#QuickTIPS: Video Interview Oral Presentation Film Tips

In this age where working and studying from home are becoming the norm, being able to present yourself on screen – either live or via a pre-recording – is a key skill to have under your belt!

Whether you’re a high school student, at college or a professional in the workplace, being able to present yourself well and be clearly seen and heard is a necessity!

This #QuickTIPS guide provides simple, common-sense advice in plain language that works whether you’re filming yourself with a phone or camera.

Follow the tips on:

• Setting up in a quiet space
• Selecting the right background
• Lighting options
• Working with a prepared script
• Camera height
• Where to look
• Pause and pace
• Recording

… and you’ll soon be presenting like a pro!

Presented as a single-page PDF, it’s a perfect quick-reference tool for digital access, printing as a handout or for use as a classroom poster.
 

Use this when you’re:

• Submitting an oral presentation when you can’t be in class – perfect for distance learning!
• Completing the video component of a job interview
• Making a vlog (video blog)
• Pitching an idea or applying for funding
• Submitting a video entry for a competition

Related resources

• #QuickTIPS: Awesome Oral Presentations  – common-sense tips on mastering cue cards, voice control and body language