Struggling with Camera Anxiety

BilelBOURAO613

Hey folks,

I hope you' all doing great. I'm getting started recording an online course. but I'm struggling with Camera Anxiety. I'm usually super relaxed speaking publicly and giving in person lectures.

But being recorded on camera is a whole another thing for me. I tend to reshoot tons of times and I'm never satisfied with the end results.

I'm curious, am I the only one here who struggles with this? Is there anybody else whose camera anxiety is preventing from recording online courses? have you guys any tips?

ElianaC

@BilelBOURAO613
I'm bumping up your post in the hopes to get some comments from your fellow instructors who have experienced the same scenario.

ProcessEngineeringHacks

Dear Sir,

It’s nice to hear that you are good at and enjoy giving direct lectures.
I think many of us struggle with camera because

1. it’s recorded for posterity and people can give feedback at leisure.

2. in a face to face talk, people can observe the body language and it covers up some grammatical errors in speech. Further, one can fully understand the sincerity of the speaker.

You could try delivering the lectures without showing the face until you are comfortable.

Best Regards,

HypnoZ

Hello, in the past I had the same issue so I understand you however I overcame it 6 years ago.

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MarinaT

Hi @BilelBOURAO613,

Welcome to the community! Thank you for sharing your fears. Many instructors have faced the same struggle of being recorded, so you're not alone .

I understand that you're never satisfied with the end result, but remember that “perfection is the enemy of progress”. Therefore, I encourage you to continue recording your videos. With time, being in front of the camera will start feeling more natural for you, and your videos are getting better and better. (Personal experience: I'm super nervous speaking in public, but practicing kind of helps!)

Once you feel more comfortable, you can revisit your previous recordings and make adjustments
if necessary.

However, if you still find it challenging to get used to being recorded, don't worry! We have many successful instructors who choose not to use face shots. Working with screencasts or other presentations is completely acceptable, depending on the topic you're teaching.

Feel free to explore the community posts on this topic for more insights:
Video without my faceMust I show my face in test videos and other lectures?

I hope this helps, and I wish you all the best moving forward. Keep us updated about your progress! If you have additional questions or concerns, please let us know .

RaquelCoelho

Hello from Lisbon, @BilelBOURAO613 !

Like @MarinaT wisely said, you do not have to show your face to create a good course.

I have had a podcast for nearly 5 years (Anxiety My Friend) and thought I had no camera anxiety… until I created some video episodes. I realise how critical I am and that was very off putting.

I would suggest starting by not showing your face at all, to build some confidence in public speaking. And then inserting a short 1 or 2-minute piece of face video.

I did not know any better when I recorded my first two UDemy courses, and so pretty much the entirety of the courses are videos of my face :/ Way too much, I can now see. So in the courses I am currently creating, I will mix it up: some screen recording, and some face video.

Hope this helps, and happy teaching!

UncleCamel

Hey @BilelBOURAO613,

You're absolutely right—many people feel nervous about being on camera, but the more you practice, the easier it gets! Just remember, progress over perfection. And if showing your face still doesn't feel right, screencasts work great too. Focus on what makes you comfortable. Keep going, you're improving!