaring glasses that drive me crazy. Thanks so much for being yourself and being brave!!
I’m really grateful for the content you’re sharing and helping me feel more confidence as I lead Zoom meetings. Thanks for the vulnerability of leaning into the sharing of the “behind the scenes”. As a creative who makes beautiful things in the middle of a tornado of clutter, I can relate! I also want to say how much I appreciate and am glad that you’re sharing your personality, interpersonal sensibilities and your mission through these videos, too! It’s great to see someone sharing something that lights them up (but not their glasses)!
You are incredible for showing us what is behind you that was not on screen!! Your energy, enthusiasm and honest concern to help us all be our best is AMAZING! Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for ME and everyone watching. Thank you!
I love your vibe Mia! so engaging, real and informative. I've been frustrated with glasses reflecting light and making me look like an undercover alien for so long! I now understand about angle of incident and how to adjust my lighting to reduce the glare. Now I'm looking forward to my next Zoom meeting as a human 🤓 💗💗💗🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽😉
I LOVE you being YOU. Thank you for being vulnerable (so we can all be ok with being human), thank you for your giggly, fun personality ... oh and YES! Thank you for ideas on taking away the glare scare!
Oh my gosh! You are so confident & upbeat on camera! Not only are these specific "glasses" tips helpful---I will probably watch one of videos before every interview. Your attitude--watching that is so helpful/inspiring too!!!
Love how you present information. Wish I would have found you 10 months ago (glad I found you now). So great that you were brave to show your room. Before showing it, I thought “she is so organized and minimalist.” I was relieved when you showed your room. I gave a sigh of relieve that I am not the only one hiding stuff on Zoom😅
Thank you, Gia, for keeping it real and for your enthusiasm in sharing your knowledge. I found your content in searching for possible ways to use a ring light to light a photo booth at a ladies conference at my new church next weekend. I am still not sure if it will do what we need it to do but at least I can approach the effort armed with a better understanding of why reflections happen and how to mitigate. I'll also *appear* to know what I'm doing when setting up and adjusting for the space/lighting available to work with. You reference "feeling judged", I am right there with you...I am a nearly-70 Jill-of-all-trades, master of few who finds that keeping a neat-and-tidy tight rein on my environment is def NOT my superpower and I am SO *okay* with that. I have never heard anyone wax poetic about how they wish they'd spent more time tidying up and less time pursuing that which brings them joy or fulfillment. You are a treasure 🫶!
Thank you, Gia! I love your comment about clutter! I am at a point in my life of wanting to show up despite the clutter and judgement so thank you for being brave and showing your clutter. Your courage endeared you to me. I am sending a link to your video to a friend now! Thank you for being so open and informative. You are wonderful, real and authentic.
I thought this was going to be about glare.... but wow! You are an awesome human being: "Getting a little twinge of not wanting to be judged. Which tells me I just need to be brave.".... and then showing us your messy rooms. Thank you for making us feel human!
As someone who wears glasses AND listened to all the ring light "advice", THANK YOU!! This totally helped me and made sense. Plus I love your vibe and honesty. Hoping this will help me start making online content for my business. Thank you so much!!
I love how hyped she is in this video about getting to 6,000 subscribers in 2021 and now in 2022 she’s at over 105,000 subscribers. Congrats 🎉 Great energy, great content, love it!
I really like the detail you gave us. I have not been able to accomplish removal of glare because I didn't understand the technical reason why I couldn't over come because I didn't understand the family of angles. Thank you so much
Not only is this super helpful for looking better by managing lighting, but just as importantly, she has a great message of inspiring us to own our uniqueness and be bravely authentic! It's practical AND spiritual!!! LOVE IT!
So helpful! When the pandemic first started, I didn't really think about my appearance on video meetings because I was working with people who knew me. But now I'm working with people I've never met in person, so it's important to me that they get a sense of my personality. Which means they need to be able to see my eyes!
Thank you! I have not been that concerned with how I look on zoom. Bad me. But I can see how it can be distracting for others in zoom and find me less engaging. Nice mind shift for me.
Gia you are the absolute truth, charming, engaging, positive and informative. This video totally addressed my concerns. You've found your niche, just stay focused. You are what this world needs!!!
Thanks so much! I watched this last night and NO GLASSES GLARE on my first ever Zoom workshop today! (And I had a giant window with the BRIGHT afternoon sun as my backdrop)
I love this! Thank you so much! You are WONDERFUL!!!!! I have struggled with my glasses and glare for a very long time. I'm excited to try all I have learned from you! Thank you, thank you! xoxo AND you are SO FUN! Your ring light discussion is so FUNNY!
