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On the line from London, Jules Watkins joins me to discuss making our Christmas home videos shine Jules is the former director of the hit TV shows 'The Biggest Loser' and 'Pimp My Ride UK' and has created a unique iPhone videomaking course.
Jules' top tips for December Video:
- Start filming with a story in mind
- Ask them all a question: eg what do you love about this family
- Plan the highlight moments: prepare in advance
iPhone Video tips
- Keep the lights on
- Charge the battery
- Clear the memory out
- Move slowly
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Help people feel comfortable around the camera
- Prompt them
- Don't suddenly pull out the camera - bring it out at the start of the event to allow people to acclimatise
- Start filming the extrovert or the children first
- Listen in for more tips!
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Thoughts?
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I wish I had listened to this episode before Christmas! Oh well, now I know better for next time. We did set-up our flip camera on a tripod to record Christmas morning the night before. But, that was the only video we took of Christmas. I never really think much about what I am going to record. It is more of the, let’s record and see what happens sort of thing. I need to think a bit more about what I am going to record before recording. Great episode!
It was great to be invited. New years eve soon, another good opportunity. Jules
Glad you enjoyed it Stephanie – I love the tripod option 🙂 hands free is much easier with little ones running around!