Day 3: The Time-Lapse Video Challenge

Overview:

Welcome to Day 3 of the 5-Day Photographer’s Video Challenge! Today, we’re focusing on one of the most engaging types of content you can share: a Time-Lapse Video. This challenge will show your audience the fast paced world of a photographer. Giving them a quick glimpse at the inner working of your business!

People love to see how the process unfolds, and this is a perfect way to highlight your business


Challenge:

Create a short 20-30 second time-lapse video of something that has to do with your business. The goal is to show your audience how much effort goes into it and also connects with a call to action for the viewer.


Instructions:

  1. Pick a scene – Choose what you want to create a timelapse of. Could be you setting up equipment, you editing at your desk or just about anything else that can be connected with photography.

  2. Record your timelapse – Use your cell phone to create a time lapse. the settings themselves don't matter as much as what you are capturing. Remember it has to tie into your CTA

  3. Speed it up – If your phone doesn't automatically speed up your time lapse you might need to take it into an editing program and do that manually. 

  4. Keep it short – Cut the time-lapse down to 20-30 seconds to keep it fast-paced and engaging.

  5. Post and tag – Share your time-lapse video on Instagram or TikTok, and don’t forget to tag me so I can check it out! Use hashtags like #Timelapse or #PhotoTimeLapse for more visibility.


Pro Tips:

  • Make sure your text on the screen and what you are doing in the timelapse can be connected.
  • Add text overlays to create a sense of urgency with your video.
  • Use popular editing or creative process music to give the video more energy.

By the end of today’s challenge, you’ll have a cool time-lapse video that not only showcases your expertise but also gives your audience a peek behind the curtain of your creative process. Let them see the magic of photography from your perspective!