You just saved my online life and made me love you in less than 20 minutes! I had to hit subscribe! Congratulations on all of the progress you’ve made! So glad I found you!😍💝💖
You're so darn likeable and genuine. Which I know I'm not unique in my appreciation of. What IS so great about it though? I mean we all prefer to watch a warm and openly flawed personality before someone who is insanely polished and careful never to mess up (think news anchor... or politician. yawn right?) So because I like to over-analyze topics that bore everyone else, I found myself really thinking deeply about this as I learned how to fix my annoying glasses glared-face at every work meeting. What I decided was: I think what takes a likeable person beyond presentable and pushes them into the sphere of charismatic/top popularity for viewers is when we get the feeling that they've shown us the real them. You know? I mean, your hair was up in a messy bun, you talked about your flaws and showed us the messy apartment, and if you're wearing make-up it's minimal.... All of which, at some level, made me feel like we were already good friends. Which is crazy, right? You don't know me?? But you taught me something and meanwhile, it felt like you were presenting the same Gia that I'd see if I was your sister in law, or neighbor, who popped by to ask advice about video lighting. That's when it really dawned on me... the reason we choose certain youtubers that aren't the smartest, funniest, sexiest necessarily (not that you're lacking but stay with me... I mean the people like you and me who fall below world record status in any of one highly sought identifiers) is because they ARE showing us themselves. It's almost always good but not great. But that genuine presentation is the easiest combination to instantly love because it inspires confidence in all of us watching. We subconsciously leave with the message that we can also show up as who we truly are. So in my wordy and overly analytical way, I wanted to say I'm subscribing because you do an exceptional job at telling the world to unapologetically be themselves. I'm not a photographer or anything like that... I work in healthcare administration lol. I just think being the person you are, and that message, is worth supporting.
I just found you, got instantly hooked on your technical knowledge and content and proceeded to binge watched your videos. I am new to content creating and am so unaware. You are officially my favorite You Tube personality. I just love your passion and authenticity. I am learning so much from you. Thank you.
Hi Gia! Thank you so much! You are awesome! I found you accidentally and am so happy I did. I am 66 years old and have hated how I look on selfies and zoom. I have avoided making a video for a new jewelry line I started on Etsy. I am trying to learn and you helped me. Digital marketing for those of us who were in school when computers were the size of a city block, is a constant learning process. Again, THANK YOU!! Cindy B
Thank you!! I've struggled with this glare issue for the past year and it has driven me and my clients crazy. You are such a blessing. Thank you forsharing your knowledge and uplifting spirit!
Glad I found your station. It’s helping me. I have always been camera shy but there’s no running from it now....it’s become part of our job for many. Thanks!!!
Gia, you are suddenly one of my favorite people! I love the cluttered house because that's just real life! The way you explain things is so clear and easy to understand. I will definitely be watching more of your videos to learn more about lighting and just whatever else you have to teach because I love listening to you!
Thank You, Thank You!! This is a problem I dealt with since I was a child, you could pick me out of a photo of 30 school kids because of my glasses. When I was older. I stopped having my picture taken. I have children now and still avoided pictures, thanks to you mauby they will. You did an excellent job of explaining everything in layman's terms, and the drawing really helped me as a visual aid in understanding the why. I'm going to send this to a few friends who could benefit from it. Keep doing what you are going girl, GREAT JOB!!
Thank you Gia. Up with the Glow. Down with the Glare!!! As an interpreter doing more and more RSI (Remote Simultaneous Interpreting), I'm finding myself trying to get a handle on the very issues you are addressing. So grateful for all your tips because in our "Le Monde d'Après" (the post-covid19 verse), this is so much part of the conversation. Have a great, glowing day with no unwanted glares.
I am not done watching the video, but I am so glad that you were being brave and vulnerable. I often judge myself based on what I think everyone else is doing without seeing the true behind the scenes reality.
Thank you, Gia. I pointed my 10" ring light at the ceiling and got rid of the glare on my glasses! I am new to online teaching and this really helped me!
thanks for the curly hair, beautiful face comments. I never thought to look on youtube to fix my glasses look. Wanna let you know that I opened you tube to look for my channel to see how to make videos to put on my new site and there you were. I didn't even search for anything yet. Whatever you are doing its working! congrats.
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