Number 1 Video Tip for Overcoming the Fear

by | 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?
  • Share your favorites in Comments

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16 Comments

  1. Nicky Parry

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

    Happy Halloween xxx

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  2. Cathy

    Thanks, Nicky. A smile is a good way to start the week. πŸ™‚

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  3. Cathy

    Thanks, Sharon. I thought you might enjoy it. πŸ™‚

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  4. Kim Lemon

    Perfect!

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  5. Cathy

    Thanks, Kim, but hardly perfect. πŸ™‚

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  6. Cathy

    Thank you, Dr. Freelance πŸ˜‰

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  7. Harleena Singh

    It sure is wonderful- loved it Cathy!

    Happy Halloween as well πŸ™‚

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  8. Ryan Biddulph

    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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  9. Cathy

    Hi Leena: Thank you for the kind words. πŸ™‚

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  10. Cathy

    Hi Ryan-thank you. Simple, right? πŸ™‚

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  11. Lori

    And years later, the advice (and the costume) are still relevant. πŸ™‚

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    • Cathy Miller

      Some things are just classic, right? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Marcie

    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

      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. πŸ™‚

      Reply

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