How To Naturally Read a Video Script (Without Doing One Million Takes)
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- When I first started, I would spend hooours writing my scripts. Then I got the advice that you shouldn't write your script -- you should outline it! This was a game changer for me.
In this video, I'm going to cover everything related to presenting on camera, whether you should memorize vs teleprompter your scripts. We'll also cover how to write a video script since this is where it all begins! I'll explain when to fully write a video script vs. when to outline a video script. Then we'll cover tips for recording either option!
If you're looking to speed up your filming time, sound natural on camera and learn how to record a video without a million takes then this one is for you!
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How To Naturally Read a Video Script (Without Doing One Million Takes)
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The majority of our videos use voiceovers which are scripted and read off a monitor. Our on-camera footage is unscripted. You do a good job using the TelePrompter. Animated and engaging. The concentrated stare of reading gets to some people though. It depends on how sensitive your audience is to it and how long the shots are. I've suggested to on-air talent that they look away as if looking at back up notes occasionally whether they have them or not for extended shots. There are other ways, but just something to break the lock on the TelePrompter. It takes a bit of practice but can make a big difference.
Tip #2 has been absolutely HUGE for me. I’m terrible at reading off a teleprompter, winging it, and going off bullet points. Even after making videos for 7+ years, delivering in chunks is still the only way I’ve ever been able to make it work (and it actually works pretty well).
Some great tips, I dislike jump cuts ( or worse when people try to hide them with a with a 3 frame blur between clips ) so have been trying to record in a single take, but then i trip over a word after 5 minutes and it's back to the start! Love the simplicity of switching the framing - hides the joins really well without needing to change the camera angle at all. Have been thinking about a teleprompter too and this has encouraged me to try one.
This was EXTREMELY useful. Appreciate the effort you put in making such amazing video😊
This really helped me.. I've been writing scripts as a young CZcamsr... I definitely using outlines now. Thanks for this. I have subscribed.
Anybody else feel like they were having a staring contest watching this video
Ahahaha that made me laugh out loud! =D
She's staring right into my soul. It makes me highly uncomfortable!
HAHAHA
I appreciate her honest and warm gaze, personally
Not at all. She comes across very engagingly.
This makes so much sense, I had been doing some of this, but you did a great job explaining why. Being consistent is the key. Keep up the good work- thanks for posting.
This was really helpful, and you've pulled back the curtain on those 'B-roll' bits of footage and the zoom in / zoom out thing that I've seen in so many other CZcams videos - now it makes so much more sense! It's actually serving an editing purpose and isn't just about having more stuff going on in the video! That was a revelation - thanks for this huge tip 😀
Very helpful. Could tell before I ever finished writing one that outlining was for me, just didn't know how. The Delivering in Chunks points seems to make the most difference for me. Thanks!
I had no idea my phone could even record in 4K. Thank you queen of tips
I didn't know either. Even my vintage iPhone SE can do 4k at 30fps.
Me neither!
Thank you for this! Filming my first videos for a course this weekend and feeling NERVOUS! I’ve decided I’m going to go line by line and edit using zooms like you did in the video. I like how that kept the visual interest & distracted from the cuts. Thanks for the help!
Nice video! Great info for those starting out or wanting to streamline their videos. I totally agree with what you have here. If you are one-man-banding your videos, you'll save time by knocking out a script--especially if they're smaller in scale. If you've got a lot of info to record, and you're used to presenting that info, then an outline will save you major time. It's up to us to find the right mix of efficiency.
Great video! I find using a teleprompter with an outline super helpful.
So....you have the outline itself on the teleprompter; great idea!
just got the app, its so helpful
Yes, that'd be the way to go
7:29 minutes of time well spent great refresher for guy getting back into this stuff after 27 years. Thank you excellent work very pro.
Great info here! Teleprompters are great to keep you on subject and deliver precisely what you want to deliver but you are so right about having to make sure your script is on point and ready to read prior to recording. Love the content! Subbed!
fantastic topic on how to read a video script. I really appreciate it as always. It's been a year since I made a video from the disruption of the covid 19. I've severally followed your videos and see how consistent you have been. thanks for keeping us posted.
