I'm sure you're asking, "Why do I even need to make a video?" for your SuccessFund. No worries, I asked the same question. I'm one of those people who can go out and meet people without any care in the world but when it comes to being in front of a camera, I clam up. But take a deep breath. We wouldn't want you to do anything that would make you uncomfortable without there being a good reason behind it. Studies have shown that a video will increase your likelihood of receiving gifts from your donors. If you don't believe us, look at our former SuccessFundees' profiles. Don't respond saying that they weren't nervous about it. Trust me, we were all nervous in front of the camera.
To have a video as great as ours, follow these tips and we're sure you'll have SuccessFunders in no time.
1) Have good lighting
Make sure you're in a well-lit area. SucessFunders want to see your face clearly. They want to know the person that is going to make a difference in the world so please don't hide yourself behind a curtain of darkness. If possible, make your video during the day.Natural lighting will be your best bet. Don't point your camera towards the source of the light. We don't want you to blind your fans.
2) Be in a quiet place
The last thing you want in your video is distracting noises, like your mom vacuuming in the background or your dog barking for your attention. Be in an area that you know people won't barge in and distract you. Your SucessFunders want to listen to you, and only you! They want to know what you have to say. If they're distracted by what's going on in the background, it''ll be hard to regain their attention.
3) Practice your answers
The questions given are supposed to help you organize what you want to say in your video. We're not saying to write down your answers and memorize it word for word. You're not a robot. You're human-a quality that your SuccessFunders want to see. There's nothing wrong with "winging it," but we've noticed that it takes a lot more time thinking of the answers on the spot. So before you start your video, look at the questions and have an idea of what you want to say and practice.
4) Be yourself!
People want to get to know YOU! If you're afraid of speaking to a large audience, pretend you are talking to a friend. You'll feel relaxed and be more open to sharing some pretty neat things about yourself. Please don't think you have to do something crazy in the video to have people watch it. People will want to watch your video because they want to get to know you and your story better. Relax and let people know that you want to make a difference without student debt holding you back.
So are you ready to complete your SuccessFunding profile and rock the world ? Lets Go !
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