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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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...Record a video of myself demonstrating one of their products.


It's for Pioneer DJ, so nothing dodgy...


Basically i have a problem of, getting everything ready to go, hitting record and then freezing up!

Not really sure why, i know exactly what i've gotta say and what i'm gonna do, but i just can't get the words out

Any body ever done anything like this before? how do i warm myself up to do it ?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Get a girl in a low cut top to fiddle with the product and just do a voice over yourself.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Seriously half a lager should be perfect, just enough dutch courage. I do this before I start my radio show. It gets rid of nerves an relaxes me just enough.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Get a girl in a low cut top to fiddle with the product and just do a voice over yourself.

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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Seriously half a lager should be perfect, just enough dutch courage. I do this before I start my radio show. It gets rid of nerves an relaxes me just enough.
I considered this

The house will be empty tomorrow so i may just get through it then.

Never knew what a baby i was until this moment.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Good luck mate, post a link when you've done it
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Old May 11, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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more common than you think tbh.

maybe start by doing it without the filming, just getting used to speaking, hearing yourself with no-one else there,
build up confidence in what youve prepaired.

usually knowing the product inside out or as much as you can, comes through as confidence without even trying.
also as you repeat it, you gain exeperirence as to what sounds better.

so ultimatley you could do as many "takes" as you want and hand the best in? is that right?
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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jef
more common than you think tbh.

maybe start by doing it without the filming, just getting used to speaking, hearing yourself with no-one else there,
build up confidence in what youve prepaired.

usually knowing the product inside out or as much as you can, comes through as confidence without even trying.
also as you repeat it, you gain exeperirence as to what sounds better.

so ultimatley you could do as many "takes" as you want and hand the best in? is that right?
Yep, i think that's it. I am gonna do it tomorrow (meant to do it today but didn't have the time)

Luckily i do know the product inside out/upside down. If my friends find the video and it gets put on facebook......
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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Best of luck. What bit of kit are you using for your 'interview'?
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Old May 11, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
Best of luck. What bit of kit are you using for your 'interview'?
My trusty DJM 900. I've written a script, and i've gotta do a couple of 'tricks'...


i'll post it here tomorrow when i've done it for some feedback and **** taking
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Old May 11, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I wouldn't script, try doing the demo like you would be showing a friend who knows nothing about it But not treating them like idiots
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Did the demo, forgot to post it here.

Found out today that i got the job It's only an internship but its a paid one with paid travel etc.

As it involves making some video tutorials as part of the job they have put me on a course next wednesday for digital SLRs which is all paid for. It looks pretty fun too.

If anybody knows it, the bloke who does Pioneer DJ Sounds will be there, he makes all the videos with the likes of Carl ***, Laidback Luke, James Zabiela etcetc.

Well excited!
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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Congrats
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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Well done matey
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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Congratz mate
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Originally Posted by subaruturbo_18
Did the demo, forgot to post it here.

Found out today that i got the job It's only an internship but its a paid one with paid travel etc.

As it involves making some video tutorials as part of the job they have put me on a course next wednesday for digital SLRs which is all paid for. It looks pretty fun too.

If anybody knows it, the bloke who does Pioneer DJ Sounds will be there, he makes all the videos with the likes of Carl ***, Laidback Luke, James Zabiela etcetc.

Well excited!

Yeahhh ****in sweet

Ahem, discount on equipment!!
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Old May 25, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
Yeahhh ****in sweet

Ahem, discount on equipment!!
I'll try and borrow a few RMX-1000's!


Thanks all
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Old May 25, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Well done!
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Old May 25, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Cut down your script to small sections.

Any text you want, have in LARGE writing by the camera.

If there are processes involved, make sure you do them logically.

I do this all the time, with instructional videos for college.

The hardest bit is getting across a lot of information. But bite-size chunks are the only way to do it: the audience will also thank you for it!
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