Ep 1 Rehearse Your Pan, Ditch the Script

In this premiere episode of Small Tweaks, Pro Results, Suzie and Kirsty share two deceptively simple video tips that continue to transform the way everyday people — just like you — create powerful videos using nothing more than a smartphone.

We kick things off with Suzie’s go-to filming habit: rehearsing your pan before hitting record. It’s a small tweak that eliminates shaky, uncertain movement and gives your videos purpose and polish. Whether you're filming landscapes, action, or interviews, this habit makes a huge difference. Suzie shares how this tip blew the minds of volunteer SES videographers — and how it can elevate your footage too.

Then Kirsty tackles one of the biggest barriers to confident on-camera delivery: scripting. Or more accurately… overscripting. Too many people try to write their videos word-for-word — and end up sounding stiff, nervous, and disconnected. Kirsty shares how swapping to bullet points helps you sound more natural, stay flexible, and most importantly — connect. You’ll hear a real example from a recent regional council training where this tweak helped someone shift from “frozen” to “fabulous” on camera.

This episode is all about showing how tiny adjustments in your workflow can lead to big improvements in quality, confidence, and viewer engagement.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most people ruin their pan shots before they even start filming — and how to fix it
• The importance of “rehearsing the move” instead of just hitting record
• How scripted delivery can actually backfire — and what to do instead
• A mindset shift that reduces performance anxiety and boosts your natural delivery
• Real stories from the field: SES videographers and council communicators who made these exact changes

📱 Who This Podcast Is For:

If you’re a small business owner, community communicator, content creator, or anyone trying to create videos that feel more polished — without diving into professional gear or editing software — this podcast is for you. We believe that powerful video doesn’t have to be overwhelming, expensive, or time-consuming.

🧡 About Us:

Hosted by Suzie Cray and Kirsty Nancarrow from eMotion Video & Media Training, we’ve helped over 1,200 participants across regional, remote, and urban Australia tell better stories with video. We specialise in teaching people how to film, edit, and publish content that’s authentic, purposeful, and achievable — whether you're working solo, in a team, or part of a government or community group.

📣 Share this episode with a colleague or friend who’s just getting started in video — or anyone who’s ready to make small changes for big results.

🎬 Want to go deeper or book training with us? Visit www.emotionvideo.com.au or follow us @emotionvideoau on socials.