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Café or bakery
Reel · 8 s
Behind the bar: the first coffee of the day
What to film
0–2 sLights go on or the shutter opens
2–6 sHands making the first drink: grinder, machine, pour
6–8 sThe finished cup on the bar with the sign behind it
Caption to copy
This is how the day starts at [café name] ☕ What time do you grab yours?
Reel · 8 s
From bag to cup: grind, brew, serve
What to film
0–2 sBeans falling from the bag into the grinder, close up
2–6 sThe shot coming out of the machine in slow motion
6–8 sThe served cup and a hand picking it up
Caption to copy
From bean to your cup in seconds. Today we ground [origin or coffee type].
Reel · 8 s
Build your combo: drink + treat in 3 cuts
What to film
0–2 sThe drink alone on the table
2–6 sThe treat enters the frame and sits next to the drink
6–8 sTop-down shot of the full combo
Caption to copy
Your favorite combo at [café name]: [drink] + [treat]. Which one do you build?
Reel · 8 s
What the team orders when no one is looking
What to film
0–2 sSomeone on the team, back to camera, making something (no reveal)
2–6 sThe ingredients of their favorite drink, one by one
6–8 sThe person smiling with their drink (only if they want to be on camera)
Caption to copy
[name]'s secret order: [drink]. Ask for it by name and we'll make it for you.
Reel · 8 s
Before and after: empty table, full table
What to film
0–2 sThe empty, clean table, locked shot
2–6 sHands serving plates and drinks, quick cuts
6–8 sThe same locked shot with the table full
Caption to copy
This is a table with the best of [café name]. See you in [neighborhood, city].
Reel · 8 s
Café sounds (ASMR): steam, pour, cup
What to film
0–2 sThe steam wand frothing milk, very close
2–6 sThe pour into the cup with the sound in the background
6–8 sThe cup landing on the saucer with its click
Caption to copy
Turn the sound up 🔊 This is what [café name] sounds like every morning.
Reel · 8 s
This week's new item in 8 seconds
What to film
0–2 sThe new item covered or out of focus
2–6 sIt's revealed up close, turning slowly
6–8 sFirst bite or first sip
Caption to copy
New at [café name]: [new item]. Have you tried it yet?
Reel · 8 s
Ask a customer: how do you order your coffee?
What to film
0–2 sThe question on screen with the bar behind it
2–6 sTwo or three customers answering (with their permission)
6–8 sThe drink they ordered, served
Caption to copy
We asked people at [café name] how they order their coffee. How about you?
Film near the window; steam, pours and hands work better than an empty room.
Restaurant, taco stand or kitchen
Reel · 8 s
From the grill to your table: our signature dish
What to film
0–2 sThe kitchen fired up: griddle, grill or pan with flames
2–6 sHands building the dish, one ingredient at a time
6–8 sThe dish served at the table with the place in the background
Caption to copy
This is how a [signature dish] leaves [business name] 🔥 Tried it yet?
Reel · 8 s
The first bite in slow motion
What to film
0–2 sThe whole dish seen from above
2–6 sA hand takes the first bite, in slow motion
6–8 sThe half-eaten plate with the business name on screen
Caption to copy
The first bite of [dish] at [business name] 🤤 Send this to whoever owes you a meal.
Reel · 8 s
What arrived in the kitchen today
What to film
0–2 sBoxes or grocery bags coming into the kitchen
2–6 sFresh ingredients up close, one by one
6–8 sThe finished dish made with them
Caption to copy
This just arrived at the [business name] kitchen: [ingredients]. What should we make you?
Reel · 8 s
Build your order: dish + drink + dessert
What to film
0–2 sThe main dish alone on the table
2–6 sThe drink and dessert slide into frame
6–8 sTop-down shot of the full order
Caption to copy
The full order at [business name]: [dish] + [drink] + [dessert]. What would you build?
Reel · 8 s
Our house salsa (without giving away the recipe)
What to film
0–2 sChiles or ingredients toasting on the griddle
2–6 sThe blender or molcajete at work
6–8 sThe salsa served next to the dish
Caption to copy
The [business name] salsa has [ingredient you can share]… the rest is a secret 🌶️
Reel · 8 s
Kitchen sounds (ASMR): sizzle, knife, plating
What to film
0–2 sSomething sizzling on the griddle, up close
2–6 sThe knife chopping on the board
6–8 sThe plate landing on the counter or table
Caption to copy
Turn it up 🔊 This is what the [business name] kitchen sounds like.
Reel · 8 s
This week's special in 8 seconds
What to film
0–2 sThe finished special, up close and well lit
2–6 sA moment of it being made
6–8 sThe special on the table with its name on screen
Caption to copy
This week's special at [business name]: [special dish]. Only for [how long it lasts].
Reel · 8 s
Ask a customer: what do you always order here?
What to film
0–2 sThe question on screen with the place in the background
2–6 sCustomers pointing at their favorite dish (with permission)
6–8 sThe most-ordered dishes together on the table
Caption to copy
We asked people at [business name] what they always order. What's yours?
