Want some honest feedback on your performing skills? Try this.

I just bought a new HighDef camcorder (Canon XH-A1) and decided to try it out by recording myself in my studio. Here is what it revealed:

1. I look really old for my age.

2. I never heard all those glitch notes while I was playing.

3. I was able to reaffirm my decision not to ever try to sing in public.

4. If you're planning to shoot video of yourself, don't buy a HiDef camera. You'll look bad enough in Standard Definition.

5. Practice the tune before you hit 'Record'.

Seriously though, if you're actively gigging and haven't seen yourself in performance recently, this could be a great way to do an honest self-assessment as well as kicking some bad habits that you may not be aware of (or that no one will tell you about). Try it. BTW, band practice doesn't count (as much). This will be most helpful for OMBs.

chas

Well wheres the video?

You've got to be kidding. I wouldn't show that thing to anybody. It's really bad. Plus, I wouldn't know how to compress such a large (hidef) file anyway. Maybe if I just hadn't tried to sing.

WE WANT THE VIDEO MATE!

I just hope that Chas won't get "confused" (the Bar) and shows us the wrong one.

Taike

Chas at least Your Honest!

It's called reality check... and it can improve your performance considerably.

An old school friend of mine who I hadn't seen for many years turned out to be a really great public speaker. When I asked him how he did it he said that he ocassionally video tapes his speaches, but always audio tapes them... every one. He then listens to the tapes that same day, usually on the way back home after a speach, and critically analyzes them. For him it's worked wonders.

No, I haven't done it yet, but I should, and I have intentions of doing it.

Glenn