Hi Amanda, it is impossible to detect that you are using a teleprompter. You convey the impression of being supremely confident and supremely knowledgeable. I particularly like how you maintain eye contact throughout. Impressive.
ditto that. Most folks would not think you were using a teleprompter, only that you are very confident in what you are saying. Nice goin'.
Outlining, zooms for jump cuts, batches of sentences, all very particularly useful tips.
Yes I can tell you are using a teleprompter, it's the spacing between your words and it felt more clear, in a rhythm and concise but its best when it comes to how to and information videos. Great video, thanks
Well said
Yup
No you can't tell she's using a teleprompter. You can tell her speech is even and consistent and you surmise its due to pre written copy since most humans don't have speech that consistent and fluid.
@@krane15 yeah, I think you are correct on this one!
Only because she didn't stumble through any of it :) I'd be all over the place!
Oh my god, many thanks for this! The online teaching has been such a pain for everybody that I decided to script my classes and shoot them. Students love it but it takes me so much time!! Your tips helped me a lot and encouraged me to carry on. I will definitely watch your other videos to get more efficiency in my work flow. I am new to this but I think I am getting better everytime. Thanks again Amanda!
This is honestly one of the best advice videos I found. Very consise to the point and a lot of tips I've never heard before!
I personally never scripted a video , but i always had the headlines written.
But what a nice cheaper solution! for those who want such a tool !
Technology is making it easier than ever to create your own video world .
Lastly, you are a very good storyteller !
Keep it up !
Really enjoyed this video, Amanda! No, I couldn't tell that you were reading off a teleprompter :) How long does it take you to script your videos vs writing an outline only? Is scripting + teleprompter faster than outlining? Thanks for your work! New sub :)
Great tips, thank you. I’m working on more scripted content these days so ordered the parrot teleprompter and the remote you suggested. I love how compact it is.
Great video and great tips! Love how clean and efficient your production style is!
I love outlining! It's working great for youtube - but for an online education I think it's harder to wing things. 10 min video content vs 60+ is a different game.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This changed my life!
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I just subscribed!!! You are sooo well spoken and eloquent!! That is very rare these days!! I LOVED your tips!
This is so helpful, thank you! Not only the content about teleprompter in specific but also the helpful tip to crop in and out to disguise all the many cuts that get spliced together! Thanks
I'm definitely an outline presenter. I do both recorded content and live presentations/seminars. Outlining allows me to create a consistent message and improvise based on interactions and knowledge of my audience.
I really enjoy your content, Amanda. Another great video! I'm curious about your vocal fry at the end of each sentence. I have been taught to "lower my tone" at the end of a sentence to sound more knowledgeable and in control. You always come across clear an concise (must be the great scripting!). Is that an intentional vocal trait?
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I've always found trying to remember a script word for word makes me come across a bit robotic on camera but maybe that's just me 😂 Thanks for the video, will be using the outline tip more and the chunking tip was gold!
or just use ppt mirror tool to convert and invert the script you typed from powerpoint on your iPad or smartphone and use the device in a teleprompter if you want to avoid script memorizing and to read word for word, and the ppt mirror tool use bluetooth pageflip pedal to switch your slides during video recording.
That is a great point about the need to script. It’s a fine line between being natural and being succinct. I tend to ramble if I don’t have at least an outline. I’ve never actually scripted anything start to finish, but, since I’m a hiking and fitness vlogger, a lot of the content is loosely structured.
This video came at such a perfect time. I literally just ordered a teleprompter right before seeing this and I'm so excited. Love your energy and enthusiasm. ❤
Me: Wanted to know how to read naturally.
Brain: Listen to that amazing voice 😂
You can just use an online telepromter
This is the first time I see your channel, awesome content and you’re so good-looking too!! (No hetero 🙏)
As a musical artist I don’t usually have to shoot scripted videos and for livestreams with fans I usually use outlines, mostly because they involve interaction anyway. But then just as you said, for the broadcast version I always find myself having to edit out a lot of filler, dead air and repetitive parts even if I stayed on topic, apparently that’s just something we do? So thanks for the tip, now I’ll know to use a script when I have to shoot something prerecorded - seems like it’ll save me a lot of time.
