Talk in a monotone voice – don’t even think about modulating your voice
Sit absolutely still, yes that’s right, don’t turn your camera around, don’t swivel in that chair
Make your message all about you…
Start your recording off by checking the camera to see if its recording
Don’t make it personal, just leave the most generic greeting card message possible (works well with ‘point 1’)
Ensure the video length is longer than Lord of the Rings
Don’t worry about removing that random strand of hair or booger on your camera lens
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Make sure your environment is nice and bright – crank up the lights and pick a pretty backdrop.
Movement – In a world where our average attention span is dropping to below 8 seconds, move your head, your body, your camera hand, walk around.
SnapCards is a great team sport – involve others in your SnapCard, kids, furry friends, partners, even the mailman…the more the merrier!
Use humour! Tell a joke or use a personal anecdote to ensure your SnapCard recipient leaves with a smile on their dial.
Directors cut – Not happy with your first pass? Record it again! You can even use a tool like CapCut to string a series of videos together or add special affects.
Keep it snappy, keep the dialogue going, avoid long pauses and speak slightly quicker than you would normally
Have fun! That’s right, if you have fun recording your SnapCard, they will most likely have fun viewing it.
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