How to Naturally Read a Video Script on Camera

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[theDMLair]

Most of my videos I script out word for word. I split the script into short 1-2 sentence takes, and then deliver each 2-3 times. In post I pick the best deliver for each one, and then put them all together.

This helps a lot with not having to memorize much, keeps me concise, and allows me to move around in the frame, which I think makes for a much more dynamic video.

[NickNimmin]

Secrets revealed...the cat is out of the bag now!!!! Congrats on the 50th video!

[hanzalaenam]

Finally a useful script tutorial after searching the whole youtube family

[ThriveKing]

Great video. I've been struggling with this concept for a while now. Don't want to script my videos completely because it doesn't feel authentic, but when I just pick a topic and talk about it non-scripted, I go off-topic a lot. Looking forward to implementing this into my videos. Thanks!

[MONTOD]

Literally what I'm going through right now! I've been trying to go verbatim and I don't like it, others say it's fine but I want it better! This is helpful

[kaziczek]

Absolute genius!
Watching your video taught me how to write a script and surely sped up the whole process.
While reading one of your articles and watching this video I had genuine moments of awe... Now I need to practice, practice, practice.
Thanks a million for your help and all the best from Poland. ✌✌👌👌🖐🖐

[yebook]

Saw your video on Entrepreneur. It was slow there. So found you here. And congrats on 50th Video!

[BriangjohnsonTv]

3K Subs! 50 Videos!

Love the scripting ideas, perfect blend of having an outline and going off the cuff!

[diptiman]

Salma....your videos are so lively. I have listened to almost 2 hours till now. Love that natural bubbliness.. keep it up.

[KarmaRayshar]

That was a wonderful tips, pause ur action and look on script. Love it. Thanks

[funtimefilms]

Thanks for the video, I just subbed! I needed this so bad... the scripting is definitely needed for me because of my anxiety disorder I can barely speak to people and the camera is no different because I know people will be seeting it. However knowing I can decide in the editing process if people do indeed see it is helping me move forward with planning at least. Congrats on 50 videos I hope I make it that far. :)

[fandangoyoga]

I am just about to launch my own channel in Japanese on a regular basis. As I am not a Japanese native speaker I really need to get my ideas into order before execution. Great tips, thank-you!

[andresbenavides]

I am currently doing some preparations for a speech on Wednesday. I am trying my best to keep practicing and I feel robotic only because my practice is so repetitive, not because I sound monotone.

[ShaneTrace]

Just found your channel and Im so happy I did ! You're a lifesaver. thank you

[muradshawar]

im more of the unscripted kind of guy but scripting is important and im learning more. Im learning more how to feel comfortable with the camera pointed to my face. I wont let fear stop me from posting on youtube.

[mightyroast.]

Hello l am indian these is very helpfull video for me thank you so much

[Viral_]

As an actor, my advice is to memorize the whole script upfront before shooting the video. Alternatively, you can memorize a paragraph and then shoot each paragraph. ☘☘

It's hard but your audience would love it as they can engage with you more compared to the videos shot with teleprompter or other workarounds. ☘☘

[MusingsbyAmit]

I cannot believe it. I just saw three of your videos back to back. 100%. I came here to find out how to improve retention or engagement in videos. And to my surprise, I see some familiar people out here. Of all the people I see the great Mr. Nick Nimmin. Just before watching your video, I was on his channel watching his video on the same topic. So great content, Salma. Keep it up. I am sure to binge-watch a lot of your videos to improve my video making skills. This video was amazing because all the things you said, in the beginning, I have tried. Rambling, Teleprompter, By heart, Notes, Bullets even Evernote. So amazing content. Thank you.

[MarianMadonia]

This is SOOOO helpful. I've been speaking in public for 25 years. I thought "I've got this!" Let's just say that I saved my outtakes on my first run because they were hilarious and I just KNOW I'm going to want to use them some day. No wonder my audiences laugh in my speeches. My facial expressions are hysterical! PS...LOVE Evernote. So glad that's the system you use. I've already made my notes there, so it should be easy to tweak it to make it better.

[BarbaraGail_drum_song_dance]

Perfect, I joined the Facebook group this morning and here you’re mentioning it! I’m learning so much from you because even though there are a lot of YT Insiders teaching out there, and indeed I’m picking up pieces from all of them, what you address is exactly why I’m doing videos and what I’m doing on YouTube in the first place! I’m a very well seasoned entrepreneur wanting to grow my personal brand with videos, and I connect with you more as a professional colleague than I do with most of the faces out there.