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7 Essential Public Speaking Skills – Must-Have Skills for a Good Speech

Posted in Home Improvement on 12/23/2009 05:25 pm by admin

If you are wondering what skills are essential for a public speaker, then this article is for you.

Public speaking is an art because there are varied styles and approaches when it comes to speaking in front of an audience. Each style can greatly differ from the other but still effective nonetheless. Just like art, speaking can be imaginary, abstract, surreal, or a portrait of realism.

However, there are essential skills that are needed to be learned. You can consider this an overview of the basics. A lack of expertise in these basic techniques is usually why a speech fails. So to avoid this failure, you should acquire or improve the following skills in public speaking.

Skill #1: Research Skills

Before delivering a speech, you must not only research on the topic at hand but also the type of audience you will be speaking to. Careful planning will begin by getting to know the needs and knowledge level of the audience. Each type of audience poses a different challenge. As a speaker, you should design your speech content and deliver pertinent information to the audience.

Skill #2: Dressing Skills

Public speaking is a presentation. The presentation begins visually. So, before going on stage, be sure that you are dressed for success. Make sure to carry your head high and present an air of professionalism. After all people are coming to you to find out how to emulate your success, so dress the part.

Skill #3: Introduction Skills

Starting the speech right is crucial. The introduction should be attention-grabbing and should build anticipation in the audience. Failure to give a powerful introduction may result in an utter disaster.

Skill #4: Outlining Skills

Speakers should know how to outline their speeches. Outline your speeches so that  your audience can easily follow your points. If you don’t have a plan to guide your speech your talk can become meandering and off topic. A good outline helps you make sure you are touching on key topics while staying on point.

Skill #5: Support Skills

Every speaker should know how to support his or her points. The best way to support teachings and principles is by telling relevant stories or anecdotes. Historically accurate accounts could be used as excellent supporting examples. Personal stories of failures and triumphs are great support items as well.

Skill #6: Theatrical Skills

Creating drama with the use of tone inflection, pauses, dynamic movements, eye contact and gestures can significantly increase the effect of your speech. Consider your presentation as a stage show or a movie. Theatrics can help intensify or downplay your arguments. Theatrical skill involve humor and anything done that elicits emotions.

Essentially, speakers should connect with the audience emotionally, not only rationally.

Skill #7: Closing Skills

The ability to close a speech is essential. Speakers should close their speech in a memorable manner. The audience should be left inspired or moved into action. The audience should feel thankful, wanting more; not relieved because you have finally ended their torture.

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How to use your home PC to record video from hidden & IP Cameras

Posted in Home Improvement on 12/23/2009 03:48 pm by admin

There are two very easy ways to use your PC for recording video from your hidden and IP cameras.

The first way is to use an USB DVR. These devices are generally inexpensive, small and are simply connected to an open USB port on your PC. They usually allow up to 4 cameras to be connected to them at one time.

Most USB DVR’s come with software that you install on your PC to allow it to record video and for you to be able to view that video live and recorded, across the internet from any PC in the world.

One limitation to the USB DVR is that most only allow 4 cameras maximum to be installed at any time and if your needs require more, this may not be the right option for you.

The second way to use your PC to record video is by using an IP camera. They are extremely versatile devices that can connect to either your DVR, PC or right into your existing network using an Ethernet/CAT5 cable.

Most IP cameras come with software that you install on your PC or DVR to allow you to view the recorded video as well as to adjust any available features the camera may have.

If you also have your home network connected to the internet. You can generally use the software for the IP camera to create a secure webpage that can been seen only by you across the internet.

This means that you can access either real-time or recorded video from the IP camera across the internet from any PC in the world. This is very useful if you are away from and want to keep an eye on, things at home.

IP cameras generally will allow up to 16 cameras to be installed at one time and are generally a better fit for those with larger needs.

So depending on how many camera you would like installed, either of these two options will allow you to use your PC record the video coming from your hidden or not, camera.

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