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A Video About Shooting Demo Reels Followed By an Article on How Not to Shoot Video for Demo Reels... 😜
I shot this video to teach about Speaker Demo Reels and hawk my wares.
When I went to trim it, I noticed several things about this video. I thought about NOT posting it because of what I saw. However, I realized there's some valuable lessons in how much the details matter when you are shooting video.
I shot this with a Logitech Brio 4k computer camera, and a Samsung Q2U microphone. I shoot in my bedroom because there are two large windows and the natural light works best. (I do have lights, but I prefer natural if I can use it. Plus, setting up the lights to get them right is such a pain in the rear and I don't want to do it every time I shoot.)
I recorded this on Zoom because I have a pro level account through the National Speaker's Association and it's easy to use.
The video is 10 minutes long and there is a HUGE shift in the lighting. It starts in the bottom corner and you will see the sunlight grow into a big bright spot. Most of the day the sun is behind my house so there is...
How to Create A Speaker Demo Reel
Ahhh, the elusive demo reel. You can’t get hired for events without video footage of you speaking. But how do you get footage of you speaking if you can’t get events?
In addition, what is it meeting planners or hiring committees want to see?
Here are some tips and things to keep in mind regarding creating a demo reel that actually gets you hired.
1. Quality of Footage:
There is a saying I have heard amongst speakers that the amount you want to make per event is the amount you should spend on a demo reel shoot. Basically, if you want to make $10k, then you need to spend $10k.
Uhhh, no thank you. I come from the film/commercial world, and I do not see a reason to spend that kind of money. Ahhh, the elusive demo reel. You can’t get hired for events without video footage of you speaking. But how do you get footage of you speaking if you can’t get events?
In addition, what is it meeting planners or hiring committees want to see?
Here are some tips and things to keep in ...
How to Get Videos to Get Hired as a Speaker or Comedian
Watch Video Here: https://youtu.be/R-Yx007763k
Can't get hired because you don't have video? Can't get video because you can't get hired? Here's an easy hack to break out of the, "I need a demo reel" loop.
Link to video mentioned: https://youtu.be/2yZgvFtdx54
Elephant in the room: OBVIOUSLY NOT shot at the same time as the thumbnail photo was taken. The thumbnail makes it look like a 5 star restaurant, but then when you open it and it's just ramen.
WHICH is what anyone who has ever been in a relationship with me has also unfortunately discovered....
Here's some resources if you are wanting or already are a speaker: -Blog Post: "How to Improve Your Speaking on Camera With These 4 Easy Tips" https://rb.gy/rz0spx
-Get a Free Guide on "10 Easy Ways to Look Good and Feel Great on Camera" https://rb.gy/rz0spx
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