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đŸ˜± Bamboo Under My Fingernails: Lessons From On-Camera Humiliation

The moment I went from humiliation on-camera to connection, and the magic that made it possible...

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Jonathan Shanin
December 19, 2024

Welcome My Friends,

A year ago, I was in the shower, gearing up for a video shoot. Steam rising, razor in hand, running lines in my head, and dreading the lens that was waiting for me.

That’s when the thought hit me:

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“Would I rather have bamboo shoved under my fingernails or stand in front of the camera today?”

“Have bamboo shoved under my fingernails or stand in front of the camera today?”

It made me laugh at the absurdity of it all, but it also revealed the truth.

The camera doesn’t lie. It sees every hesitation, every doubt, every crack in your confidence. I hated it because I didn’t feel like myself in front of it.

That moment in the shower sparked a change. At Humanry, we created something that shifts the experience entirely. With Hollywood On-Camera Performance Coaches guiding you live during filming, the camera no longer feels like torture. It becomes a tool for connection, for showing the best version of yourself.

I wrote an article about the journey. If you’ve ever felt like the camera wasn’t your friend, I think you’ll find it worth the read.

Let’s make the lens work for you.

With gratitude,
Jonathan

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Jonathan Shanin
CEO, Humanry
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