Alright, let’s get into how I actually went about trying to make a video with that certain… vibe. It wasn’t some big production, just me figuring things out.
Getting Started – The Idea Phase
First off, I had to decide what kind of feel I wanted. Was it supposed to be playful? Mysterious? Just confident? I didn’t have a script or anything, just a mood in mind. I figured something kinda low-key and comfortable would be easier to start with. Less pressure, you know?
Prepping the Space and Myself
Okay, location. I just used my bedroom. It’s familiar, it’s private. Big step though: I actually tidied up the background. Seriously, nobody wants to see a pile of laundry. Clutter kills the mood fast.
Then, figuring out what to wear. Honestly, I didn’t pick anything crazy revealing. Just something simple that I felt comfortable and good in. Could be a favorite sweater, a simple dress, whatever makes you feel kinda nice. Comfort is key, otherwise, you just look stiff.
Gear-wise, super basic. Just my phone. Checked I had enough storage space – nothing worse than running out mid-take. And battery, gotta charge that battery! I don’t have a fancy tripod, so I looked for spots to prop my phone up securely. A stack of books, a shelf, whatever works and is stable.
Setting the Scene – Lights and Background
Lighting is everything. I can’t stress this enough. Harsh overhead lights? Usually a no-go. Makes weird shadows. I experimented a lot here.
- Tried filming near the window during the day, especially later afternoon when the light gets softer. Natural light is usually flattering.
- Played around with lamps. Dimmed the main light way down, used a smaller lamp for softer light from the side. Even tried putting some thin fabric over a lamp (carefully! don’t start fires) to make it softer.
- Fairy lights can be cool too, for little background sparkle.
Just moved the light source around, moved myself around, until I found something that looked okay on camera. Took a few test shots just looking at the light.
The Actual Filming Part
Okay, hitting record. Yeah, it felt awkward. Super awkward at first. You just see yourself on the screen. What helped me? Music. Put on some tunes that matched the mood I wanted. Helped me relax and stop overthinking.
Movement and Angles:
- Didn’t do anything fast or jerky. Tried slower movements. Turning my head slowly, playing with my hair, shifting my weight. Small things.
- Angles matter! I moved the phone around. Tried a slightly lower angle looking up (can feel powerful), a slightly higher angle looking down (can feel softer). Straight on. Close-ups on my face, eyes, hands. Then wider shots to show more context. Just experimented.
- Eye contact? Sometimes looked right into the lens. Sometimes looked away, just past the camera. Both give different feelings.
- Filmed in short clips. Easier to manage than one long, awkward take. If I messed up, just stopped, deleted, tried again. No big deal.
Confidence is mostly faking it ’til you make it here. Deep breaths. Remind yourself you’re just messing around. Nobody else has to see this if you don’t want them to.
Looking Back and Tweaking
After filming a bunch of clips, I watched them back. Some were terrible, haha. Deleted immediately. Others were okay, maybe had a good moment or two. I wasn’t aiming for Hollywood perfection. Just looking for snippets that captured the feeling I wanted.
Saw things I didn’t notice while filming, like a weird shadow or how I was holding my shoulder funny. Sometimes I’d try re-shooting a specific bit if I thought I could do it better.
Quick Edits (Optional)
Didn’t do much fancy editing. Most phone apps let you trim the start and end of clips easily. I just cut out the bits where I was fumbling with the camera or looking totally lost. Sometimes I put the best clips together. If I didn’t use music while filming, I might add some simple background music now. Maybe tweak the brightness slightly if it looked too dark.
And that’s pretty much the process. It’s trial and error. Lots of error, usually. But the main thing I found is that it’s less about specific poses or whatever, and more about finding good light, getting comfortable, and letting your own confidence (even if you have to pretend at first) come through. It’s about capturing a feeling you want to express.
