(Ruth Sherman)'s Video On-Camera Presence Do's & Dont's

[mofo269]

Thanks for all the tips! I love all the different setting in this video :) The book tip is great. Even if you don't have your own book, people can tell a lot about a person by scanning the books they read.

[RuthSherman]

@mofo269 Yes, a stack of books, with titles showing, can tell a lot about a person! Thank you!

[CharlieVandersluys]

Great video Ruth

[JenWilner1]

AWESOME Ruth! Loved the pj scene. Fantastic!!! I get it I get it!! 

[RuthSherman]

@JenWilner1 haha, again, amazing what a little hair & makeup can do. OMG, that was painful.

[isitebuild]

Great tips Ruth..how do you read a script and still give the appearance of looking directing into the camera..I'm having trouble with this one?

[RuthSherman]

@isitebuild Since the scenes were short here, no script necessary. But for longer ones - over a minute and a half, I use a teleprompter. ProPrompter for the iPhone, in particular, has been fab. You have to position it so it's near the camera lens, obviously. You can also tape notes or have a flip chart w/notes to stay on track. But even so, you must be far enough away to create the illusion you are looking directly into the lens. Trial & error. Best to start w/short vids, so no scripting nec.

[SkillCasting]

Great tips, Ruth. One's eyes & smile are so important for that true connection. Loved it.

[klimadesigngroup]

Nothing is more convincing than "show and tell". You just proved it. This is a very valuable video and I just put it in my "favorite" library. Tons of great work and it shows.

[RuthSherman]

@klimadesigngroup Marina, it's the same in your business. Nothing like before/after or, "Show + Tell." Very powerful. Thank you.

[denisesonnenberg]

Great tips easy to digest and follow. This will make a lot of people's videos stand out and be noticed.a

[RuthSherman]

@denisesonnenberg Thanks, Denise -- If I can do it, anyone can.

[NONPROFITdoctor]

LOVING THIS Video! Shows everyone why I call YOU MY Video SHEro! Fantastic andI will be sharing with my clients and friends! - Veronique

[RuthSherman]

@NONPROFITdoctor Thank you!

[CheriValentine]

Love it, Ruth! Great tips that many don't think about! @CheriValentine

[RuthSherman]

@CheriValentine Learn by doing, Cheri. Glad you enjoyed. Meant to show, instead of just tell.

[hondatennisclub]

Great tips! The best part was the pajama scene! Really drove the point home!

Thanks Ruth for sharing your expertise.

[RuthSherman]

@hondatennisclub Haha, so you like my "high risk" scene. Talk about being hard to watch your own videos. But I had to do it to show how a little hair & makeup can make a huge difference.

[jameswedmore]

Go Ruth!

[RuthSherman]

@jameswedmore Learning from the master, James. Thank you.

[RuthSherman]

Thanks, Paula! It did take some time. The mic is Audio Technica ATR388W wireless lav. Relatively inexpensive -- good enough. Love it.

[paulawhidden]

Ruth, what a great video! You clearly put a lot of effort into it, and I appreciate it. What kind of microphone do you use?

[RuthSherman]

@paulawhidden Just wanted to make sure you got this - didn't post originally as a reply... Thanks, Paula! It did take some time. The mic is Audio Technica ATR388W wireless lav. Relatively inexpensive -- good enough. Love it.