I made 26 Instagram Reels in 2 days. This is what I learned.
Lately, I've been overwhelmed by the idea of making short-form content. I often tell myself that I'm not good at it. That's why, in this video, I fight my overwhelm and vlog my process of making 25 videos in just two days! The results completely surprised me. Watch this video to get the entire A-Z on how I achieved this!
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♡ What's in this video:
00:00 What to Expect
00:16 How I Feel About Short Form Videos
02:05 My Strategy
03:37 Method #1: Repurposed Videos
07:06 Descript Editing Hack
09:52 Lunch Break!
11:59 Removing Expectations
13:11 Notion Board Walkthrough
15:45 Method #2: Talking Head Videos
16:44 How I Use ChatGPT
17:58 How I Get More Content Ideas
19:25 Filming Talking Heads
23:26 Dinner Time!
25:25 Working at Coffee Shop!
26:43 Editing Talking Heads
27:46 Lunch Break :)
28:18 Method #3: Text Videos
30:34 Tinting Hack for Text Videos
31:11 Results!!
31:52 Dinner with Friends
32:19 How I Feel Now :)
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Do you like this style of video? I had so much fun making it and so proud of the results! Also, here's my content planner template! vanessalau.thrivecart.com/content-planner/
@blissofana
2 ай бұрын
loveeeee this style of video! Vlogging + value= you crushed it! ❤
@GabrielArnoneSEOConsultor
2 ай бұрын
Vlogingg Tutorial.. I love it. I always like see your cats. And you happy and smyle its good. Make us feel like we need be your friends because your funny. I need be like that.. alot advices in 1 video. Tks so much from Brasil =) A gente curte muito seu trabalho daqui. Todos os criadores tem você como inspiração. Obrigado.
@CreateWithCrystal
2 ай бұрын
I love this style video and it sounds like a great sign that you had fun filming it this way too! Happy for you 🙂
@TheCountryCouponer
2 ай бұрын
LOVE 💕 LOVE it!!!!!🥰
@AuthenticWe
2 ай бұрын
We like this style because it showcases you truest qualities as an individual and creative artist, keep it up and keep trying new styles of filming I bet you’ll reinvent the vlog soon
OMG DID VANESSA LAU JUST FEATURE MY SHORT FORM REELS and referred it to a “master piece” 😵😵😵😵😵😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
@FilmwColleen
2 ай бұрын
Also I like the mean girl reference 😂
@maiwinn
2 ай бұрын
IG recommended me your stuff. Your growth is def well-deserved!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
of course, you're so talented girllll!! poppin off on my feed!!
@blink98m.38
Ай бұрын
What? How? Im struggling bec im a beginner with my new account :(
@theguitarloschannel8969
19 күн бұрын
Yeah I saw that earlier and was like “oh!!!! Nice!”
“Let’s do it together” drew me in. This was exactly the video I didn’t know I NEEDED. Thank you so much for sharing not only your process but your challenges. I loved learning about how you set yourself up for success by changing “content” to “mind magic.” Thank you again!!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
you're welcome! honestly it was healing for me to just say "lets figure it out together" instead of ... "let me teach you how..."!! thank you!!
@TheNPMogul
2 ай бұрын
Are the titles being split tested? I started watching this morning. I came back to finish, I have a different title this evening.
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
@@TheNPMogul yes they are!
@pirayekirisci2778
2 ай бұрын
definitelyyy!!
@jadelifelesson
2 ай бұрын
You said what I want to say!!!❤❤❤
Thoroughly enjoyed this video style. It's a lot more realistic and genuine than most productivity style videos out there. We see your process, where you hit roadblocks in real-time and how you solve them. Hope you choose to do more!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much!! happy you enjoyed watching!
“Done is better than perfect” indeed!! I am still not where I script my videos first, I just do my content then script the parts that need it… I am still finding my way to what feels less hard for me. Lots of room for improvement on my end. Thanks you for taking us to work with you!!!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
Love that!! Honestly I rather be able to speak off the cuff but I often need a script so I don’t go all over the place 😂😂 I would rather not script though!!
