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How to Define Your Target Audience for Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:38:36 +0000

Your target audience is who you “market” your video presentations to. You may choose to “sell” to people on the outer rings that surround this bull’s-eye, however realize that your video presentations will be far more effective if you focus your aim on a small, clearly defined target audience.

Personal Grooming for Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:28:42 +0000

TAKETWO Video: It sounds obvious, but personal grooming is too often overlooked by people creating their online video presentations. I have seen far too many thought-leaders and business leaders get in front on the camera and look as though they have just climbed out of bed!

Who is Your Target Audience For Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:17:54 +0000

When you focus on a specific target market audience, you immediately enhance their perception of you as being the “go to person” in your area of specialization.

Do you Present Like an “Old School” Dinosaur on Video?

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:52:03 +0000

Unfortunately, what works well on stage, does not come across well on video camera! Big broad gestures, body movements and facial expressions can come across as "artificial" or inauthentic on video.

What Not to Wear on Video. Video Presentation Coaching

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:53:12 +0000

TakeTwo VIDEO: There are important technical requirements to understand when it comes to your clothing selection for video. Applying these tips will save you the hassle or heartache of having to re-shoot your material.

Strategy Before Execution for Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:05:13 +0000

Filming your video presentations, getting them online, and making a lot of noise to attract attention might be great fun, but "content" is not strategy.

Make-up Tips for Looking Good on Video

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:05:30 +0000

TakeTwo Video: Remember the camera sees things differently than the human eye. In this video learn which make-up colors and textures can diminish facial features or look vampire-ish on-screen.

How to Bring Your Personal Vision to Life in 5 Simple Steps

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:48:16 +0000

Before you begin filming your video presentations, it is well worth investing time to build your personal vision first. Start by applying these 5 simple steps.

Think About Your Future. Build Your Personal Brand

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:43:06 +0000

One of the habits of highly effective people is that they “begin with the end in mind.” That means they set goals. They think before they act. They get clear on where they want to go, before they commit themselves to action. In this post I share some simple tips when it comes to building your personal brand for your video presentations.

How to Choose Clothing Colors and Styles for Video

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:44:41 +0000

Take Two Video: Remember the camera sees things differently than the human eye. With this in mind we need to be mindful of how certain colors and clothing styles can appear on screen.

Welcome to Our TakeTwo Video Presentation Coaching Show!

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:58:09 +0000

(Short update from me - Bianca). Our Take Two Video Presentation Coaching show is now live and I invite you to tune in for our bi/weekly “ed-u-tainment” comedy series of short skits (we try to keep each topic under 3mins). Can you Help Me? Because this series is new - and in its fledgling stage - I would love it if you could...

How to Set the Scene for Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:49:56 +0000

TakeTwo Video: Learn how to control all the visual elements within the frame to capture the audience’s attention, influence emotions, and control their viewing experiences.

How to Fall in Love With the Video Camera. Video Presentation Coaching

Bianca Te Rito — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:26:20 +0000

The video camera is the best listener you ever had! It wants to know more about you. It doesn’t get distracted, it is 100% focused on every word you utter and every movement you make. The camera does not judge you. It won’t interrupt you or attempt to make you wrong. It never gets bored.

On-Camera Styling Tips for Men and Women Presenting on Video (Part 2.)

Bianca Te Rito — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:13:56 +0000

What you wear has a big impact on how you will be perceived by your viewing audience. However, unless you are in the business of selling clothing, you want your viewers to spend more time looking at your face (and hearing your message) than staring at your clothes in your video presentations.

How-to Dress for Success in Your Video Presentations (Part 1.)

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:23:01 +0000

When working with clients to coach them on their video presentations, I emphasize the importance of taking extra care to present your “best self” – to ensure that the way you “look” meets the expectations of your target audience and builds your credibility.

Look Good on Video. Make Up Techniques for Men and Women

Tyson Te Rito — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:42 +0000

Careful make-up application is critical. We provide you with a step by step make-up application process, along with expert tips and techniques to get you camera ready for your web videos.

Let’s Make Up! How to Look Good in Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:22:16 +0000

Careful makeup application is critical, not just to make you look more attractive, but more importantly, to correct the distortions caused by the camera lens and lighting. The camera sees things differently to the human eye.

How to Give Good Face in Your Video Presentation

Bianca Te Rito — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:35:43 +0000

In this article I will share the secret of knowing which angle is most flattering for your face. You may not know this, but celebrities who are filmed for a living have learned which facial angles and expressions work best for them, and they take care to present this angle to the camera most of the time.

