Hope you enjoyed this week’s video! Comment below what has helped you become more comfortable on camera? PS: Get the RU-vid Scripting for Success here vanessalau.samcart.com/products/youtube-script/
I've started doing a little video every day. It is helping me be more natural and more me when I get on camera to film my RU-vid videos. Such a great exercise! Like literally I was taking notes watching this. Thank you so much, Vanessa!! You're brilliant and I get so much out of all of your videos!! 💫
I became more comfortable on camera after filming myself over and over and over... Now, I no longer feel that awkward watching myself on video or being on video. Thank you for these great tips, Vanessa!
That "How I" shift mindset was def a gem!!! I am a self taught seamstress and it seems like I do EVERYTHING differently than what I may see on RU-vid or read. But, my sewing methods seem easier and honestly makes more sense. I had a baby a few months ago and now I am starting a custom cloth diapering and essential accessory brand for babies and a lot of my "how to cloth diaper" and care techniques are totally different than the average cloth diapering mommas. I will probably get crazy feedback on my methods but I dont care because this is how I do it and I really believe others can benefit if they step out of "this damn box." Thank you sooo much
Best take away for me is to trust the editing process. I just learned this and it has helped tremendously. I wish I had found your video sooner. Thank you!
I haven't made a video in a long time because I feel like I'm not ready yet, but after watching your videos, I'm more prepared to continue making videos on my channel. Thanks Vanessa! You really inspire me.
I usually feel rushed talking to camera and picture others judging me😂 but then I have to remember I’m alone and I can take my time and also that I can edit as needed. This was a good reminder and tips about speaking in chunks
Really great video Vanessa, and so many practical tips to try for feeling more confident on camera. Personally, I found the part about creating "How I" instead of "How To" content has opened up a whole new perspective and is certainly something I am going to incorporate going forward (and not just related to video content either) 😀
Love your idea of filming to share, not teach! Thanks Vanessa 💜 I like to batch film content a few weeks at a time, it helps me get in the groove that day.
I feel a lot more passionate and comfortable when speaking from my own experience and I always think about how a video I make could be helpful to a past version of myself just like you said. But I somehow thought I would be taken less seriously if I spoke from that space, not entirely sure why. Thanks for affirming my original motivation to make videos. Really appreciated the work you put into this video!
“How I” instead of “How To” is brilliant. Also I’ve been doing affirmations in my own voice and it’s helped me become more comfortable with my own voice. I recommend that!
Every tip in here is what I'm going through right now! I learn a lot from your shorts and I am pumped with each post, especially the 'speak to share' part!!! Thank you so much, Vanessa!
I love that one too!! Speaking from experience to share has taken the pressure off of me, to be more natural on cameral and not stressed out about being perfect or having to know it all before I start. 😄
This was so helpful! I’ve been struggling to get back to filming after taking a long break, and started to beat myself up by comparing my videos to much more established creators. This was incredibly encouraging, thank you so much for this!
These are such great tips!! Listening to upbeat music as I get ready to film helps put me in a positive mood, which helps me feel more confident. I will definitely be trying out the private video diary method to document my growth over time.
Wow, great video Vanessa, especially now when I needed something like this. The part that I really connected with was "speak to share, not speak to teach". It just helps me understand that even tho I'm sharing my ideas, I can still be as relaxed as possible and keep it fun. Thank you.
My dear Vanessa, thank you so much. I am pretty comfortable in front of a camera but still learned more from the video than i ever have before. Thanks sister. Appreciate your sincere content. Peace❤
This video is so validating! I would often doubt if i was meant to be a youtuber because i didn’t understand why filming was so hard and draining for me, even though I’m passionate about the things I’m sharing and have filmed over a hundred videos now. Thank you for sharing
Vanessa, this video was mind blowing! Girl, I had to pull out my note pad. As a new YoutTuber, you blessed me in so many ways I don't have room in this comment to share. Something that stands out to me, are the emotional and mental advice you shared. I have never heard anyone address having a RU-vid Channel from that standpoint. Thank you so much!
I really needed this! Especially the time pressure part! I just started filming videos for RU-vid and I got really bummed out and frustrated because I couldn't get much done. Thanks for the video I really do feel better now that I know what I am feeling is normal.
