authenticity

How to Blow a Video Shoot by Trying Too Hard

by Jezra on December 7, 2010

Practice Out Loud! from Asking Matters on Vimeo. The only thing I hate worse than making a mistake, is making a mistake that I spend my days teaching other people to avoid. That’s why I’m really uncomfortable about some video interviews I shot for Asking Matters, a website community that helps non-profit staff, volunteers and Read More

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