Number 1 Video Tip for Overcoming the Fear

by Cathy Miller | Oct 31, 2017

What does a video tip have to do with Halloween?

For some blog owners, it could be a shared fear.

Fear of the unknown (why do they open that door?)
The fright of uncharted territory
Or the fear of missing out

Since I first posted this video on October 31, 2011, not much has changed in the video-making department for me.

My YouTube account opens with the creaky, spooky sound of inactivity
I recently started experimenting with explainer videos
However, I believe the video below is the only one where I appear on camera

You’ll understand why when you watch it.

Number 1 Video Tip

What would be your #1 video tip?

Ready for Your Closeup?

My lack of onscreen time is not because of fear. At least I don’t think so. I used to be quite the ham in my corporate days.

However, my serious lack of editing skills could be quite scary with my current senior citizen status. Ha!

Embrace the fear. Step up to today’s generation’s love of all things video. Be yourself.

Do you create videos?
Do you star in them?
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16 Comments

Nicky Parry on October 31, 2011 at 5:26 am

Hehe! Cute, Cathy – that made me smile. And it’s very true too! Simple indeed 🙂

Happy Halloween xxx
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Cathy on October 31, 2011 at 5:29 am

Thanks, Nicky. A smile is a good way to start the week. 🙂
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Sharon Hurley Hall on October 31, 2011 at 6:10 am

Hilarious, Cathy. A nice way to start the week. 🙂
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Cathy on October 31, 2011 at 7:01 am

Thanks, Sharon. I thought you might enjoy it. 🙂
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Kim Lemon on October 31, 2011 at 8:19 am

Perfect!
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Cathy on October 31, 2011 at 8:46 am

Thanks, Kim, but hardly perfect. 🙂
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Jake P on October 31, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Classic!
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Cathy on October 31, 2011 at 1:17 pm

Thank you, Dr. Freelance 😉
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Harleena Singh on October 31, 2011 at 10:47 pm

It sure is wonderful- loved it Cathy!

Happy Halloween as well 🙂
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Ryan Biddulph on October 31, 2011 at 10:47 pm

Quick, punchy and so true. Be yourself, and you slay fear. You lose the fear of criticism in a jiffy which makes you an entirely different person who views the world through a different set of glasses.

Thanks for sharing Cathy!

RB
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Cathy on November 1, 2011 at 6:44 am

Hi Leena: Thank you for the kind words. 🙂
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Cathy on November 1, 2011 at 6:44 am

Hi Ryan-thank you. Simple, right? 🙂
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Lori on October 31, 2017 at 8:28 am

And years later, the advice (and the costume) are still relevant. 🙂
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- Cathy Miller on October 31, 2017 at 8:47 am
  
  Some things are just classic, right? 😉
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Marcie on October 31, 2017 at 4:00 pm

Hey Cathy,

I think my biggest video challenges is speaking in a monotone. Ok, I have another one: poor lighting. Both of these things can be corrected with practice. And my YT Channel is lonely. I think I better create a strategy for my video and get to work.
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- Cathy Miller on November 1, 2017 at 7:26 am
  
  I am horrible at the technical side of video, Marcie. I really have not taken the time to develop those skills. Looking forward to your future videos, Marcie. 🙂
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