Comedy Video Star

It’s not only comedy professionals who make comedy videos, sometimes us more amateur or aspiring comedians quite fancy trying our hand at it or just capturing some of our hilarious thoughts to share with family and friends.  With Christmas time coming up, what better time to share your comedy talents with loved ones in a way that they can enjoy over and over.   So if you were thinking about it, here are just a few tips to help get you started:

Think about the setting for your video.  Be realistic, your setting in your dreams might be Madison Square Gardens in front of thousands of adoring fans laughing hysterically at your every word…in reality, you are more likely going to be setting up in a spare room or other suitable room in your home.  It might seem obvious, but if you’re not using a backdrop, check that any visible places are reasonably tidy and clutter free.  You don’t want your habit of hoarding to become a distraction to your comedy
You should try to be reasonably relaxed so try not to overdo or worry too much about the acting.  If you appear to be anxious or self conscious, your intended audience will feel uncomfortable and not enjoy your routine.

Think about whether you will give your show or routine a title.  This can be helpful in setting the scene and your audience might get an idea of what to expect.  If you’re quite techy, you will find this easy to do in your editing, but if you want the less difficult option, a simple title board in your hands at the start of your show will do the trick.

Again with the obvious, but if you intend to use any props during your show, make sure they are to hand as nothing is worst than losing the attention of your audience as you hunt the room for props! 
Take some time to rehearse so that your performance looks and feels easy and comfortable.  However, when it comes to recording your show, don’t be too quick to dismiss any ‘bloopers’, these really can sometimes enhance an already funny performance and audiences love that human side to your show.

So now you’re ready!  

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