Happy Monday,
I’m enjoying your warm up videos. Please be sure you are responding to at least 2 of your classmates posts with detailed feedback, 2 pro’s and a grow. Helping one another identify effective choices and where we can improve helps create a community where we can work, learn, and grow together. Some examples of appropriate feedback are…
” Two things that you did excellent were that when you spoke confidently and your demonstration of the technique to show relaxation was clear. However, one thing that you might need to improve is that for the part where you need to energize yourself, you need a little bit more energy to do that so your audience can feel that.”
“I really liked how clear you were with what you were doing and how you kept eye contact. One grow can be that maybe next time you can speak a little louder but besides that great video”
” I really enjoyed your confidence throughout the video and not lowering your tone, because people tend to do this when they are doing something that makes them anxious , also great job on doing everything that was asked for this week’s video. Something I would say you can do better for next time is actually just speaking louder so we can hear you more clearly.”
If you are running a little behind, I understand as there is a bit of a learning curve with Online Learning, this is a great time to get caught up.
Most of you are doing well with managing camera set up and recording, however I found the following helpful hints that might come in handy. I will post on BB and OpenLab for reference as well.
Tips for Recording Yourself on Video
CHOOSING YOUR IDEAL SHOOTING LOCATION
- Find a location that is well-lit with natural sunlight or plenty of indoor lighting
- Choose a quiet location with little background noise (street sounds, music, other people)
- Avoid spaces with lots of echo
- Turn off air conditioners and heaters to avoid fan noise
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE / CAMERA
- Set your laptop, phone, or camera on a tripod or steady surface (please do not hold your camera while shooting to avoid shaky footage)
- Shoot horizontally (use landscape mode and avoid portrait mode)
- Position camera at eye level (if you can, avoid angles where the camera lens is looking up or down on you)
- Choose a non-distracting background (avoid windows, showing other people, posters/signs that can be read etc)
- We want to see you from the hips up if possible so we can read body language, its called a “Cowboy Shot” in the film world, from the holsters to your cowboy hat.
LIGHTING
- Shoot in daylight if possible
- Position yourself so windows are facing you
- Expose for your face and not the background (many phone cameras will automatically adjust the video brightness when you tap your face on the touch screen)
- Avoid back light (light that is behind you) and overhead lights
- If shooting with indoor lighting, use lots of lamps
- To make sure your face is evenly lit indoors, you can place two lamps at 45 degree angles from the front of your face. Set your camera in between the lamps.
CAMERA PRESENCE
- Look at the camera at all times
- Keep your hand movements to a minimum
- Stand up straight
- Keep your hands to your side or gently folded in front of you (no crossed arms)
- Keep your shoulders relaxed
- Smile, especially at the beginning and the end of presentation
Week 3 The Do’s & Don’t of Public Speaking, Do – Don’t – Choose
There are many tools and techniques that go into an effective speech. Explore what works for you and how you can use your natural energy to communicate.
Assignments due by 12 midnight on Sunday
Please Read:
Ch. 3 “Ethics in Public Speaking” Pg. 1-6
Please Complete:
Quiz 3, via BB
Please Watch:
“The Do’s & Don’ts of Public Speaking” Video
Be well,
Prof. Christina
