Guide for Cameramen

How to Shoot Reels Properly

To make editing faster, cleaner, and smoother, footage needs to be prepared the right way from the start. Follow these rules when shooting on a camera or phone.

1

Always shoot vertically

Use 9:16 format from the beginning. Reels should be recorded vertically, not cropped later from horizontal footage.

2

Record in good quality

Ideally shoot in 1080p or 4K with a stable image. Do not send blurry, compressed, or screen-recorded footage unless absolutely necessary.

3

Keep files organized

Put all footage into one clearly named folder. If possible, separate main clips, B-roll, extra shots, references, and notes.

4

Sync audio properly

If you record with an external microphone, start each take with a clear clap. Keep both camera audio and mic audio for easier syncing.

5

Leave space for editing

Do not cut clips too early. Leave a little space at the start and end of each take so we can edit transitions, hooks, and captions cleanly.

6

Send references

If you have a preferred style, pacing, caption look, or creator example, include it in the folder. The clearer the reference, the better the result.

Reels Packages

(Worldwide Creators)

Base

(included in every reel) • 2–3 second manual hook • Music matched to your niche & trends • Interactive captions • Clean, high-retention edit

Basic Edit

£9.90

Editing from provided footage (tape)

• Hook + music + interactive captions

Basic Edit + Color Grading

£11.90

Basic edit + professional color grading

Basic Edit + B-roll

£11.90

Basic edit + added B-roll for higher engagement

Full Edit

£13.90

Basic edit + B-roll + color grading

Manual Captions

£19.90

Fully manual, high-retention captions

Manual Captions + Color Grading

£21.90

 

Manual Captions + B-roll

£21.90

 

Full Premium

£23.90

Manual captions + B-roll + color grading

Bulk Discounts

10% 10–29 reels CODE: EFEKTIVE10
20% 30+ reels CODE: EFEKTIVE20

How to Choose

Same price = choose your upgrade

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Better Visuals Choose Color Grading
More Engagement Choose B-roll
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Maximum Performance Choose Full Edit / Premium