@BaskingLilly
2 ай бұрын
@@VanessaLau only if things were that easy lol. We all need a script at some point.
OMG, Vanessa, this video is loaded with AWESOME value! The editing is on point as always. What I really loved is how you paused to show us the roadblocks you hit and your way of navigating each one. This format of giving super useful tips as you learn them in real time is so much better than your old "10 cool IG hacks" videos (although they were useful too, I just resonate with this format more). You're an inspiration, Vanessa, and I must say, you're really motivating me to restart my KZread journey 🤩
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much for the feedback!!! appreciate you so much for showing up every week on my videos. love you girl!
Please do more of the How to’s. Just knowing your process makes it so much more doable.
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you!! yes, it seems like yall like this type of video, and i had fun making it too!
I really like how you are filming these new videos because it seems more real and it’s nice to see your personality more. Thank you for sharing the process of filming as someone who is also trying to film more it’s nice to see how you accomplish it all. Have a great day!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much!! i agree. have a wonderful week!!
Absolutely loved this video! As a brand new creator who’s also trying to figure out the whole content game, watching this felt like I was bouncing ideas back and forth with a co-worker. I think it would be such a cool idea if you live streamed your daily work sessions. You could cycle between 25 minute intense work sessions then a 5 minute break to discuss any insights you learned in real time. It would also feel a lot less lonely as a solopreneur having a virtual work buddy on my screen haha.
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
yes! I've been creeping other creators who do the "study with me" types of videos. its a format i'm considering! screenshotted your comment for future idea :)
@RemsRoom
2 ай бұрын
Same. As a new KZreadr this is absolutely enlightening and I will be watching the video again
@lilygotabunchofflowers
2 ай бұрын
OMG yes pls I would love thatt
I FEEL SO SEEN!!! I needed this video so bad!! Thank you for documenting this journey so authentically, so real, and providing soooo much value. Rebuilding a business and finding our new identity, tempo, vibe, place in short vs long form isn't an overnight process (as much as I want it to be so!) but you vulnerably showing each step of how you're figuring it out... you're the queen!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you sistaa!!! appreciate you so much and so proud of you for figuring it all out in real time too!!!
This is just amazing that you can just speak eloquently while you are giving this tutorial and not stumble on your words without reading a script. Very cool!
I love your homes aesthetic. Cream, white, grey. Even your cat matches your aesthetic!!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much! haha yes my cats all match the vibe :P!
As someone who has been overthinking my content strategy HARD which has then led to procrastination, this behind-the-scenes video was soooo appreciated! Thank you! I am certainly looking forward to making time to do this too!
Your most recent videos since returning from your hiatus have been so much more helpful for someone like me who doesn't intend of having a big team in my business and currently taking care of all aspects of it at this stage, as well as wanting to create more time freedom. Being able to see how you utilise your time working for yourself has also been more helpful than you might think. AND, I mean this in the best way possible, these videos feel more authentic than before your hiatus and I think you've touched on this in a video recently so it definitely shows 😊
Really great video. Perfect timing for me as I am new to all of this and you have made it all come alive and it now shows how real it all is that you just don't get from watching other KZread videos. It is an absolute mindfield when you are new and so much to learn but now seeing someone like yourself go through the actual day of it, is perfect! Keep it up.. The engagement you would receive from these types of videos I could only imagine end up being huge!! Most KZread how to etc vids just waffle on but never really seem to show you the actual HOW, they just try to get you to sign into their course, which is fine but yours takes this to new level.. Well done and thank you :)
I love this new route and video series you're starting. And videos like this one are truly entertaining (well produced, also) plus I am extracting some key tips I wasn't expecting at this age and time... so, great!
Love how transparent you are with everything.
