Comments on Enhance Life: Film Yourself, It’s The Only Way!

Wow! I haven't made any presentations since... 3 y...

2009-09-14T14:55:49.047+06:00

Wow! I haven't made any presentations since... 3 years ago while I was back in polytechnic. I might feel the same -- as in the cringing and "oh noes" -- if I were to watch myself presenting on stage if shaking knees and all. :)

But on the bright side, I think if I were to view the video of your presentation, I'd go like "WOW! I sure wish I could do that". It's all good. :D

"Even the cat ran away" - LOL. :D I just found yo...

2009-09-10T23:06:34.147+06:00

"Even the cat ran away" - LOL. :D

I just found your blog through PickTheBrain (Surprisingly I only just found PickTheBrain too..) This was a good post and I think I'll try filming my self in the future just do see how bad I look while speaking, should be interesting.

I want to try this! I read about this in 'the art ...

2009-09-04T18:59:14.291+06:00

I want to try this! I read about this in 'the art of learning' but never tried. Now it's on my todo list, thanks for reminding me this one.

I've always wanted to whip out a tape recorder dur...

2009-09-04T09:28:54.402+06:00

I've always wanted to whip out a tape recorder during an emotional arguement.

It may not be film, but imagine if you could see yourself when you were at your most irrational?

@Robin: Thanks for the encouraging comments. You m...

2009-08-28T19:34:23.682+06:00

@Robin: Thanks for the encouraging comments. You make a valid point. Some of these things would have probably gone unnoticed.

@Chris: True, When I was watching a recording of myself I also tend to critize myself than acknowledge the positive things.

Thanks for this. One thing I've found from watchi...

2009-08-28T00:08:22.309+06:00

Thanks for this. One thing I've found from watching films of myself speaking is that, when I'm watching myself, all of the negative ideas I have about myself are brought to the forefront. Sometimes it isn't the speaking, in other words, that creates that reaction -- it's my relationship with myself, where I could stand to be a bit more loving and forgiving. Anyway, just in case this resonates with you.

HI there Shamelle - oh dear! You know, it may not ...

2009-08-27T17:55:23.985+06:00

HI there Shamelle - oh dear! You know, it may not have been as bad as you think it was, because in a live performance the audience relates to the energy of the performer, and don't notice the things you might call mistakes as much as you might think from looking at or listening to a recording.

Having said that - recording ourselves is a great way of working towards improving our act! Great point!

@SuZen: I have not gone for Toastmasters myself bu...

2009-08-26T20:18:53.496+06:00

@SuZen: I have not gone for Toastmasters myself but I have a few friends who did and they really had a fun time! And they improved in public speaking too...

I joined Toastmasters several years ago - for just...

2009-08-25T22:04:00.608+06:00

I joined Toastmasters several years ago - for just this reason! It's a really supportive and encouraging group and believe me, you learn as you go. I've been to countless presentations on a variety of topics and there are some presenters that, like you, make me grip my chair. The ah's and um's alone put me in a coma - we have COUNTERS for those at TM and it really helps you!