How I Film & Edit Viral Cooking Videos

How I Film & Edit Viral Cooking Videos (Step-by-Step Beginner Guide) First off here is the recipe for the meatballs! https://jenniabs.com/turkey-meatballs-in-tomato-sauce/ If you’ve ever wondered how to film cooking videos that actually get views… this is everything I wish I knew when I started. In this video, I’m walking you through my entire process step-by-step—from filming to editing—so you can create high-quality food content using simple tools. I didn’t go to film school. I didn’t have a production team. I taught myself everything… and turned it into a platform with hundreds of thousands of followers and a real income. This is the exact workflow I use today. Whether you're a beginner, a home cook, or someone trying to grow on social media, this video will show you how to create content that people actually want to watch. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Tools that I use 03:39 Always do this before you film 04:08 Lighting setup (natural vs artificial) 07:41 Set up the tripods 08:49 Filming the cooking process 19:04 Zoom in trick shot 26:48 Editing my videos step-by-step 58:12 Bonus Cute Baby Content 59:14 Outro HOW THIS CHANGED MY LIFE I started filming cooking videos with no real plan… just figuring it out as I went. Over time, I learned: • What makes people stop scrolling • How to edit in a way that keeps people watching That consistency turned into: • A growing audience • Brand deals • Multiple income streams • And a platform that lets me share what I love every day If you’re willing to start messy and stay consistent, this can absolutely become something bigger than you expect. MY FAVORITE CONTENT CREATION TOOLS • Camera: I use two iphones • Telescope Tripod: https://amzn.to/4cJQBqC • Top Down Tripod: https://amzn.to/48lhz6R • Lighting: https://amzn.to/4u6yToq • Microphone: https://amzn.to/4eLxhMe • Editing App (InShot): https://inshot.com/ FOLLOW ME FOR MORE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodbyjenn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodbyjenn Website/Recipes: https://jenniabs.com/