Such a good video! I love the parts where you get technical with how you do things in Apps- like Descript and Notion- it's SOOO helpful and saves us hours! Thank you for making these videos for us!
i loveeeddd this video so much
Crazy how I used to follow you because your advice were good, loved them, and you seem so confident but also very business-y and unattainable and now it is SO GOOD to see your personality showing in your videos, see how you're doing, the roadblocks, the challenges, that your share your experience etc. I'm so so soooooi happy you came back with new goals and new ways of creating content. You are so relatable and fun ❤❤❤❤❤
I loveeee this video Vanessa!! I like the vlog style and your cute editing. I love how you are so open and share your process with us. Thank you for this! I always look forward to your videos. ❤❤❤❤
Love all of this Vanessa!!! Especially ending it with Korean food for dinner. My friend and I often meet up at coffee shops to work together and it makes it so much fun to cowork with friends. ❤ Thank you so much. I’m so glad you are back and better than ever. 💋
I'm so glad you're back, love the transformation you've gone through and cannot wait to see more, Vanessa!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing your thoughts! yes, this type of content has been a lot more effortless/fun for me. There's still it's challenges of figuring out a new format, but overall this experience has been healing for me. Thank you so much for tuning in and watching my old AND new videos!
This is THE BEST video Ive seen on content creation! Thank you!! I feel so inspired! 😊
Your excitement when the short video flowed w/ the text was literally my reaction. I love that feeling of accomplishment and genuinely love editing videos!! Thanks for sharing your working day 👌🏾
I LOVE the format of this video! Also craaaazy to see how you made 22 videos in a few days - seeing your workflow is super helpful for me to know how I can improve my speed and output too
Love this format Vanessa! Great work!
I loved watching this! Definitely motivating me to get my videos done. Watching that the process is sometimes difficult for you and even you have a hard time getting it done.. makes me feel less stressed about it. Thank you!!
Loving the new series. They are so real and love learning all the tips I can utilize. ❤
Thank you for making this! I rewatched yesterday and followed along as I made a couple of reels in Descript. The tip about adding another layer in Canva was priceless! I love that you’re so open about your mess ups and thought process on things. 😊
Loved this behind-the-scenes video of your process Vanessa. It kept you accountable and keeps us inspired, so looking forward to more like this 👍
Love the edits in this video it feels fresh and new ❤
The vlog was sooo well-made and I had a lot of fun watching it!!! Congrats on completing 26 reels in two days, that's huge!! 🥳🎉 Proud of you and it's definitely inspiring me to just take action too instead of overthinking 🥺 Thanks for always keeping it real and teaching us along the way! I appreciate you so much ☺💕
I loved watching this video so much!! I have been procrastinate creating content for so long because when I look at these “super professional looking videos - where the person comes across perfect - I feel like I’m not good enough. But this video makes me feel like it’s possible! Thanks Vanessa.
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
you're welcome! that was the goal! I think we can all relate to feeling overwhelmed when we see other people's "perfect version". thank you for watching!
Ma’am. Every time I click KZread, you have the best, relatable, best advice given, totally going through this too or totally want to know this information types of videos!. So happy you went on your leave and this version of you is here. Thank you
I've been watching this video over and over again and I come back to it almost everyday because I feel like l have a colleague who's guiding me to overcome my procrastination and understand that it's okay to have roadblocks. Thank you for this and I really appreciate for you to taking time to do this real life process on how you are doing your videos. It inspired me to work on my own process as well and I feel like I know what to do after watching yours. ❤
Vanessa, i'm new here and just want to say THANK YOU.. through motivating yourself, you show us the AUTHETHIC & RAW parts of content creation & your style & attention to detail is amazing! Keep on inspiring and educating us, the possibilities are endless 🔥
Watched from start to end and lol'd many times on how real you captured the content creation experience! Thanks for taking us along for the ride :)
VANESSA, I felt a change in your overall vibe, from the way u talk and how you think. I love your change. Keep it up.
I learned a lot of new stuff from this, and some of it I knew how to do and was surprised you didn't - your joy is contagious! I watched your content YEARS ago and was always thinking about how smart and data-driven you are, but now we get to see what seems to be a softer, considerate, happier you! Thank you for taking us on each part of this journey in life :)
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
haha i love that!! what were some things you were surprised i didnt know how to do? that's powerful! when you realize that you know more than you think you do!
