How do you look good on camera?

There are a ton of people that get nervous being on video. We get it. If it’s a video production or even just a picture, the camera can be intimidating. It’s not like an audience where you can see if they have a positive or negative response. You just have to put yourself out there and hope, right? NO!!! With a little thought and some planning, you can look great and be ready for some awesome videos!

Dress for what you and your customers do. It sounds simple, but it really makes a statement. Look clean, but ready to do the job of your audience. Be clean. Look fresh. Most of all, make sure that you look like you’re ready to do what you and your customers do.
Be bright. Black is one of the toughest colors for a camera to get right. Wear something that’s got a basic color to it, and also will have a good contrast with your background. (Don’t wear blue in front of a blue wall etc.)
Rehearse! The thing that we always tell people when going doing a live video, is to “have your first 3 or 4 lines totally ready to go”. Those lines are always the toughest and if you stumble at first, it’s tough to regain your composure. Have those first few lines nailed and that confidence will carry thought the rest of your video.
Ditch the office chair! If you’re going to be sitting, get a chair that doesn’t swivel. Too many times we see people nervously swiveling in their chair a bit which gives them this “floating” look. Unless you’re trying to look like an apparition, ditch the swivel chair for a stationary one.
Act natural. If you talk with your hands, go ahead and talk with your hands a bit. If you don’t, that’s fine also. Whatever you do, relax and be yourself.

At Pedal Stomper Productions, we have the experience to notice those little things that help you to look your best on camera. We go the extra mile to make sure that you’re prepared and confident in front of the video camera. We work as part of your team to help you convey the right message to your customers. Let’s work together on your next marketing project to get more customers paying attention to you!