3 points to keep in mind when shooting YouTube videos [Performer Edition]

Thank you everyone for your hard work every day!

I'm Narita, who plans, shoots, and edits Beyond Co., Ltd.'s official YouTube "Biyomaru Channel"!

While working as a novice marketer at Beyond, I also post videos on YouTube as an individual!

This time, I will explain the points that I pay attention to when shooting videos! The content can be used not only for YouTube shooting, but also for presentations and other public speaking, so I hope you find it helpful.

Difference between video shooting and presentation

human eye and camera

The biggest bottleneck when it comes to shooting videos is the camera. I usually have very few opportunities to speak to the camera, so when I try to speak to the camera, I can't seem to get my usual tone.

I feel uncomfortable constantly looking at inorganic things, and I become too conscious of ``normal'', which makes me feel awkward.

Can be retaken many times

Once you make a mistake in a presentation, you can't take it back, but when recording a video, you can edit out unnecessary parts. Therefore, you can try as many times as you like without fear of failure.

However, if you retake the video many times, you may notice that the tension of the conversation is different at the joints of the videos, or that the content of the conversation may be skipped.

Problems like this can occur if you rely too much on what will work if you try again, so the fewer mistakes you make, the better.

The number of "eyes" being watched is different

During a presentation, there are many eyes on the audience, so it is important to be aware that people are looking at you from various angles, and make eye contact and turn your body to show that you are there.

However, in video shooting, the number of cameras equals the number of lines of sight, so the number of people being watched is vastly different. Furthermore, the camera's eyes have no emotion, so they don't convey anything to you. For this reason, it is less stressful than speaking in public.

This is the reason why some people can't speak in public but can speak vividly in videos.

Points when shooting

First of all, video editing is not a panacea. It's very difficult to create something that doesn't exist, and it's not as easy as purikura or photo editing apps to whiten your skin or make your eyes bigger. (However, it is not "impossible". It is "only" extremely difficult and takes a huge amount of time.)

So, when I turn the camera, I think about what will happen when I move from the shooting stage to editing. With that in mind, please keep the following points in mind!

speak loudly

Video shooting takes place in various locations. There is no problem when shooting in a quiet place, but when shooting outside, there are various noises such as the sound of passing cars, people talking, and even in buildings, the sound of air conditioners and the sound of typing.

Of course, it is preferable to shoot in a place where there is no such noise, but first of all, it is important to raise your voice to a level that will not overwhelm the noise.

Of course, it is possible to adjust the volume when editing a video, but the sound may crack, environmental sounds may also be loud at the same time, and even if you forcefully edit the video, the sound of the voice may become strange.

Therefore, please try to speak a little louder than you normally speak!

* When people are deep in thought, their voices tend to become quieter, so if you start speaking when you have gathered your thoughts instead of thinking while you speak, you can be more conscious of the volume of your voice.

don't move your body

Shooting videos can be uncomfortable if you are not used to it. This can make you feel anxious and nervous, causing you to shake your body or fidget with things with your hands.

When viewed through a video, these gestures can be a point that catches the viewer's attention in a negative way.

As a way to prevent your body from moving, if you are standing, you can ``take a deep breath and slightly puff out your chest,'' and if you are sitting, you can ``Stretch your back and always be conscious of your posture.''

This method is also recommended for those who are not good at staying still, so please give it a try!

Don't use filler words

Filler words such as "Ah" and "Um" are something that can be dealt with in video editing. Therefore, this does not mean that you should never use it during the shooting stage.

However, if you are speaking too fast or if multiple people are having a conversation and their voices overlap, editing may not be able to cut it.

When taking a photo shoot, don't start talking until you have decided what to say next, and try to make a conscious effort to use plenty of time to talk!

Specific learning method

In order to quickly learn this point, it is important to put on a good appearance.

By believing that you can do it, your rounded back will naturally stretch, and you will be able to speak louder and more clearly, even if your own small voice seems to be empty.

You won't get used to it at first, but gradually it will become normal and you will become confident! This is a recommended method, so please give it a try!

At the end, I have included a link to the YouTube channel that I am involved with, so I would be happy if you could subscribe to the channel and give it a high rating!

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https://www.youtube.com/c/beyomaruch

See you in the next blog! bye bye!