Do You Hate How You Look on Camera – Why Do We Look So Awkward on Video?

by | May 14, 2024 | YouTube

Here is the elephant 🐘 in the room when it comes to making videos….

Everyone hates how they look on camera…

And it’s not just you…

One of the hardest things about YouTube is getting through the cringe factor when editing your videos.

Most people think it’s unique to them but in reality, everyone pretty much HATES seeing themselves on camera.

Especially when we are editing videos, it always seems to stop on a horrible pose.   It’s just incredibly awkward to edit, let alone watch your videos.

But I am here to say, don’t let it stop you from making videos.  We all need to get through the awkward cringe factor. 

Just know that we all feel that way. 

So continue making
videos.  It does get easier but you may never get comfortable watching yourself. And it’s okay.

This is why many Hollywood actors cannot watch their own movies. Likewise, many singers, even great ones, don’t like to listen to their own voice!

So just keep going and keep making videos!

In this video you will learn:

  • How everyone hates watching their own videos
  • Even professional actors and singers hate it,  too.
  • Just keep going through the cringe.
  • It gets better the more videos you make 

Do you have any topics you would like me to address? Just send me an email and let me know!

I’d love to hear from you!

Copyright Free Audio Tracks from YouTube – How to Use Them for Your Channel

by | May 12, 2024 | YouTube

Would you like to add a more professional presentation on your YouTube videos?

Have you admired the audio backgrounds on other people’s channels?

Did you wonder how you could get audio, too, but without worrying about getting a copyright claim?

Good news! Adding audio is easier than you think.

Did you know that there are copyright free, royalty free audio tracks that you can access and download within your YouTube Studio?

Many people, including myself, like having background music behind the talking videos.
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To find the audios in YouTube Studio, you actually have to scroll down on the left hand menu to access the free audios.

 Once you are in the audio interface, you can see the lists of sound effects and audios. You can search for length, genre, mood and artist.

Some audios require attribution with a link required on your video, while others do not. Make sure you copy and paste the attribution in the description of your video.

You can listen to the audios before you download them. When you find ones you like, mouse over the date added  and you will see the download button. Click and it will download into your download folder.

I actually like adding an audio background track for when I’m talking a lot. It keeps things pleasant and calm, especially when talking about technical things. Have fun experimenting!

In this video you will learn:

  • Why adding a backing track helps people listen to your content longer
  • Where to find the audio files buried within YouTube Studio
  • How to search for audios using parameters for time length, mood, genre, attribution and artist
  • How to paste attribution text in your video description, if needed
  • How to download the audio files by mousing over the file date uploaded.

Audios make for a pleasing experience when listening to a complex or technical subjects.

Try some on and see how it works for your videos.

 And as always, let me know about anything you would like to know more about regarding YouTube.

Just send me an email and let me know!

I would love to hear from you!