Public speaking

How to Video Tape

1) Videotape your speeches by using Camcorder Camera or better quality Camera! IPads and phones are okay as long as the picture is stable and the voice picks up clearly.

2) You must have an audience of at least (3) adults over 13 years old to

view your speeches. One audience member can run the camera. If an audience of at least (3) adults is not present and not shown on tape as directed below, you will start the speech with a 50%. Please keep in mind that students have tried to “fake” audience members. This is an ethical violation. If your audience is not shown properly, then you will not get the credit for them being there.

3) You should have the camera placed where I can see you and the

audiences at the same time. Place the camera in front of you. I need to see you from the FRONT. Use a tripod so the camera does not shake.

4) Start recording for a few seconds, and then show the audience (See

# 5) and the cameraperson. Then start your speech. Have the camera zoom in on you after 30 seconds, so I can see you clearly. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE YOU FROM THE WAIST UP NOT JUST YOUR FACE! I have to see you to grade your delivery.

5) How to show the audience: Start recording for a few seconds, then

have the cameraperson walk in front of the camera, then, have the audience stand up and face the camera. I need to CLEARLY see all members. I MUST SEE THEM! Then, they can sit down and you should begin. There should be no breaks in recording. As stated above, I should see you from the front, not the side. It is okay if I see the audience from the side or back DURING the speech because I have already identified them before you began. Nevertheless, it is important for it to be one recording with no breaks! If your audience is not shown properly, then you will not get the credit for them being there.

6) When you use a visual aid, I must be able to see the visual aid on

camera as well as you. If you give the audience a handout, you must send one for me as an attach file otherwise scan it and send it... Do not zoom in on the visual during the speech. Wait until the speech is over, and then show me the visuals.

7) I do not want to hear barking dogs, crying babies, or phones ringing.

There should be NO distractions. DO NOT videotape outside or in front of curtain or blinds during the day (you will be a dark shadow).

8) Some students’ turn down the lights for an overhead or power point

and they become a dark shadow! Turn off cell phones and televisions! This is a speech and a formal event, so it should be treated as such (read about appearance in your textbook) View your video before you send your audience home! You may still need them!

9) Your speech should be one continuous recording. If you mess up, do

it again from the beginning. (This is when you will discover who your true friends are!) Do not start and stop the tape during the speech! This will result in a deduction of 50 points.

10) If you record in an auditorium or large classroom, place the

camera close. The microphone is usually not very good and is attached to the camera. If it is too far away, i.e. at the back of a classroom, I will not be able to hear you! Do not stand too far away from your audience.

11) Check your video before you send it to me! If I cannot hear your

speech clearly or see you clearly, or see your visual, or see all 3 adult members of the audience; you have not met the requirements and YOU WILL LOSE POINTS! All requirements must be met…This is speech be professional!

12) Upload your speech into Canvas if the file is too large you can post it to YouTube and then post the link inside of Canvas. If you go that route you must not set your video to private.

Speaking Guidelines:

(1) Speeches will be delivered with a minimum of note cards. No more than

five note cards should be used. Do not use cue cards, paper, or any other

means to deliver the speech!

(2) Reading a speech will result in a low speech grade if is not Zero! Do not

read your speech period!

(3) Use proper grammar and no offensive language.

(4) Don’t use technical terms or jargon.

(5) Use proper gestures, posture, and eye contact as discussed in the text.

(6) Dress professionally—dress for success!

(7) Going over or under the time limit will result in a reduction in grade for

this speech. Timing your presentation is a form of learning process!

Practice your speeches two or three times. Practice makes perfect so to

speak!

(8) Don’t stare at the camera while speaking. Act like the camera is another

person in the room. The camera should not be a distraction.