Many people will find themselves in front of a camera at some point in their lives. It may be a press interview or some other chance to present opinions. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video series.
Handling the press, or answering questions in an on-screen interview, can be tricky. Be prepared. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
You are judged by your appearance. Dress for success when giving an on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
You will distract the audience with nervous and irritating habits. Don't do those things in your on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Be conversational and to the point. Stiffness and being overly-formal will not endear you to the watchers of your on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Engage the interviewer; don't look at the camera. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
It is natural to get nervous. Stage fright can be managed with a few steps. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Enthusiasm will help your on-screen interview, but don't overdo it. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Go back and evaluate your performance in the on-screen interview. Learn from mistakes and successes. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Do you know anything about the interviewer, show, format, audience, setting, possible questions and answers? There are numerous considerations prior to your on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
How you say what you want to say is as important as what you say in an on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
A natural look in makeup is preferable over going too far when interviewing on-screen. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Mental preparation, or knowing what you are going to talk about, is the first step in the on-screen interview process. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Short, simple, specific statements will communicate your message in your on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Many people will find themselves in front of a camera at some point in their lives. It may be a press interview or another chance to present opinions. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Relaxing your throat with proper drinks and warm-up will help prepare your voice for your on-screen interview. Learn how to give on-screen interviews with professional screen coach Aimy Kersey in this free media video.
Summary: The more ubiquitous media and technology become, the more likely it is that you will be on-screen giving an interview, speaking your mind, offering your opinions, serving as spokesperson of your group. Watching a professional actor, politician or activist with years of training in giving interviews is one thing. Sitting in the hot seat yourself is a completely different ballgame.
Aimy Kersey is a professional screen coach with 25 years experience in film and theater. She regularly appears on radio and television. In this free media video series, Amy will teach you how to give an on-screen interview. She will help you prepare your content, your appearance, your mind, emotions and nerves, and your voice. She will give you insightful guidelines for the moments before the interview begins. She will open your eyes to what it will be like to be sitting in front of a camera answering questions.
Expert: Aimy Kersey is a screen coach. She has worked in film and theater for the past 25 years and has appeared film television and theater at the highest levels. She studied at the Italia Conti in London. She regularly appears on radio and television.