Thanks for the video! I loved the idea about outlining and winging it. Great tips and advice for anyone getting started on YT!
Very well done Amanda. This was such a wonderful series of insightful, well needed information to this teleprompter newbie. Just subscribed. Thank you!
I thought of writing a script and thought of even memorizing it. It seem like a lot of work so I ended up just wing it lol 🤣
I like to do my videos natural but sometimes the script is the best option
But you can avoid the "uhm, ah, okay,". The natural ways of talking.
Phoenyx Academy sure
It’s pain in the ass lol.
@@Sahanrealty A real pain in the A* is when English is not your first language, but you insist on creating content in English. I see myself scripting and repeating over and over again HAHA. I want to share some memories and shots taken during my trips, music without voice or narration is not very engaging though.
I'm still kind of figuring it out. I feel like reading everything is great if your content is informative, but when it's for entertainment it makes you look robotic.
Actually, even when it's for entertainment, u can make it sound entertaining. You need to speak with emotions while reading, using pauses, exclamations, and changing tone of voice as per situation... Then, it won't sound robotic.... I try to do that in some of my videos where I just read out.... And then it sounds fine...
Not when its done right. What you're referring to is the limit of the presenter. Watch a newscast. You can immediately tell when they switch to improvisation (during transitions, e.g. news to weather/sports/etc.) The whole meter and tone changes.
Wow, thoroughly enjoyed your video. Your production value, style and quality is awesome. Well done on building your channel so successfully! Love the cropping tip, and advice on when to outline vs when to script.👍
Thank you, Amanda. I use an outline. And, I do not read it. I am an actor, so I comfortable on camera. When i screw up, I simply pause, hold my position, then continue where I left off in the same position so that I can make a relatively smooth jump cut. I recommend knowing all of your key talking points and learning to deliver each one different ways. That helps you to be relaxed on camera and to not worry about forgetting specific lines or words. It's the same approach i take to on camera acting auditions.
You are too cute, nice and smart to have only 11.1 K subs. Good luck!
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Wow this was incredibly helpful! Thank you so much. You’re very charming on camera by the way. Love the energy.
Great overview and energetic style. Thanks for taking the time for this!
You're So Cute!!! 😍😍😍 learned a lot...
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Do you have a tutorial on how to make a youtube video with your computer's camera?
I have a regular teleprompter that I rarely use because I need to set it up each time. For now, I'm using a teleprompter for video, an iPhone app.
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WOW this was extremely helpful! I've been searching all over for a video like this. Appreciate you Amanda!
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I bought the Neewer teleprompter. Wrote a script for my product review video. There is so much information I can't imagine doing this type of video without a teleprompter. Since it will be my first product review video, I imagine I will get better at them and be able to flow with just an outline after some time and practice. Thanks for your great videos. They are helpful and insightful.
Interesting. I am imagining myself creating better videos after this.
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I don’t know why there is still this myth of cinematic 24 FPS.
I do not recommend shooting in 24 frames a second. Reason is: the majority of people is watching CZcams on their phones or tablets.
Their native frame rate is 60 FPS, making 30 or 60 frames a second the only “correct” frame rate matching the screens frame rate.
For every other frame rate, CZcams has to either drop a frame here and there, or double a frame. Depending on the content, it might look choppy.
24 frames a second is a cinematic frame rate which makes only sense on devices supporting it natively, which is not phones nor tablets and also not the majority of computers.
Please stop shooting in 24 frames unless you specifically want to target cinema or projectors.
24fps is a rate at witch our brain cannot detect changes in frames making videos appear smooth, Unless you are recording a fast action scene such as a car chase, 60fps is a waste of processing time, even then, your brain will fill in the details. Technology can change but biology stays the same.
Bruce Yako
24 FPS is the framerate we BEGIN to see a series of pictures as a fluid motion. But you can DEFINITELY see the difference between 24, 30, 60 and even 120 FPS.
