Jaz Reyes Shares Her Top 5 Video Making Tips
Wanting to improve your video-making skills? Read these 5 video-making tips from content creator Jazmin Reyes
by Patricia Lanzagarita
Photos courtesy of Jazmin Reyes
December 21, 2023
With the rise of social media, people have been using it for various reasons such as hobbies, business, and passions, including digital creation. One prominent figure in this space is the influencer and digital personality, Jazmin Reyes. Amidst the vast sea of online content, she consistently elevates her game with groovy and jazzy cinematography techniques.
Jazmin, also known as Jaz, takes on roles as a director, producer, and content creator online. Her videos primarily focus on funky and eye-catching content, often related to specific products that she promotes.
Even though Jazmin did not initially dream of being a content creator, she has thrived in the industry for almost 12 years. Her key to survival in the field lies in her extensive experience, ranging from being a court-side reporter, events host, and radio DJ to directing and producing TV shows and advertisements.
Experimental content kickstarted her career during the pandemic. Since then, Jazmin continues to work and learn from others, remaining honest about what she wants to share and express publicly through her content.
Jazmin's continuous hard work, coupled with her efforts in online content production, captivates viewers, making them stop scrolling to watch her videos. Her content transcends people’s interests, and she achieves this with the following tips:
Get that Big Idea
Coming up with a topic and creating content around it is often the most challenging step. Jazmin emphasizes that ideas can come spontaneously, and it's crucial to jot them down immediately. She believes that inspiration can be found anywhere, sometimes in random places and at random times.
Make Your Storyboard
Once you have that big idea, creating a storyboard is essential for guiding the entire production process. As an editor herself, Jazmin finds this step crucial, as it helps explain the concept of her videos and reduces mistakes during production.
Prepare for the Shoot
This step is interconnected with making your storyboard. Jazmin acknowledges that the shoot itself is a challenge, as getting people to work together can be challenging. Therefore, preparing for the shoot involves gathering necessary materials and equipment, making you ready to face challenges and learn from them.
Edit Where You Can
Editing can be done anywhere, even on a smartphone, as demonstrated by Jazmin editing her videos on her phone. This highlights the various options available when pursuing something you are passionate about.
Don’t Be Afraid, Post It!
Jazmin's most important advice for aspiring digital creators is not to let inner doubts and mental struggles hinder their progress. She encourages creators to overcome perfectionism and fear and to share their work with the world.
The story of Jazmin serves as a testament that nothing is impossible, and everything is a challenge. All one needs to do is remember the purpose of their passion and keep going. As Jazmin advises, “Just keep that fire. Dream bigger and dream higher. There shouldn't be any limit, but also, stay extremely grounded.”
