How to Act Natural on Camera: 5 Ways to Talk to the Camera Like a Person!

Why is it so hard to speak naturally and comfortably on camera? I asked members of my FB group and here's what they said: "I feel stupid talking to a camera as a person", "people are focusing on my flaws", "I feel the need to be perfect on camera", "chatting to myself is bloody hard!"

If you have ever had these same camera shy thoughts that prevent you from being natural on camera, then this video is a must-watch!

In it, I share 5 ways to overcome those niggling doubts and shed those inhibitions once and forever!

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[MarianMadonia]

I’m famous! I’ve been in a Salma Jafri video!!! So much fun! Salma, I LOVE the style of this video!!!

[Drostvideo]

I like the mention of how the value that you offer overcomes your fear of having to be perfect on camera.

[devidaughter]

the value of what I have to offer overpowers my imperfections (6:46)

[thandikalkop]

Thanks, Salma
Nowadays presenters are using Powerpoint slides with bullet points as their teleprompter software to help them keep the conversation on target and maintaining eye contact, and speak confidently with natural speech because they don't read word-for-word.

[sandimiller]

It helps me to think of sometime i know standing behind the camera lens side.

[SusanLeger]

How you see yourself on camera being unfamiliar is true! It is the same as when you hear your own voice recorded. You say, That's my voice? because you don't know how your own voice sounds recorded.

[emantrix]

This is a great video. Thank you for all the tips and recommendations!!

[Beachcasts]

Great content. Thanks for sharing. How did I miss this video until today? As good today as three years ago.

[iancorzine]

Great talk! Thanks for your valuable insight!

[Yadeehoo]

Such powerful advices, thank you so much !

[delftsurgery]

Thanks for the video, Salma
Also interesting, to present your videos using your existing Powerpoint slides as a your teleprompter software instead of scripts, to help you act natural and speak confidently with your natural speech on camera because you always have the whole concept in mind & you don' read word-for word.

[Axeemyoga]

People call me that i look different on Camera than a normal life. and they say you look more good naturally.

[carlsumter]

This was so informative, Salma, and thank you! I REALLY needed the talk on perfectionism. I'm new to this, so working feverishly to get the takes "just right" made for - just like you said - a miserable experience for weeks on end. The one I'm shooting today will be the first one I'm actually gonna post, and you've put me in a great mindset for that. Thanks again!

[JaenaOng]

Thanks for these tips, I've just did my first FB live and this really hit the spot

[thatswhatisaidCA]

Great advice, Salma! I have a tip about #1: Get a picture of family, friend, model in a catalogue - and stick it directly behind the viewfinder! Talk to "that" person! :)

[madeehakhanyousafzai]

Salma Jafri. I am looking for video where you shared all required equipment and/or how to set up a studio. Thanks

[ExploringCanadaInfo]

Everyone: i’m not perfect
Salma: The value I provide overpowers my imperfections.

[michaelgovers]

Thank you for sharing Salma, this was very entertaining :)

[YogaBlissDance]

I love that the "lost art of imagination." very funny.

[LINEA]

Thanks for the valuable content, it’s helpful for a new Youtuber like me.