8 Tips for Making a Family Holiday Video that Doesn’t Suck
by Jason in Life and Learning, Video Production and Publishing / 12.21.07
Dusting off the old camcorder to record this year’s edition of holiday bliss? Before you torture friends and family with another two-hour epic, let the MindBites production team offer 8 simple tips on How to Make a Rockin’ Holiday Video.
Or if you need the cheat sheet to give to your Uncle Ed…
8 Simple Tips to Make a Rockin’ Holiday Video
Tip #1 - Decorations Make Wonderful B-Roll
Tip #2 - See What’s Going on in the Kitchen
Tip #3 - Present Time is the Piéce de Resistance
Tip #4 - Film as Much of the Kids as Possible
Tip #5 - Include the Family Traditions
Tip #6 - Get Some Interviews on Camera
Tip #7 - Photos are Fantastic in Moderation
Tip #8 - Make Sure to Employ Good Shooting Techniques
In summary, while the holidays are about enjoying in excess, the best holiday videos are simple, subtle, and short. Have fun, grab the highlights, and then put the camera down to enjoy the time firsthand with those you love.
Happy Holidays from the MindBites Team!
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