This trendy type of video is a great way to show some personality, demonstrate how hard you work, and define your brand. It’s also really easy to make! You can post new versions of this kind of video on a regular basis. You’ll get better at making them each time! Check out these examples for inspiration:
#DayInTheLife Example 1
#DayInTheLife Example 2
#DayInTheLife Example 3
#DayInTheLife Example 4
(The directions below are for TikTok, but this idea can be easily translated to Instagram Reels as well.)
1. Choose a day in your life in which you have a lot of diverse, exciting things on your calendar. Shoot footage throughout your whole day: getting ready, commuting, meetings, showings, events, going out, having fun, coming home, relaxing, etc. Think about what makes you unique!
• The shots can range in length from 2-8 seconds. You’ll edit them down later.
• There should be a good mix of selfie-footage (so users can see you) AND your Point-Of-View
footage of what you see during your day.
• (Tip: If you are afraid you’ll forget to capture footage throughout your day, set hourly
reminders for yourself on your phone.)
2. When you have all of your footage from the day, open Tiktok, click the “+ Create” button on the bottom center, then “Upload” in the bottom right.
3. Select the videos you want to use in your “Day-In-The-Life” TikTok by clicking the circle in the corner of each clip. You’ll want to make sure they are numbered in the order they’ll appear in your TikTok. Then click “Next.”
4. Click “Adjust Clips” in the top-right.
• Make sure it is set to “Default,” not “Sound Sync.”
• You can adjust the lengths of each clip by selecting a clip in the timeline below, then
dragging the red end markers on the left and on the right. Choose the most exciting, high
quality sections of each clip.
• Aim for the entire video to be about 25 - 45 seconds.
• Think about what your voiceover is going to be as you review the length of each clip.
• When you have finished editing the lengths of each clip, click “Save” on the top-right.
5. Click “Voiceover” on the top-right.
• Make sure you’re recording the voiceover in a quiet place so that the audio is clear. Keep it
fast-paced, and keep us entertained! Be honest and authentic.
• Press the record button and talk us through your day!
• You can record the voiceover in small chunks by clicking the record button on and off.
• If you want to re-record the last chunk you recorded, press the “back arrow “ ↩️ on the right.
• When you have finished your voiceover for the entire video, click “Save” on the top-right.
6. Customize the TikTok by adding text, music, audio captions, stickers, effects, emojis, etc. Then click “Next” in the bottom-right.
7. Make sure you select a cover image by tapping “select cover” on the photo in the upper right corner. You can drag your finger along the video on the bottom to select a thumbnail image as your Cover. Click “Save” in the top-right when finished.
8. Write a short caption. Don’t forget to tag @thecorcorangroup!
9. Click “post” and your TikTok is now live!
HOW TO: Make a “Day-In-The-Life” TikTok