Dec 2024

How 2024 Recap Video was made

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For those interested in how 2024 Recap – a Photography and Videography highlights video was made, please stay tuned.

Table of Contents

1. The Script

I asked ChatGPT with “She Knows Alt Text” addon the following: “I am a photographer and videographer and I want to create a short video like a retrospective of 2024, with examples of photos and videos I took and to thank my clients for trusting in me. Some of the projects this year were a mix of event photography and personal projects (macro photography), award ceremonies to headshots, from Christening to weddings, even a “trash the dress” session filmed with a drone. I delivered over 10000 images and over 100 hours of edited content. Help me come up with a short script that I can use to make a thank you video.”

This is what I got back: Certainly! Here’s a concise yet heartfelt script tailored to your retrospective video:

[Opening Scene]: Highlight reel of your best work from 2024 (showcase various projects: events, headshots, macro photography, weddings, etc.). Accompanied by soft, uplifting music.

[Voiceover or Text Overlay]:
“2024 has been an incredible year, filled with unforgettable moments and creative milestones. From the smallest details captured in macro photography to the grandeur of weddings and award ceremonies, every project has been a unique story worth telling.”

[Cut to a series of clips showing diverse shots, like the drone footage of the ‘trash the dress’ session, a Christening, or an event ceremony.]

[Voiceover or Text Overlay]:
“This year, I delivered over 10,000 images and over 100 hours of edited video content. Each frame was crafted with care and dedication to tell your stories authentically.”

[Transition to a ‘thank you’ segment: slow-motion clips of clients smiling, hugging, or showing joy in moments captured by you.]

[Voiceover or Text Overlay]:
“To my amazing clients—thank you for trusting me to capture your most precious memories. Your support, trust, and enthusiasm inspire me to push creative boundaries every day.”

[Closing Scene]: Show a few behind-the-scenes clips of you working, maybe setting up a shot or flying the drone, interspersed with a montage of highlights.

[Voiceover or Text Overlay]:
“Here’s to the memories we’ve made together in 2024—and to all the stories yet to be told in the years to come. Wishing you all a joyful and creative 2025!”

[End Screen]:
“Thank you for an unforgettable year. See you in 2025! – [Your Name/Studio Name]”

Feel free to tweak it to match your tone and preferred delivery style!

2. Text to Speech

In the end I used Brian’s voice in ElevenLabs to create the Voiceover.

3. Edit

After choosing some images and a few video segments from 2024, I imported them all. Then, in Premiere Pro > Settings > Timeline, I changed the “Still Image Default Duration” from 5 seconds to 1 frame. I copied and pasted the text from the script for the closed captions and adjusted the lengths to match the VO. Initially, I used “Andrew G – Beauty”, but for YouTube I used Esther Abrami – No.4 Piano Journey as background music.

4. Thumbnail

I exported a clean snapshot from the timeline and uploaded it to Canva. I used one of the YouTube Thumbnail templates, uploaded the snapshot and my logo, replaced the original text, and exported a *.jpeg version to be used as a YouTube Thumbnail.

5. Presentation

I upload the final version to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube and created this blog post where you are right now. Now would be a good moment to watch the final version of the 2024 Recap Video.

2024 has been an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable moments and stories I had the privilege to capture. From stunning weddings and heartfelt Christenings to professional headshots and creative projects like macro photography and drone sessions, every frame tells a unique tale.

Join me as I take a look back at some of the highlights from this year—a heartfelt thank you to all my amazing clients who trusted me with their most precious memories. Over 10,000 photos and 100 hours of video later, I’m grateful for every moment shared.

Watch this retrospective to relive the magic, see behind-the-scenes snippets, and celebrate the art of storytelling through photography and videography. Here’s to a creative and joyful 2025!

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