Everything Vanessa has said from start to finish is what I’ve been practicing with my sit down videos and trust me when I say I’m always proud of the end result. I’ve gotten really positive feedback from some viewers as well. Does it take more time and energy? YES! But I’d rather do it that way than stick to my old ways and not be proud of what I put out as content. Thank you, Vanessa. This is a reassurance that I’m on the right track as a growing creative. 💕
I have no idea how I survived without you all these years!!! I would even wear the t-shirt with your picture and name on it... I have discovered you lasw week and since that day I watch all of your videos... I have a tarot reading channel and even in tarot reading I apply your methods! Also I have changed all my work plans because of your videos because you made me realise that I was on the wrong path... In every video I get illuminated! Thank you... And after this video I have started to keep a video diary because I was scared of camera. It works wonders... I will keep following the white butterfly!!! Millions of thanks for existing! If you want a personal reading or something don't hesitate I'd do anything for you.... :))
Speak to yourself and share your experiences is EXACTLY what I’m going to focus on to tune out my imaginary noise of what others may be saying. It reminds me of having self compassion and helps me not be so obsessed with perfection. I don’t expect perfection in others so I have to turn that to myself as well! This is a gem! ❤✨
The energy point is so true! I make these ridiculous shorts (I’m not even on camera) and I swear, it absolutely drains me! Thank you for bringing that up because I feel so guilty for becoming lazy!
My friend from work told me he was so surprised when he watched my videos because I'm so confident at work but sound shy in my videos. Thanks for these tips! I think next time I film I'll experiment with a different intro and standing up/sitting down to see what's best for me
This is by far the best and most comprehensive video that I have watched on this topic till date. And surprisingly or not surprisingly, you have addressed every possible aspect that I struggle with while filming for my videos in a manner that now onwards, this video of yours will be my go-to video every time I am hit with doubts. Can't thank you enough Vanessa 👍 🥰
Thank you for this. I've been very stubborn in thinking I can create videos without a planning and a script. Now I feel like I understand why my videos wander quite a bit, without a central message. Great tips!
Seeing all of these micro clips and just how short they can be (some were 23 seconds!!) really decreased the burden I felt about this entire process. Thank you for sharing that part of the process and providing a visual for it!
Thank you so much for bringing up the part about comparing yourself to other content creators! This is something I do all the time and the tip to look at creators' older videos is so helpful. Everyone has to start somewhere and it's inspiring seeing the growth and it gets me excited to grow as well, rather than feel bad about myself for not being as good as another creator.
Wow-the "how to" vs. "how I..." distinction just blew my mind 🤯 I feel like that would take so much pressure off! Thanks for sharing. Definitely trying this in my next videos.
Thanks for sharing this video, Vanessa! I know it was definitely a little scary for me to be in front of the camera more and to feel even that I was worthy of doing that. But the more I practiced it, the more that thought went away. And your tips today are going to help me and so many others even more. 😊
This made so many light bulbs turn on in my mind! Specifically the "How I..." mind-shift segment. Suddenly, thinking about scripting and talking about xyz isn't so scary. I remember presenting projects in Uni, and when I spoke about what I did, it was super easy, since I wasn't teaching anyone anything, but talking about my steps to get to the final version of my project. This gives me lots of ideas on how to tackle my own videos. Thanks for the tips, Vanessa!
I once watched some of your videos back in the day, and i could tell they were sped up but they were unbearable after some time. Good to see you've improved so much since then. Keep going❤
Great video. I think that part of the battle is just having the guts and drive to show up in front of the camera. It takes a lot of practice to feel comfortable in front of a camera lens (or at least what I found).
Wow, Vanessa, the VGPM (coined my own acronym: Value Given Per Minute) of this video is off the charts! So much great information and expert advice that was hard-won in the trenches by you. I'm an experienced marketer and top high-ticket closer, soon to be transitioning into a content creator mainly on RU-vid. You are one of my best sources of inspiration, motivation, and learning the REAL how to's and strategies that I'm convinced will work when I implement them. Bravo and kudos to you, and a HUGE thank you from me!
Omg where have this video been all my life, this is absolutely the best video I ever seen so far. You are so genuine and it really shines through! Blessings to you Queen!
I came here to see the difference from then to now and wow I'm so incredibly happy for you and your transformation, you were absolutely beautiful here but you choosing your health, and happiness over all this really shows in your newest video. I love the new you. I also think seeing your before is important so others can truly see what you expressed in your video soooo proud of you girl really I am and so glad I just heard about you todayn❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you mentioned how you lost your authenticity and I can see in this video compared to you now how unhappy you are and how much you had lost your self. I lost my self really bad over this last while so your video weighs heavy on my heart because I understand you although very different reasoning for why I fell. Truly so inspiring
Vanessa! This video is treasure can't thanl you enough! The point of how I not how to that's amazing I never thought about that! And speaking to your past self ❤️❤️
Thanks Vanessa! Your tips were incredibly helpful. I especially appreciated your unedited clip of stumbles -- it made me realize I was being too hard on myself and that helped get me out of my rut.
