If you’ve never done it before, speaking on camera can be pretty daunting. 

But directors are there to guide you through each take and give you pointers to bring out your best, so you can speak with conviction, capture attention and inspire your audience!

Here’s some expert tips for speaking on camera with conviction.

Know Your Topic Inside Out

Whether you’re being filmed for an informal interview, a live stream, or a scripted piece to camera to represent your brand or business, the more freely you can speak about a subject, the more engaging you’ll be! To speak with conviction, never come in blind. If you have a script, read through and familiarise yourself with it so you ooze confidence. Harnessing and embracing knowledge to inspire, inform, and persuade will encourage your customer or consumer to build trust.

Mastering Tone of Voice

Speak with passion, enthusiasm and conviction to enhance your message and leave a lasting impression! The appropriate tone of voice will build credibility, capture attention, persuade and impact your audience. A well-mastered tone of voice projects authority and credibility, positioning you as a reliable source of information.

Analyse Choice Of Words



Avoid words like "maybe" or "I think" and definitely “erm”. These suggest you’re unsure of what you’re talking about. Getting rid of uncertain language demonstrates knowledge and confidence. So your choice of words shapes not only the message conveyed but also the perception of the communicator (i.e. you).