@FaithfulFool
2 ай бұрын
@@VanessaLau Namely reformatting the text you had onscreen from horizontal > vertical/inserting it over your VO! I do this a lot for work (game trailers) and am constantly going 😬 at coworkers that insist that reformatting for vertical or vice versa should be an easy ask...it really isn't, at least when graphics / a lot of captions/text is involved 😂 Love that you do what I do sometimes, which is just...remake those few seconds. Often much quicker than finding the original file and looks great because you made it for this new format anyway. TY for the vid
This vid was SO HELPFUL for someone who’s been struggling w the mental blocks of starting each video. Thank you for the detailed day in the life!!!
This is such a genuinely useful video thanks vanessa! - First video of your I've watched and I'll definitely be back!
I love this! This helps those of us who have not started creating videos yet! This really helps get a glimpse of the process and all that goes into making short form video. TY!
This was such a great video!! I so love your rebranding. Very personable and realistic and human. You look so much happier and relaxed. Keep up the good work 🫶🏼🫶🏼
loved this style of video! great work as always. Thank you Vanessa
YES! OMG thank you for making this video!!! I feel seen and I never could figure out how to get everything that’s in my brain out to short form.
I really like this style of video. Not only is it informative, but it's fun to watch and I got my own ideas from watching you!
I love this type of video soo much❤ It's the perfect mix of information, entertainment and a bit of nolstagia due to the clip when you work and you put some music on top( it giving me late 2010s youtube video vibes)
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
yay! glad you enjoyed it! and yeah, i personally found a lot of joy making it! thank you!
Loved this vlog, Vanessa!!!
thank you for sharing this. I am just starting to learn about content creation as well and came across your channel. I just watched your video about your break, and am glad that you are back. you are truly a generous teacher and excellent communicator. thank you!
tonnes of value and nicely put together vid, thanks Vanessa 💯
This is such a good timing, I need to shoot some of these. Helpful to see your process. I like how you said let's do this together!
One of the most relatable and valuable videos on the internet. I struggle with comparison and it's really really challenging. Would love to see more like this! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Will be rewatching :)
I'M LOVING THIS ERAAAAA OF YOU!!!
girl, the tips are amazing. Thank you soooo much!
Watched from start to finish. I love it but also feel like there’s time that can be cut from process! I’ll make a video about it lol. Also you saying “seeing Content Ideas” creates pressure is so real. So real.
Thank you soo much for this video, it really simplified content creation for me. I always feel stuck when starting something and your video inspired me to take the first steps!! I'm new here on your channel but you can be sure I'm going to marathon your videos. I loved your content!!
I love Notion! It is so useful. Also, THANK YOU for this. I'm also on my journey of starting again and with all the content already out there it has felt like a lot, but it helps to see other people navigating the process as well.
MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLEASE!!! WAYYYY BETTER THAN A SCRIPTED video!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING AND BEING SO REAL ❤
I totally relate to how you feel at the beginning, loving how authentic you're being!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much!!
I usually don't comment but I feel like now more than ever, positive comments and feedback is what you need to keep going and I just want to say how inspired I am by the shift and how much I love the new pivot! The raw, authentic, learning something new and being honest about it. Focusing on what YOU want to do. Showing your vibe. I've literally binged all your new videos and feel so bloody inspired!! I followed you before your break, binged your podcast where I felt you were your most raw, I bought bossgram academy but massively successful people always felt on a different pedestal that I'll never reach so although I looked at you as an expert but felt disconnected. All the things you said previously. Well I'm feeling connected and inspired by you more than ever (actually more than ANYONE in a looooong time) and EXCITED to restart my content creation journey with a different mindset and become more authentic. Thank you and keep doing what you do!
Amazing video Vanessa! I love how natural you are talking to the camera
love the edit ❣❣
I pressed the like button as soon as you started the vlogstyle lunch part! I know its new for you but its what I love to watch and vlogstyle is what makes me feel more connected to a person more than just (scripted) talking head videos
Just want to thank you. You're always motivating me to keep pushing
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you! you guys motivate me to keep going too :) thanks for being here!
