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Make better videos, one question at a time
Plain answers to what people ask before they press record, from filming yourself on a phone to what to say first.
How to film yourself talking on your phone
Hold it sideways, show yourself from the waist up, face a window and keep the microphone close. A simple setup for a talking video that looks and sounds good, with no extra gear.
How to take the ums out of a talking video
Why ums and long pauses make a video feel slow, how to say fewer of them while you record, and how to get the rest cut without learning editing software.
What to say in the first 30 seconds of your video
The opening decides whether people keep watching. Say what they'll get and why it matters to them, then start delivering. Includes openings you can copy.
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