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A fear of doing video...is it common?

by Daniel Brock
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Hey guys,

I have created my first product last month and am really considering adding video segments to my all text based course.

Nothing fance, just some Camtasia style videos.

However, one problem...

I'm sort of afraid to do them for some reason. I just feel like I will do a really bad job or it will suck because I have never made a video before.

I also feel like a goober (not G U R U) trying to teach someone something over video tutorials.

Is this a common fear? Im willing to bet it is just one of those things you have to get used to...

Is it really as bad as I am making it out to be?

Any thoughts, suggestions?
#common #fear #videois
  • Profile picture of the author Byron_Wells
    I also feel your pain... I have the same problem.. For ages I have wanted to create video products teaching people how to do things, etc, etc.. But I am scared, I am my bigest critic, I dont think my voice sounds too good, not look good either... This is a major stumbling block for me that I HAVE to get over to make out there in the world of IM..

    Video is the future
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    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      Originally Posted by Byron_Wells View Post

      I also feel your pain... I have the same problem.. For ages I have wanted to create video products teaching people how to do things, etc, etc.. But I am scared, I am my bigest critic, I dont think my voice sounds too good, not look good either... This is a major stumbling block for me that I HAVE to get over to make out there in the world of IM..

      Video is the future
      Same here! Thus...I did all my videos so far with powerpoint, Cam Studio and Windows Movie Maker. After making the first one I realized, it's not so bad at all!

      You just have to just freakin' DO it....and go on from there.

      I wrote a brief explanation on how to make videos in this fashion over at

      9 Soul-Searingly Wondrous (yet Amazingly Effective) Steps To Add Video To Your Optin Page Part II. Hope you find it useful!

      My next step is to include me in my videos. It's worked out quite well, I must say.
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  • Profile picture of the author dalvia
    Video seems to be a challenge for many, but you do get better over time. You'll find as you brush up on your presentation skills, you'll get better at doing video presentations.

    It doesn't matter if you haven't made a video before, just get started. Perhaps practice doing videos just for your own viewing (so there's no pressure when you're recording) or for your blogsite and then get into the videos that you intend to sell.

    I do videos just about everyday either 'on camera' or 'camtasia' and it's unnatural in the beginning, but you will get used to it as you stick with it.

    Keep it up and you'll gain confidence,

    Dale
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Brock
    Thanks for the encouragement guys...it's good to know I am not the only one.

    One thing that I am also worried about is being enthusiastic. This is one trait that I personally have never been good at. I would describe myself as a reserved type person who sucks at social settings. I mean I have been teaching a kung-fu class lately and it has improved my public speaking skills a little bit...but will my lack of social presentation prove fatal to my video efforts?
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    • Profile picture of the author pbennett
      I'm usually really comfortable in front of people for presentations, but put me in front of a camera and I get really uncomfortable! For one thing, my voice sounds like a two year old when it's recorded. This is definitely one fear that I'm going to have to work on.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rob Thayer
    Write yourself a script, or at least an outline, of what you want to talk about. Don't read verbatim, but just wing it and stay on topic. Practice first. If you record a segment and you don't like it, do it over again. It doesn't cost you anything but a little time.

    If you really want to get better at public speaking, join Toastmasters. I did it some time ago, and it really helped. The people are always very nice and they make it easy to get up there and do your thing.

    Don't worry about your voice or your looks. I guarantee you that we've all heard/seen worse.
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