Reels for Artists (An Introductory Bootcamp)

April 14th

5:30-7:30

Tanglewood Sue Studios 3613 Oak Lane Mt. rainier Md.

Zoom link will be sent to all participants in case you cannot join us in person  

Who better to teach overwhelmed Artists the art of Reels creation than a fellow overwhelmed Artist!

Before embracing art of my passion I spent 10 years as a professional video editor for my post production group Pink House Post.

Systems have changed over the years but storytelling and marketing are still the same. The benefit is that there are now MUCH faster and simpler systems to creating marketing for your Art or small business and I have done the work for you to get the most impact with the your limited time.

Here is a rough timeline of what our 2 hour bootcamp will cover.

If you want to dive deeper or get 1:1 training I will be offering follow-up sessions.

Hour 1: Presentation & Demonstration (Introduction to Reels)

1. Why Reels? 

• Importance of short-form video for artists

• How reels can showcase process, personality, and products

• Examples of successful artist reels

2. Storytelling & Content Ideas

• Simple story structures (Hook, Value, Call to Action)

• Easy content ideas for artists:

• Time-lapse of a piece coming to life

• Process shots: mixing colors, sketching, adding details

• Behind-the-scenes: studio tours, inspiration sources

• Artist intros: “Meet the Artist” with a personal touch

• Before & after transformations

3. Filming Basics 

• Best practices for lighting and angles

• Framing & composition for engaging shots

• Phone camera settings & tools (stabilization, focus, exposure)

• Recording hands-free (tripods, stands, DIY solutions)

4. Editing Essentials

• Overview of editing apps (Instagram, CapCut, InShot)

• Adding music, voiceovers, captions

• Transitions & effects to enhance engagement

• Keeping it short, engaging, and to the point

5. Posting & Trends (5 min)

• Optimizing captions, hashtags, and timing

• Engaging with your audience through comments & stories

• Following trends without losing authenticity

Hour 2: Hands-On Studio Session

• Setting up shots

• How to capture process videos or intro clips

• Lighting tips

• Troubleshooting

THIS WORKSHOP IS FUNDED IN PART BY THE GATEWAY OPEN STUDIO TOUR THEREFORE THE 20.00 RATE IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO ARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS YEAR'S OST.