Lights, Camera, Confidence: How to Get Comfortable on Camera

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Lights, camera aaaand panic?

“I hate the sound of my own voice.”
“What do I do with my hands?”
“Um, ahh I can’t remember my lines!”

If you’ve ever thought one (or all) of these, welcome to the club. Nobody joins the industry camera-ready. We’ve all squirmed for the first time in front of a camera. 

The good news? It gets easier with the help of a good team. Here are some ways we’ve found to take the fear out of filming and help people actually enjoy it (yes, really).

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Forget the pressure

Springing a camera on someone is basically a guaranteed way to make them sweat. A quick brief and a relaxed practice run change everything. Think about the general topics but don’t over rehearse or script it.

Think of it as a warm-up lap before the race.

Set the scene

Bad lighting makes anyone look like they’re about to deliver breaking news from a bunker. Good lighting and sound, on the other hand, make people feel human again and promote confidence. 

And about the voice thing: yes, you’ll hate it at first. Everyone does. But spoiler, that’s literally how you’ve always sounded. Your friends, family, and co-workers are already used to it. They’re not hearing anything weird. Promise. 

Be yourself, you’re not an actor (and that’s a good thing)

We don’t need Oscar speeches. The best stuff always comes when people talk like... themselves. Messy sentences and all. Think of it as a conversation; you wouldn’t prepare a script for every single human encounter you have. 

We’ve filmed hundreds of videos of people, and as our videographers say, “If you sound too polished, it feels fake. We'd take an honest stumble over a robot-perfect line any day.”

So forget the idea of “performing.” Just imagine you’re telling a mate down the pub what you do all day.

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Keep it light, bright ‘n’ breezy

That little red light has a way of turning confident adults into rabbits in headlights. The antidote? Warm-up chat, bad jokes, and celebrating the small wins.

One of my favourite icebreakers: “Yes, you look fine. No, you don’t look like you’re recording a hostage video.” Works every time.

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Five Kitto tips to get you camera ready

1. Plan, don’t script – Outline key points, but don’t over-rehearse.

2. Get the basics right – Good lighting and sound make all the difference.

3. Talk like YOU – Keep it natural and conversational.

4. Create a relaxed vibe – Stay calm, joke around, and enjoy it!

5. Aim for real, not perfect – Authentic beats flawless every time.

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In a snapshot…

Video doesn’t need to feel like torture. With a bit of prep, a comfortable setup, and someone steering you in the right direction, even the most nervous colleague can come across brilliantly! 

Because the truth is, nobody’s looking for perfection. They’re looking for real people. That’s what truly stands out, and if you fancy a little help with getting the very best out of a day in front of the camera, get in touch and we can help make it look super professional.