How to go from camera shy to camera fly

Would you like some practical advice on how to get in front of the camera and be fly (awesome)?

If you want to conquer the lens, you need to know exactly what you're up against. Most people are taken by surprise by a villain they never suspected was lurking only inches away.

Find out who that "villain" is, how to conquer him, and how to have a lot of fun in the process, resulting in a comfortable performance that attracts your just-right audience.

00:46 How To Overcome CRAS
02:22 The Critic and The Ego
04:01 How to Overcome The Ego
04:31 How to Get a Limber Voice
05:06 How To Use Your Energy
06:41 The Rule: What part of you shows up?
07:00 Ways to Use Humor
08:00 The Role of Perfection
08:16 Practice: The Most Important Tool For Confidence
09:25 Where to Get More Help

[TheRealestIdealist]

I wasn't expecting this to be so spiritual in essence...That's what's up!

[mexcandycom]

thanks for this video, you have great camera presence, very useful advice.

[OLucas]

Excellent Job, Steve! Thank you so much and also thanks to Mr Video Perry Lawrence who put this on his newsletter . Cheers!

[RodMartinJr]

Positively spiritual! I love it! Thanks! And I had heard about that "comfort zone" ages ago. You've given me new perspective on it that has me excited. (My ego is a bit beside himself, though.)

[StevenWasher]

Cheers to you and thanks for commenting!

[HelpfulSEOs]

Nice work, Steven. You got me out of the primal comfort zone and I just recorded my first talking head YouTube video. Far from perfect, but the longest journey begins with a single step. I borrowed ReelSEO's idea of getting started by vlogging one of your blog posts.

[VitoriaFCastro]

What an amazing video and information. Got here once again from the Super Hero Summit. Love your work. Thank you for sharing so much.

[andytoh]

Great video! I’m struggling with this area and your tips are useful. .

[yakkadeeyak]

Thank you for this video. I really like the index you've created too. What a great job!

[chrisallison]

Truly fantastic..Thank you for taking the time to share..

[TerryPullen]

Wow! Where to start?  Great message, awesome delivery, incredible lighting, excellent camera, perfect sound!  Subscribed.

[cmashfaq]

Steven.. you really rock, man. Thanks for the great videos.. I'm just preparing scripts for some awesome videos for our business..

[NadiaGiordana]

Steve, this is a great video with great tips. I subscribed.

[StevenWasher]

That is a good idea. Wish I'd thought of it. Good on you for getting started!

[veerendrashah]

It is really motivational, energetic and informative video.

[rickyspanish]

You just got yourself a new subscriber! Very helpful video. :)

[RainbowEssence-cw]

Ahaha, this was entertaining and informative, thank you. I want to do Let's Plays but I'm not so great at acting natural in front of a camera, so thank you.

It's an interesting point. The ego wants to keep you safe, but going in front of a camera rears no physical threat? So why does the ego prevent you from doing stuff like that? Well, I thought about it, and while the camera isn't a physical threat, it is a threat to the person's emotional and mental well-being. After all, they could be criticized, and that would hurt them. And if their psyche is hurt enough, that does present possible physical threats. So in that way, perhaps that is why the ego tries to protect ourselves from getting hurt by others... by hurting ourselves. A vicious circle.

[StevenWasher]

Thank you for sharing that new insight. I hope it helps you move forward. Frankly, you made my day :)

[muhammedshakir]

Hi Steven, You talked about energy level and also presented on how to raise it. However, throughout your video you seemed to be keeping your energy level normal and still be extremely effective. I always thought I must talk fast, loud, yell like the anchors on the TV show to be more effective. But your style is different and awesome. Well... kudos to you and your style. One important point : Did you mug up the script you used in this video - line by line or did an extempore ?

[the_lunchbox]

Thanks for your videos. im not close to being as good as you. but i try to use your guides to get better :)