Film the kitchen in action with good light; flames, steam and plating make people hungrier than a menu does.
Bazaar, flea market or antiques
Reel · 8 s
An 8-second walk through the bazaar
What to film
0–2 sThe bazaar entrance or sign
2–6 sWalk down the aisle at eye level, no cuts
6–8 sStop in front of the most eye-catching stall
Caption to copy
A quick lap around [bazaar name] 🛍️ Which stall do you visit first?
Reel · 8 s
One-of-a-kind piece of the day: there's only one
What to film
0–2 sThe piece from afar in its spot
2–6 sClose up: texture, detail, tag
6–8 sThe piece in the seller's hand
Caption to copy
Today's one-of-a-kind piece at [bazaar name]: [piece]. When it's gone, it's gone.
Reel · 8 s
Meet the seller: who's behind the stall
What to film
0–2 sThe stall with its sign
2–6 sThe seller arranging their goods (with permission)
6–8 sThe seller showing what people ask for most
Caption to copy
Meet [name] from [stall name]. Most requested: [product].
Reel · 8 s
How to style it: 3 pieces, one look
What to film
0–2 sPiece 1 alone on a plain surface
2–6 sPieces 2 and 3 come in, one per cut
6–8 sAll three together or worn
Caption to copy
Three pieces from [bazaar name], one look. Which one are you taking home?
Reel · 8 s
New stock just in: opening the box
What to film
0–2 sThe closed box at the stall
2–6 sHands opening it and pulling out pieces
6–8 sThe new pieces arranged and ready
Caption to copy
Just in at [bazaar name]: [what arrived]. Come see it in [neighborhood, city].
Reel · 8 s
Before and after: empty stall, set-up stall
What to film
0–2 sThe empty stall space, locked shot
2–6 sSet-up in quick cuts: table, cloth, goods
6–8 sThe same locked shot with the stall ready
Caption to copy
This is how a stall comes together at [bazaar name] before opening. Visiting us?
Reel · 8 s
Guess the piece: from close to far
What to film
0–2 sA very close detail that gives nothing away
2–6 sThe camera slowly pulls back
6–8 sThe full piece and the stall it's in
Caption to copy
What do you think it is? 👀 We'll tell you at the end. It's at [bazaar name].
Reel · 8 s
A bazaar day in 3 shots: opens, fills up, closes
What to film
0–2 sThe bazaar opening, still empty
2–6 sThe bazaar with people (from behind or far away)
6–8 sLights go off or the shutter comes down
Caption to copy
A day at [bazaar name], start to finish. See you in [neighborhood, city].
Film vertically at eye level; ask before filming sellers or customers.
Services (repair shop, salon, clinic)
Reel · 8 s
Before and after the finished job
What to film
0–2 sThe before, with good light (with the client's permission)
2–6 sA moment of the work in action
6–8 sThe after, from the same angle as the before
Caption to copy
Before 👉 after. Work by [business name] for [type of client].
Reel · 8 s
A workday in 3 shots
What to film
0–2 sOpening the shop or arriving at the client's
2–6 sThe work underway: hands and tools
6–8 sThe result or the end of the day
Caption to copy
This is a day at [business name]. What would you like to see next time?
Reel · 8 s
The tool we use most and why
What to film
0–2 sThe tool alone on the table
2–6 sThe tool in use, close up
6–8 sThe result it leaves
Caption to copy
Our favorite tool: [tool]. It's for [what it does].
Reel · 8 s
A frequent question answered in 8 seconds
What to film
0–2 sThe question on screen with the shop behind it
2–6 sSomeone on the team answering to camera (or their hands showing it)
6–8 sThe business name and how to reach it on screen
Caption to copy
We get asked this a lot: [frequent question]. The short answer: [answer].
Reel · 8 s
Meet who takes care of you
What to film
0–2 sThe person, back to camera, setting up their station
2–6 sThey turn and wave to camera (if they want to be on camera)
6–8 sDoing what they do best
Caption to copy
Meet [name] from [business name]. Their specialty: [specialty].
Reel · 8 s
A common mistake we see (and how to avoid it)
What to film
0–2 sThe mistake on screen with a real example (no client data)
2–6 sHow it's fixed, step by step and close up
6–8 sThe correct result
Caption to copy
A mistake we see often: [common mistake]. How to avoid it: [tip].
Reel · 8 s
The detail almost nobody notices
What to film
0–2 sWide shot of the finished work
2–6 sSlow push-in to the detail
6–8 sThe detail very close with good light
Caption to copy
The detail that makes the difference at [business name]: [detail].
Reel · 8 s
How to book with us, step by step
What to film
0–2 sA phone opening the business's chat or booking page
2–6 sStep 1 and step 2 on screen
6–8 sThe shop door or the person who welcomes you
Caption to copy
Booking with [business name] goes like this: [step 1], [step 2], done. We're in [neighborhood, city].
Always shoot before and after from the same angle and light; never show client data.
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