You are inspiring. My husband and I quit a very stressful corporate job to dive into content creators. He is filming and editing and I’m in front of the camera. But what is holding me back is EXACTLY the confidence on camera. I have stage fright. But after your video I will get back on filming. HUGE THANK YOU! 🥰
Thanks for another great video Vanessa. What has helped me to be more confident on camera now 1 year on RU-vid is making regular videos 1 or two per week so I keep motivated. Also people's comments from around the world help boost my confidence ☺
Really useful video. Everyone thinks something only happens to them. I was nice to hear that filming is exhausting. Again, I thought I was the only one. Thanks for that.
I love this video! It took me so long to gain confidence on camera. Tbh doing tiktok just for fun helped a lot because there was no pressure. And yessss a script has also helped me a lot lately too! Your content is always the best
I loveeeeed this video especially the tip to speak from a place of sharing rather than teaching. I am just starting out and have 2 followers (my mom and my boyfriend haha 😊) and I find the idea of teaching or speaking to the whole internet so scary. But reframing it as “this is what works for me / this is my experience” is much less scary and even exciting. I also loved when you said not to compare my first draft to someone’s 200th video. As a writer I tell myself that all the time but it never occurred to me to apply that to creating RU-vid videos. You are so right. Thank you for all the hard work you put into sharing with us and helping us!
Love your videos. This one is great because I suffer from everything you talked about in this video. One tip that stands out a lot for me is don't stop recording, just pause, keep going and trust editing.
Utterly practical and inpirational, Vanessa! This is so damn useful and that's why you are so successful in SHARING your brilliant process while helping others .
Lots of good stuff here! One thing you said I definitely need to work on - the short restart. Right now I’ll acknowledge the mistake, as in “oops, I mean…” instead of just restarting the sentence. That’s what I will be working on!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m feeling a little stressed with my RU-vid channel because I still have just 35 followers and I feel my videos are not perfect. But you make me feel better and make me realize a lot of things that I can improve. 😊
I speak faster when I get nervous. So I've actually slowed down my videos 5%. Also, a lot of the viewers on my channel are in Japan, where I live, and my videos are in English. So I try to slow it down a bit. But I get your point. As far as looking at old videos, great tip!
Loved this! Such a power-packed video. As an aspiring RU-vidr, this was so perfect. It is like a course to me. All questions are answered in one video. Thanks a lot, Vanessa. Loved your "How to" and "How I" concepts.
Wow, I don't normally comment on videos, but I have to tell you how GOOD this video is. So many down to earth practical ideas and suggestions. thank you soooo much! for "sharing" :)
This video has been such a great help! It's so great to hear original tips from your journey. Like you said - 'How I did' vs 'How to do.' Thank you for all the time it took to make this video. It definitely helped me!
Listen! Before I even watch your videos I like them 😂😂😂 this was another gem that has changed my perspective on how to build my confidence on camera. I’m hella confident speaking but when that record button is pushed I am a nervous wreck! Thanks for this Vanessa!!!🎉❤
Vanessa, thank you for all of the information you put out - super helpful for those of us just starting out. Definitely underestimated how awkward it is speaking to a camera....alone....in your room...surrounded by unfolded laundry. The tips are greatly appreciated, but it is also nice to hear that someone as polished and seasoned as you do multiple takes. The frustration of messing up a take is akin to hitting the tennis ball into the net back to back times currently for me. Anyway, thanks for all the tips!
Thank you for the amazing tips. I thought I was the only one who was drained after filming. I ended up always giving myself a hour off just to relax and turn off my brain. I actually felt guilty about it. Thanks I feel normal now. 😅
Hi Vanessa, Thank you for your pointers. I just started on RU-vid a year ago and still learning the ropes!! I did a script for one of my videos and it was much better!!!
Thanks for all your guidance Vanessa I have followed most of your guidelines The one which is help me most is to do with your video and segments that’s been such a big help and move things a lot faster I do follow your program very thoroughly and not to worry if I make mistakes which I did at the beginning thank you I can’t thank you enough for all your guidance no-nonsense straight to it thank you just
This video gives so many worthfull tips ❤. You have no idea how long i want to create my youtube channel (on my business account) but just don't do it because me beeing scared to speak to a camera. Going to try this tips, thank you sop much for this video. I was watching a few videos from your channel the past few days, but this one made me a fan of you 😍