Any gamer will tell you as well as any iPad Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, etc. owner.
Besides that, there is still the issue of doubled/skipped frames when watching 24fps content on a 60hz screen.
@@konrad7592 you're confusing what the eyes can see with what the brain can translate. Do some more reasearch on how the eyes and the brain work, Stop listening to gamers lol.
Bruce Yako I did my research.
And besides that, I can safely tell you the difference between 30 and 60 FPS with my left eye while just woken up. Everybody can see the difference. That’s a fact. And there is STILL THE ISSUE that CZcams or the device you’re watching on has to ditch or insert a frame when displaying 24fps on a 60hz screen. 24 just cannot be evenly divided by 60. And that might cause the footage to look odd. You cannot argue with that.
Spot on! Thank you for this video. It's great knowing your journey as it pertains to scripting and teleprompters.
This video is an eye-opener to me! Thank you, Amanda!
Loved this video! I had a lot of trouble memorizing scripts and it was always a disaster. Since I'm planning to start an online course, I was looking for ways to read the script and I think I'll follow your suggestion and will buy a teleprompter. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I’ve been using a teleprompter for the Dr. K Show since the beginning because it keeps my videos concise and speeds up my editing time. But I have been thinking about going with an outline because the scripting process takes me forever too. Got me thinking. Thanks Amanda!
Thank you! You outlined all the problems I’ve faced and gave me some helpful and insightful direction, with all the specifics. Excellent and observant. Thank you!
I love your take regarding when to script and when to outline! I have a Parrot teleprompter, and agree with you that the remote that comes with it leaves something to be desired - button clicks are also loud. Hopefully not, or is at least less of an issue with the Ikan remote, which I’ll definitely look into based on your recommendation. Thanks, Amanda!
I could not tell you were reading this at all! Such helpful tips yet again. Thank you Amanda.
very well done! new to the channel and now a fan! great job! thank you!
Soooo glad I stumbled upon your video. I’ve always wanted to know how this is done. Thank you so much!
THANK YOU!!!! I've been scripting all my videos and it legit is QUITE the process! This is a huge time saver. I'm totally supporting your affiliate link and grabbing the parrot teleprompter! Thanks Again :)
Hey Amanda, I wanted to thank for helping me. I just started making videos for my real estate business and I was struggling in front of the camera and was wasting lots of time reshooting. I purchased the Parrot teleprompter and now I finally have content. You really helped me and I'm grateful. Just thought I would let you know:)
Super helpful video and I thought your delivery of the material was very smooth. Will take your suggestions. Thanks!
Great video. Well made! Extremely helpful and much appreciated for a newbie CZcamsr trying to figure this part out.
Just started my channel two weeks ago! Your videos are so helpful! Thank you Amanda!
Just tried my first outline/script combo and it helped a lot. Plenty of other things to work on but it definitely helped.
Okay, right, thanks for the description, I have just got the software, I will try it very soon. it seems to have everything I need, and yes, Your amazing dialog, towards this product did outline everything it has, your awesome Amanda, well done.
This is amazing content! I just ordered a teleprompter! I'll try both! I think you just saved my life!!! Thank you Amanda!!
Really enjoyed your clear delivery. Very hard to tell there was a tele-prompter involved, so that was really great delivery. My videos are so far unscripted but I think through my theme a lot before hand, so I have an idea what I want to talk about and the direction to take it in. So far, so good - I think... Great tips. Thank you!
Great video Amanda! Thank you very much for all the tips!
Wow Amanda thank you for the great advice! I wish I found this video earlier, this really helped me develop my videos and improve the quality of my content!
Thanks, Amanda. You are a natural in front of the camera.
My compliments. You are dressed casually and comfortably plus you are always looking directly at the camera. Your diction is perfect, and your background does not distract from your message. Lovely smile, also.
It has been a few years since I was required to present a message to an audience via a pre-recorded video, and I wanted to see what advice others might have for using a script.
