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# How to Record a 60-Second Maintenance Video

To create a proper video, follow these three phases. **Phase 1: Planning** – Draft a friendly, concise script using a teleprompter app. **Phase 2: Filming** – Choose a well-lit location and stabilize your phone for clear footage. **Phase 3: Editing** – Use mobile editing software to finalize your video, upload it to a template, and we'll handle the branding and post-processing.

To make a proper video, you need to break up the project into three phases.

- Phase 1: The Planning Phase
- Phase 2: The Filming Phase
- Phase 3: The Editing Phase

## Phase 1: Planning

### The Script

It’s 2024. You do not need to write a script from scratch. Here is a prompt to get you a working draft.

> _Act as a video script copywriter for a multifamily community where your goal is to educate your residents on different maintenance tips & tricks._  
> _The Series Name is: Maintenance Tips & Tricks._  
> _This script will focus on: How to clean a dishwasher and make it smell fresh.  Talk about how to clean the filter and how to add vinegar to the dishwasher._  
> _It will be recorded on a mobile phone in 1-2 shots—no B ROLL footage._  
> _You must write a short script with less than 40 seconds of reading time. The tone should be friendly and should read like you are talking directly to one person._

Plan to modify the script.

### The Teleprompter

The secret to recording great videos is knowing how to use a teleprompter app. I can’t tell you how much easier this will make things for everyone involved.

## Phase 2: Filming

When you're ready to film, choose a location with minimal direct sunlight. Bright light can create harsh shadows, particularly on the face, which we aim to avoid.

As for how to hold your phone, imagine you're a T-Rex by resting your elbows on the sides of your stomach for support. This will stabilize your footage and maintain the right height for effective eye contact.

## Phase 3: Editing

Using your favorite mobile video editing software, you can trim, cut, or do whatever you need to make the shot work. Remember, if you plan for a YouTube Short, it must be less than 50 seconds.

### Give it to the Design Assistant.

Upload your video to one of our maintenance video templates, give it a title and description, and you are done. We’ll take care of the branding.

Then, when you click download, we’ll start creating audio captions and any other post-processing work that needs to happen.

### Stay Tuned

Stay tuned for more updates, tips, and tutorials on making the most out of this game-changing tool. Happy designing.