The Camera is Your Friend
“The camera is always your best mate, remember that. You like him and he likes you and he’s ready and willing to listen to every word you have to say.”~ Michael Caine
Quick summary:
- The camera can be your best and closest friend.
- Think deeply about who you are talking to, through the lens.
- Use the medium of film to connect with your audience.
To illustrate the points:
Check out John’s relationship with the camera. He’s completely comfortable with it.
https://youtu.be/0fAS0ButR2E
And with George, can you tell how important it is to SEE what he’s doing? Facial expressions, gestures, etc?
Time to practice!
- Getting comfortable with the camera. Sit as if you were going to record something. Now, describe the camera to itself. Tell it about its lens, anything else you notice.
- On Camera (hit record): introduce yourself to the camera, as if you were meeting a person for the first time—tell them a little about yourself (1-2 minutes), upload, and post online to the Facebook group.
- BONUS: create your YouTube (or Vimeo) account if you haven’t already—just set it up, no need to go any further with settings right now.