I am delighted to say I learned some things from your video. Now I am going to get started creating my video.
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Hey Amanda!! Great vid! Very useful for i was looking for to record my next vids more naturally. Keep on the good job!!
Hello Amanda, what a relief. I have been making educational videos since 2015, I need 2 days for one minute of video, including scripting. But the most difficult thing I found were the intros and outros, n which I am to be seen myself. I'm German but record in English - many repetitions, slip-ups, glitches - annoying. I can agree with everything you said, from the stupid idea of talking directly into the camera at the beginning to the idea that teaching material should be based on scripts. This has the advantage of being able to publish the text as a book. Now I'm looking for a teleprompter and I stumbled over you. Thanks a lot for the video - great performance - very convincing! - Reiner
Thank you Amanda, very clear and concise and very useful.
Very professional and absorbing. I’m no expert but I’m used to public speaking in front of larger audiences and lockdown has pushed me onto CZcams lol. This video has been extremely helpful. Massive thanks 😊
Thank you so much for this!! It truly pieced together what I was having an issue with!!
Very helpful tips! Thank you, Amanda! You were very natural even though you were using the teleprompter! Great job!
I love the idea of outlining! It definitely helps! I've been using the Parrot Teleprompter and its really helpful
Great tips, Amanda, thank you!
Great video! I think I'll go the outline route to organize my thoughts, then wing it in the delivery.
Loved this video Amanda. I’m just getting started on CZcams and trying to grow two channels. As a podcaster, and someone who always talks to himself, transitioning to video isn’t as raw but still a new skill set to be learned. I came to your video based on deciding about using a teleprompter or not. Thanks for the great information. Great pacing without all the common fast pace glitch delivery style.
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Hi Amanda! I am new to your channel (actually; thanks, CZcams algorithm!)
I am new to content creation and by far my biggest bottleneck is the script. I may spend a whole weekend writing and rewriting my script. Because my content is very technical and I want to deliver it as simple as possible to a broad audience.
Sometimes it is very frustrating when you have lots of ideas and topics sitting there, just waiting for the right inspiration to be perfectly scripted.
I should start trying some blended/outline method ;-)
thanks!
Love this valuable content and tips are great! Love your confidence while using teleprompter too, thank you!
As a new CZcamsr, this is extremely helpful! Liked and subscribed, thanks Amanda! 😊🙌
This video is truly useful. I tend to want to wing it at the start. Totally freestyle as I knew what I was saying but the issue would be it gets too draggy. Thus outlining and then growing from there has proved helpful. Thanks and subscribed :)
Very well made! Thanks for sharing your insight! Thats a cool teleprompter that you have ! 😀
Great tips Amanda, much appreciated 👍
so helpful! thank you! I started winging it while recording when I first started and realized how hard/time consuming it was! This is super helpfuL! Thanks!
You do a great job showing your personality while reading the teleprompter! Thanks for the product recommendation, I will check it out!
Thank you! It’s taken a long time to get here. I was impressed with myself as well when editing 😂
Thank you, Amanda, for sharing this this is so much appreciated appreciated
Beaaauuutifullly explained! Hahahaha, I knew nothing about all this and I've been having nightmares on how to make a little video to promote my business. I would love to be able to just outline it and go from there but at least now I know that I have options. I'm terrible on camera when I'm trying to be specific, but now I see probably many people struggle with the same. You took a ton of weight off my shoulders!
Amanda, I love your content. Keep up the good work
Hi Amanda. Three years later and your video is still useful. I purchased the teleprompter and the remote for a deal on EBay. It helped me a lot. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting 🤗🙏💕
Just started a podcast. Been scripting everything, and it takes so much time. Will consider the outline style as well. Thank you for your advice.
I really liked your video Amanda. I need to make one video for a job interview(tech support role) and found you. I find your video very helpful and your eyes look cool too! Thanks.
Valuable for sure.! Outline vs script is my favorite take home message
Huge aha for me when you described recording it in chunks then editing it together!
Loved this vid. Precise and to the point.
Subscribed~! Love your contents and all the tips that you shared. Thanks