Love it, I’m new to creating content on purpose, still figuring it out, and I feel very lazy, I confuse words often, forget things and loosing the motivation! Seeing you doing it definitely helps. I got few good tips! Thank you ❤
What an excellent video. You made it with everything I feel when I go to make reels so it’s help me overcome my fear and overwhelm
Omg you are so much productive and i am literally shocked how much you are dedicated...watching from start ing to end of video and never get bored ..lot of things to learn from and thank you for sharing your work vlog❤❤❤ ...
I love this new style of yours. I feel like I am really getting to know you as a creator. Love the realness ❤
i'm so proud of you too vanessa 💗
This video is pure GOLD, Thank you for showing yourself in action ! I am going to work now ah ah !
and she's back!!
You did amazing! Thanks for creating such a relatable video for those who have similar struggles! Super PROUD of how you powered through
i really , really loved this video and want more of them pls ! as a creator that started on YT first, I felt that "perfectionism" about creating short form. I have been trying to change that perspective little by little, but its always a mountain to overcome, so I love that you took us with you on the BTS of your process.
It's commendable how you're tackling the challenge of short-form videos head-on! 💪 Your strategy to start with what feels easy and gradually build momentum is a solid approach that aligns with mastering any skill. Keep up the great work!
Truly high quality content! You're one of the best subs I've made! Thank you!!!
I love this! This is exactly what I needed
Wow! That was 2dys of full work. Thanks for showing us your work process and don't forget to write a book in the future. You are truly amazing!
Yesss More cat cameos! Love it 🥰 but also love the more stream of thought style here, you are an incredible powerhouse of a creator, and sometimes seeing you figure it out real time is refreshing over the more after action style debrief (both are great and valuable though!!!) ❤
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much!! hahah the cat cameos are not by choice LOL I have so many that one of them is bound to show up in a video haha! thank you so much again!
@legalology268
2 ай бұрын
They're sooo cute!!!
Mind magic I love this! Bashar talks a lot about the magic of redefining things in our mind
The editing is right up my alleeyyy
Can’t remember the last time I finished a vlog And I really don’t watch cooking videos but I guess it all came in one pack and I love it This is so nice and inspiring I feel a weight lift off my shoulders after watching this, I always want to be perfect every time I try to do something. Thank you Vanny❤
Love this ❤❤ you’ve motivated me to start and just do it! Love your system too ❤❤
This video is really helpful Vanessa! great to see you back
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much vincent!!
I've felt the SAME with short form content. You're inspiring me!
I'm so proud of you Vanessa. This was awesome!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you so much lisa! means a lot!
Keep pushing, Vanessa!
Super cool to see your entire process, especially for someone who’s also in this creator space 😍 thank you for sharing, I’ll use some of the steps myself too. Good point about filming getting easier after the first video 😅 that’s exactly how it is for me too!
You got a thumbs up from me today! I also need to create more short form content (and have been avoiding it). This is exactly what I needed to see to get motivated!
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
thank you!! and yes you're welcome! i was honestly so surprised to get that many videos done. i hope sharing my process helps!
This software is going to be a game changer for reels! 🎉 Thank you for sharing and letting us into your process.
Great video!! I loved watching you do it because that's exactly what I need to do!
Absolutely loved this through and through
It’s so comforting that even Vanessa struggles with this
I'm starting my journey, and I'm just so obsessed with all of your content 😍
I loved the way you did this! Great insight on how to work this thing.
I love watching you work as i learn so much more
GREAT VIDEO! Love this style!!
My first time watching your video and love it! Learning a lot from you and thank you 🙏
Thannks for sharing your process hun, i really enjoyed the behind the scenes and your thought processes!
Wow, watching your process is so inspiring! You're incredibly organized and dedicated in everything you do. Such a hardworking! BTW, belated happy birthday to Vanessa! 🎂
@VanessaLau
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the birthday wish! and i appreciate it! fun fact is im actually the most unorganized out of all my friends IRL... but maybe with content it's the only thing i'm kind of organized with.. ish. LOL!