Write your script and practise a couple of times. Don’t over rehearse - it's important to seem natural.

Relax and imagine you’re talking to a friend.

Wear something you feel comfortable in, but dress for the occasion.

Use a plain or white wall as a backdrop.

Place your recording device on a windowsill or in front of a light source, illuminating the frame.

Sit slightly back from the camera, like you would in a meeting.

Use earphones or a clip-on mic. Built-in recording devices create too much noise interference.

Be yourself, let us see your personality. This is a chance to build an emotional connection with your viewers - letting them see the real you.

Remember: this is not a test and nobody knows what you were planning to say.

SMILE!