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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.

Video Presentation Coaching 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 Skills

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 Presentation Tip. 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.

The Video Camera Sees Things Differently

Bianca Te Rito — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:22:27 +0000

A vital point to remember is that the video camera sees things differently than the human eye. What looks good to the human eye may look completely different on 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: facial tics, tension, nervousness, bug-eyes, blinking, whether you appear to be reading an autocue, and whether your smile...

How to Create a Positive Viewer Experience for 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 put them at ease.

Presenting to Camera? Avoid these Common Eye Contact Pitfalls

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

The camera has no human qualities. It doesn’t blink, smile, or give you encouraging feedback like a real person does – it’s a machine observing you with an intense robotic stare...

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...

“Step into Your Light” Always Face Your Light Source When Presenting on Video

Bianca Te Rito — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:25:44 +0000

Do not shy away from your light source, thinking that a low-light level will hide your imperfections - it won't. All it will do is make you look like a big scary monster on camera - especially if your main light source is behind you (back-lit).

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.