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Hi all,

Ok, so here's a little curiosity I have and was wondering If you wouldn't mind
sharing your experiences on the thought.

The majority of video-bloggers, and alot of my favourites feature themselves in
their videos, talking to the audience directly about their day, about their
thoughts or whatever. Do you think this is a personality trait, in the sense
that you are just born comfortable to be in front of the camera, that you guys
(or girls) have never had issues with it?

This is something that's been plaguing me for a little while. The people that
know me here, know that I love video, watching and making and if you've ever
been to one of my site's you've probably noticed that you've never actually seen
me and I'm always behind the camera (or computer).

I ask because it's something I'd like to get comfortable with. I'd like to have
the ability to create a 'talking head' video series for my new site. A few of my
reservations are: I have a slight accent (Welsh) which I myself often have
trouble listening to others on the news ;) and just generally not coming across
like I am uncomfortable doing it.

Has anyone gone through this? Did you start out like this and got better? Do you
have any advice?

Thanks,
Krystian



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Hi all, Ok, so here's a little curiosity I have and was wondering If you wouldn't mind sharing your experiences on the thought. The majority of video-bloggers,...
krystianmorgan Offline Send Email Nov 8, 2010
5:55 pm

Why do I talk to the camera....I have issues....that's the simplest answer. Part of it is that I am outgoing by nature, mostly...I really sucked at it at...
Heath
hpbatman7 Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
6:33 pm

That is an interesting question, Krystian as I did a rare me-on-camera for vlomo today (uploading as I speak). I have not problem talking from behind the...
ktcopsey@...
katycopsey Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
6:47 pm

My Day 8 video is a reply to you, via time travel... http://twittervlog.tv/2010/11/july-4-2005-the-pressure-of-a-vlog-vlomo10-day-8/ Rupert ...
Rupert Howe
ruhowe Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
7:47 pm

... Vlomo is a good time to talk about this, because in many ways it (and challenges like it) are part of the answer. I have been part of this videoblogging...
Frank Carver
frankefficacy Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
8:29 pm

I would guess that some part of it is personality but like most things it's part of a continuum (from easy to hard for people) and something that can be...
Michael Verdi
filmguy1105 Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
8:35 pm

Thanks to everyone for your replies, the videoblogging community is always awesome and helpful. I'm glad that the general consensus is that you CAN get better...
krystianmorgan Offline Send Email Nov 8, 2010
9:38 pm

That's actually why I sometimes video myself - to get better at being in front of the camera! David ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
David King
daweedrex Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
9:42 pm

... No problem. A pleasant and understandable accent. Frank. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Frank Carver
frankefficacy Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
10:28 pm

You did great!! Heath http://heathparks.com/blog...
Heath
hpbatman7 Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
2:40 pm

Kris You did fine. My only problem was that on Blip it played the Glee ad for way longer than your video and even when I reloaded it played it again! So...
ktcopsey@...
katycopsey Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
11:31 pm

Hi Kate, Yeah, sorry about that, I just noticed it myself, i didn't realise ads were turned on so i've disabled them now. -Krys...
krystianmorgan Offline Send Email Nov 8, 2010
11:35 pm

observation that I've made in conference presentations in the past. It is, in my experience, a peculiarly North American (even possibly US) practice. Yes, it...
Adrian Miles
adrianlmiles Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2010
11:55 pm

I partially agree with what you're saying here, and have experienced unrelated examples in the past. I do feel it's quite an old idea though, one that's...
krystianmorgan Offline Send Email Nov 9, 2010
12:50 am

This will probably sound pretentious or something, and I should never post to the group after midnight, but I think I always approach it like I'm talking to...
Rupert Howe
ruhowe Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
1:05 am

I too often think along the lines of just talking to a person when I vlog, especcially the very personal ones. And I do often think of a beginning, middle and...
Heath
hpbatman7 Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
2:43 pm

Hey Krys, When I'm doing my gabby-head vlogs, I'm sharing a story, sharing an experience or providing moments that I personally might enjoy in the future. And...
mikemoon_ca Offline Send Email Nov 9, 2010
1:33 am

I've watched a lot of videos from vloggers you never see. To each their own. When I started this vlogging thing, I thought of it as a video blog. A way for me...
mikemoon_ca Offline Send Email Nov 9, 2010
12:13 am

I think it's just personal choice & style. I don't tend to film myself, occasionally I'll do a voiceover. I'm not comfortable in front of the camera - or...
Kath O'Donnell
aliak00 Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
12:24 am

I like the sound of that, thanks Mike. It was a really great experience throwing this question out there and then trying my hand at it finally. It's definitely...
krystianmorgan Offline Send Email Nov 9, 2010
12:55 am

... I've never really been in front of a camera before I started my blog a year and half ago. Except if you count a couple of holiday videos. I've very...
David Jones
tronnort Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
1:25 am

I like this question because I noticed this too while watching the first 7 days of vlomo2010. Some video bloggers were "face in the camera" all the time, and...
Marguerita
sewardquilter Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
2:59 am

Here's my response to the question. Today's Vlomo10 posting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dLnpaQU020 Enjoy! Shel. -- www.icenrye.com - Home Page and Blog ...
Sheldon Pineo
sheldon-andice Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
7:14 am

A video response to your video response _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AqWo1XaGYs_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AqWo1XaGYs) Kate Copsey Freelance Garden...
ktcopsey@...
katycopsey Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
4:40 pm

Kate. You looked great! You were yourself and that's the most important thing when it comes to bring in front of the camera. I have a couple more small tips,...
Sheldon Pineo
sheldon-andice Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2010
5:17 pm

Personally I find it easier to talk to the camera than to real live people. The camera doesnt interrupt or try to upstage or embarrass you. And you get to...
adammercado@...
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Nov 9, 2010
6:29 pm
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