Smile, You’re On Camera: Workshop Recap
How to Build Confidence, Show Up Authentically, and Create Videos That Connect
✨ Workshop Recap:
Smile, You’re On Camera
If you missed the live training, here’s the recap of everything we covered in my SMILE Framework for building confidence on camera.
I also put together a free Starter Pack with all the links and resources I mentioned: jennaredfield.com/starterpack .
🧵 SMILE Framework Breakdown
00:53 – Free Starter Pack
Download here → jennaredfield.com/starterpack
01:28 – SMILE Acronym Overview
S – Setup for Success: Background, lighting, tripod, microphone basics.
M – Mindset: Overcoming fear, perfectionism, and learning to reframe negative thoughts with affirmations.
I – Improve Delivery: Confidence, body language, tone, and reducing filler words.
L – Look & Style: Dressing for confidence, color analysis, filters, and batching content.
E – Experiment with Content: Types of videos that work (educational, inspirational, promotional, entertaining, local stories).
🎥 Workshop Highlights with Timestamps
05:00 – Tech Setup
Affordable tripod + MagSafe mount.
Ring lights, clip-on lights, or natural window light.
External mics vs. built-in iPhone mic.
CapCut’s AI background noise removal .
08:00 – Why Your Face Matters
Faceless content is harder to connect with.
People trust faces → better for personal branding & networking .
10:00 – Watching Yourself Back
Getting over discomfort of seeing/hearing yourself.
Practice is the only way through it .
11:00 – Mindset Shifts
Fear of judgment → remember, content is for your audience, not friends/family.
Start small: Instagram Stories are great practice.
Phone > DSLR for most content.
Perfectionism holds people back—focus on authenticity .
13:30 – Scripts vs. Outlines
Scripts often feel stiff.
Outlines + bullet points → more natural flow.
Pratt Fall Effect: imperfection makes you relatable .
15:00 – Three Key Mantras
Volume Negates Luck (Alex Hormozi)
Make Noise, Listen for Signal (Jack Butcher)
Document, Don’t Create (Gary Vee)
18:40 – Affirmations for Confidence
Examples: “I have valuable insights to share.”
Reprogram your subconscious with repeated positive framing .
19:00 – Improve Delivery
Pause instead of using fillers.
Slow down + breathe.
Stand vs. sit, hand gestures, smiling, power poses .
23:30 – BRIGHT Content Types
Behind the Scenes
Reaction/Relatable
Inspirational
Guides/Tutorials
Humor/Entertainment
Trends
29:00 – Start Small
Post on Stories → 24-hr practice zone.
Going live = ultimate confidence practice .
30:00 – Look & Style
Color analysis + Kibbe system.
Filters for confidence.
Batch recording + outfit changes.
Consistent brand cues (e.g., Jenna wearing red) .
33:00 – Content Batching & Branding
Record multiple videos in one session.
Use signature looks/colors for memorability.
Example: Kathy Pedres’ blue dress + pearls .
🔗 Links Mentioned
CapCut (AI audio editing & video tools)
Instagram Stories (daily practice ground)
Toastmasters (public speaking practice)
My Substack (more resources + updates)
💡 Key Takeaway
Confidence on camera isn’t about having the perfect setup or flawless delivery—it’s about authenticity, practice, and consistency.
Start small, post imperfectly, and remember: done is better than perfect.
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