91制片厂

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How to Make a Virtual Speech

Thank you for contributing your presentation to 91制片厂. Below are some tips and tricks on how to shoot your speech from the comfort of your home.

Lighting
鈥� The best light source in a home is usually a window
鈥� Place yourself looking directly toward the window, using its ambient light
鈥� Try to avoid the sun directly hitting your face or squinting
鈥� Light appearing from the side or behind won鈥檛 look as good

Location
鈥� Find a clean and attractive area for your background
鈥� Something dignified & attractive is ideal
鈥� Avoid anything too busy or too empty
鈥� Avoid distracting things like clocks, posters with writing, etc.

Framing
鈥� Decide whether to sit or stand
鈥� Position the camera at eye level. You can use a tripod, ladder, tall dresser, boxes, books, etc
鈥� Turn your camera so it shoots horizontally
鈥� Camera should be a little more than an arm鈥檚 length away
鈥� Keep yourself in the center of the frame
鈥� Try not to leave too space above your head (a little space is ok!)

Audio
鈥� The environment should be as silent as possible
鈥� Turn off music or television
鈥� Stop the heating or cooling unit
鈥� Have children, family, or pets as far away as possible while recording
鈥� Stay close to the camera - a little more than an arm鈥檚 length away. If you鈥檙e too far away, it鈥檒l sound echoey.

Speech
鈥� Write your speech well ahead of time
鈥� Practice your speech so you鈥檙e comfortable with it
鈥� Rewrite until you are happy with its content and style
鈥� Feel free to print your speech or bullet points to reference it

Presentation
鈥� Consider wearing clothing that presents you professionally
鈥� Straighten your posture
鈥� Speak directly into the camera lens (not your own image)
鈥� Ideally you don鈥檛 just read your speech, as you鈥檒l make less eye contact
鈥� If you printed your speech or notes, hold it or tape it just below the camera
鈥� Speak loudly and confidently
鈥� If you make a mistake, simply back up a little bit and start again
鈥� We can try remove mistakes, but obviously fewer edits is better
鈥� Communicate as if you are sharing your thoughts with real people
鈥� Speak from the heart & let your passion shine through!

Finally...
鈥� Don鈥檛 forget to smile and have fun with it!

Good luck! We look forward to seeing your presentation!