Let me help you get rid of being camera shy
Filming a skincare routine used to take me hours when I just started content creation because I don't like the idea that I'm recording myself. I get chills because of cringing whenever my mouth opens to talk.
But camera shyness in UGC usually comes from one mistake. It is the notion that you're filming for a LIVE audience. No you're not. Don't make it worse than it is.
If you want to film GRWMs/makeup routines or product demos without feeling stiff, here are some practical shifts that work:
Keep your hands moving. Static talking heads trap all the nervous energy you have in your face. By doing that, you’re distracting your brain which allows tou to let your speech flow naturally.
Stop staring at your preview screen. Looking at yourself while filming creates instant self-consciousness. But here I am giving you two useful options. (1) Flip the phone before recording, and (2) Think like your phone is just another mirror where you see your face. It works with the anxiety.
Just film 1-3 second clips of yourself without talking (separate the visual filming from the speaking). Put subtitles instead. This is one of the peculiar tips I can give but if you're really doomed with other methods, try this one. Half the anxiety usually comes from worrying about your voice or overthinking how you sound. I think that can get tou comfortable in front of the camera. I tried that for twice I think but I improved overtime by getting used to filming everyday so it only did little help.
UGC forced me to unlearn my perfectionism.
Need more help? What’s the hardest part for you when you press record? Let’s talk below.