Ep011 – How to Look at the Camera So You Don’t Seem Distant | The VidConcierge Show with Dr. Walter Salubro
How to Look at the Camera So You Don’t Seem Distant | The VidConcierge Show with Dr. Walter Salubro
Episode Overview
Do you ever feel distant when looking at the camera? You know you are creating a video to help people, but instead you feel disconnected as you stare at the lens. It is normal for filming to feel awkward at first, because unlike patient interactions, the camera gives you no feedback, no expressions, and no reactions.
The problem is this: if your viewer does not feel connected to you, your message gets lost. Appearing distracted or distant is one of the fastest ways to lose trust and hurt your growth on platforms like YouTube.
The good news is this issue is completely fixable. With a few simple techniques, you can look connected, confident, and trustworthy every time you record.
In this episode of The VidConcierge Show, Dr. Walter Salubro shares three practical ways to connect with the camera so your viewer feels like you are talking directly to them.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The One-Person Focus: How to visualize one real patient or person so your delivery feels authentic and personal.
- The Sticky Note Trick: A simple reminder that keeps you focused on talking to one viewer, not the lens.
- The First Name Frame: How silently imagining a name before a key line softens your tone and makes you sound more natural.
Today’s Action Steps
This week, try applying these techniques:
- Write “Talk to ONE person” on a sticky note and place it next to your camera lens.
- Visualize one real patient or person before recording and direct your words to them.
- Practice the First Name Frame by imagining a name before a key teaching line.
Then, record a 30-second test video. Watch it back and notice how much more connected, natural, and clear you look. Small adjustments like this transform your delivery from good to exceptional.
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