Summary
It's a pretty daunting task to create a face-to-camera intro video - even for most outgoing and extroverted people.
In this guide, we're sharing a few tips to make it painless, simple and easy to pick up your mobile and record a quick very short intro that covers your key messages and cta's - in a personable and authentic manner.
Pre-requisites
A mobile phone with a good quality front-facing camera.
The Teleprompter app (Apple) or Bigvu (Android).
A short script (see our example below for a sub-60s video) and some talking points.
YouTube account to update the short video.
Step-by-Step Guide
Prepare a short script and aim for 45-50 seconds (or approx 150 words).
Take 5-10 minutes and try 2-3 times to see if you can deliver the key messages of the script (aiming for 70% of the script) without a cue.
If you're struggling with Step 3, let's get a teleprompter tool.
Create the script included believe in your preferred Teleprompter App (see Pre-requisites above).
Test the script speed by delivering the first 10-15 seconds. Adjust the speed to ensure you're reading off the top of the screen (close to the camera).
Record the entire script and play it back. Nail it? Well done - you're an outlier!
Relax, Smile and take a breath. Now, run from the top and go again. You'll know when you nail it :)
Take the recording - and make sure it is the best one - and upload it to your YouTube account. You should be able to trim off a few seconds at the front and back - if there are any pauses.
Play the YouTube back yourself - and know that you'll be the biggest critic.
Ask Others - if you've concerns!
Tip 1
For YouTube shorts, the video should be portrait and come under 60 seconds in length.
Example Script - "Alpha Team" invite - 48sec
Hi, I’m Alan and welcome to Frontcover!
Frontcover is an exciting new visual communication tool and digital membership platform for communities.
Today, we are releasing an early alpha for the service and we’re inviting a small group of people to check it out - and yes, that’s you! :)
We would love to invite you test it, by joining our “Alpha Team” - an exclusive community of the 1st ever users.
Play with the community profile on this page, claim your digital wallet pass and learn more about how communities can use the tool. And please don’t be shy in providing us any feedback.
To share your feedback - and of course - any issues or errors, please check out the simple instructions in the short video below.
Thanks for checking it out and look forward to chatting with each of you!
Example Video - Wonki - 60s
Learn more about Wonki on Frontcover here