Being on camera can feel scary at first. The best way to beat that fear is to practice. Do not wait until everything is perfect. Just start.
How to practice:
- Record videos on your phone or camera.
- Do not worry if the lighting or sound is bad.
- Just start talking about anything.
- Talk for a few hours over a few days or a week.
- Look into the lens, not the selfie screen.
- Post your videos on YouTube but make them unlisted so only you can see them.
- You do not have to share them with anyone.
What to talk about:
- Talk about the weather.
- Talk about your work day.
- Talk about your YouTube topic.
- Say, “I do not know what to talk about,” and keep going.
- Talk about what you are most passionate about.
Remember:
- The goal is not a perfect video.
- The goal is to get comfortable in front of the camera.
- Even big YouTubers still get nervous and need many takes.
Summary:
The only way to get better is to practice. If you keep recording and keep talking, you will feel more natural on camera. It will feel less scary over time, and you will be ready to post real videos for the world.