Reading From an Autocue? I’m Not Buying it!

Bianca Te Rito — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:53:58 +0000

If a picture says a thousand words, then a video presentation says ten thousand. You can convey so much more on video than you can with words and pictures alone. With video presentations you give your audience the chance to experience and engage with the real you – your “best self”. Don’t blow it by using an autocue.

“Just be Yourself” They Say? Wrong!

Bianca Te Rito — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:20:52 +0000

Selling yourself (or your business) by filming yourself giving a video presentation has become increasingly popular, and many (so called) “online marketing experts” are jumping on the bandwagon. They follow each other’s recommendations like sheep, and suggest that when fronting your own videos you should, “Be authentic. Just be yourself”. Wrong!

Real vs. Fake Smiles in Your Video Presentation

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:45:18 +0000

As part of my video presentation coaching work I see a lot of people who are nervous about appearing on camera. Often they try to compensate for their nervousness; either by being very serious and not smiling at all, or they overcompensate by forcing a “fake smile”.

How to Look Eye to Eye with the Video Camera – Video Presentation Coaching

Bianca Te Rito — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:00:54 +0000

Video Presentation Skills series: Imagine your target audience is watching your presentation. Imagine how they will feel about the message you are presenting. Get emotionally involved in your subject matter and “feel” the content of your message so your facial expressions match your content.

Video is Intimate. Stage is Not.

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:01:20 +0000

Video is Intimate. Stage is Not. In my experience, many people who are used to presenting on stage (or in front of a room), are not aware of how they need to adapt their presentation style to the technical requirements and demands of the camera.

Filming Your Video Presentations? Here’s What the Camera Sees.

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:07:31 +0000

When presenting to camera it’s more like having your viewer standing 4 feet away from you – but in reality you are actually under a microscope! The camera picks up on every nuance.

How to Create a Positive Viewer Experience With Your Video Presentation

Bianca Te Rito — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:45:06 +0000

When filming your video presentations, the aim is to create a positive experience for your viewers, and keep them engaged with you and your key messages.

Presenting to Camera? Avoid these Common Eye Contact Pitfalls

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:01:16 +0000

When presenting to camera realize that on-screen the Eyes Have It! They are key communicators of our feelings - including comfort and discomfort.

Avoid These 3 Body Language Mistakes When Presenting to Camera

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:23:25 +0000

While speaking, avoid any hand to face gestures. You will note that most public officials have been trained to avoid such things when addressing their audience or in interview situations – very rarely will you ever see them...

The Lowdown on Camera Angles. For Filming Your Online Videos

Bianca Te Rito — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:44:12 +0000

When filming your online videos, where the camera is placed in relation to you (the presenter) can greatly influence the way your viewers perceive you and how they interpret your message. It is important for you to know the effect of using different camera angles, so you can choose to use them in appropriate.

You’ve Been Framed. How to Frame Yourself for Your Online Videos.

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:01:33 +0000

How you “frame” yourself on camera - has a powerful subconscious impact on your audience, so it is worth knowing some of the basics. In terms of online video presentations...

How to Choose Your Online Video Background for Your Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:35:52 +0000

A great way to communicate important messages to your target audience is the tried and true “talking head” video – where you speak directly to a camera. Simple and versatile - you can be humorous or serious, informative or promotional.

3 Ways to Achieve Great Results using Affordable Equipment for Your Online Video Presentations

Bianca Te Rito — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:27:05 +0000

You don’t need to be a Spielberg, nor do you need to spend a fortune on the latest high tech equipment to look good online - but if you want to stand out from the crowd you will need to purchase some basic pieces of equipment.

Video Presentation Coaching. The Art of Video Presentations!

Bianca Te Rito — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:59:18 +0000

Our Video Presentation Coaching series of articles and videos will teach you how to give great online video presentations - whether it's for; internal staff communications, sales presentations, product demonstrations, web conferencing, webinars, video blogging or simply sharing your thought leadership online.

Delight the Few to Attract the Many – Video Quick Tips

Bianca Te Rito — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:38:56 +0000

Delight the Few to Attract the Many - Video Quick Tips. When you have a clear target market audience – your personal brand will have more clarity & focus, and your communications become much more effective.

Why Should Your Target Audience Care About You?

Bianca Te Rito — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:48:55 +0000

In my experience many people are too cautious when it comes to presenting their personal brand. If you use bland, generic words and statements to describe who you are and what you do – you will not cut through the clutter!