tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post757174529297434411..comments2023-10-25T05:20:10.712-07:00Comments on Speak Schmeak: A simple formulaLisa Braithwaitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11515770110437411408noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-39106663351046447362008-05-27T09:45:00.000-07:002008-05-27T09:45:00.000-07:00That's a good question, Jonathan. It never hurts t...That's a good question, Jonathan. It never hurts to communicate with the camera people and the interviewer beforehand to get an idea of what kind of shot to expect and, in general, what's expected of you. But, as always, if you're being yourself and not worrying about looking "a certain way," you're going to be more natural and comfortable on camera.Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-43690853401389150962008-05-27T07:09:00.000-07:002008-05-27T07:09:00.000-07:00Wouldn't the difference depend on the way you were...Wouldn't the difference depend on the way you were being looked at by the camera.<BR/><BR/>Close ups would be great for animated facial expressions. Upper body shots would better be served with gestures. <BR/><BR/>The few times I have been on camera I could see the view of the camera from a off stage TV facing the set. I also talk to the cameraman which they appreciate.<BR/><BR/>But how would someone just getting started know if they should gesture a little, a lot, or not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-30745065509608689992008-05-23T18:46:00.000-07:002008-05-23T18:46:00.000-07:00You're right, Bill. This is something I will be wo...You're right, Bill. This is something I will be working on with my client. I viewed a video of his most recent TV appearance, and he looked pretty stiff compared to the other guests. You don't want to be scratching your head and playing with your tie, but you also don't want to be just a floating head in that little box.Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-80920125593241485742008-05-23T14:07:00.000-07:002008-05-23T14:07:00.000-07:00I would agree with them. A helpful and simple for...I would agree with them. A helpful and simple formula. But with the "still" part, I would caution about becoming "stilted" when speaking. Make sure when using gestures that they are "wide" gestures, don't fall victim to T-Rex arms (when a person anchors their elbows off of their side.). Of course when not using gestures, keep arms at side and avoid nervous fidgeting.Bill Reicharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760818211029009936noreply@blogger.com