How to Make Professional Style Littlest Pet Shop Videos
Gather some pets., Give them acting names., Come up with what the video/series will be about, then write a script., If you haven't already, create specific details for the characters in the video., Now it's time to think about how the location...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather some pets.
Think hard about this; because if you are making a series, the pets chosen are the ones usually used for the entire series.
But don't pressure yourself! Have fun! Try out each pet with his or her character personality, and see if it fits them. -
Step 2: Give them acting names.
If you are a true LPS fan, you will probably already have names for your pets.
However, acting names can be very interesting and even allow you to "gender swap" where you make a boy act out a girl character/voice, or vice versa.
But acting names can be difficult to remember, which brings me to the next step... , If you want, leave it vague, just listing general events and the addition/subtraction of characters during the story.
Or, if your prefer, make a specific script with lines for each character to follow.
This is a good method if you forget your mental "lines" easily, or if you just aren't good at improvising. , This includes their personality, last name, likes, dislikes, friends, location, dreams, crushes, history, enemies, family (mostly for main characters), and time (does the story take place in the past, the present, or the future?) , Is it a city? You will need at least four or five playsets for this.
Is it a countryside or an open area? You will still need some props.
Some include fences, trees, grass (felt or carpet is best), sand (or a light cream/tan floor surface), or uneven terrain.
Make it as realistic as possible without it looking too gaudy. , Use LPS stuff, doll furniture, or similar.
Be creative! A play set can be used to show the inside, but it does not always look very neat.
Plus, remember your setup; it has to be as close as possible to the original if you decide to take it down for a different scene, or have to move it for other reasons.
If you have trouble remembering things, take a picture of the setup and recreate it later when needed , Now you are ready to define voices, fashion styles, habits, behaviors, etc.
This may seem tedious, but it will really help you define the characters as clearly as possible.
This is extremely helpful in an ongoing series, but you should at least skim across this step even if just doing a short story or a single video. , Try out any planned lines and scenes before filming them.
It will improve your acting and eliminate slip-ups.
Practice how they walk, their tone, their goal, the scene's purpose, etc.
Don't spend too long rehearsing, but spend enough time on it to get the general idea down , Light your scene well, but don't let the glare erase the pets' faces.
After that is set, check for background noise and random items in the background of the shot that don't belong there! , The quality of the camera does not necessarily define the quality of the video, but try to use the best possible camera anyway.
Whether it be a regular all-purpose camera, a clunky but good-quality video recorder, or just a phone camera, anything that can record decent video will suffice. , Special effects are great, but too many can be confusing and make a viewer want to get away from that mess.
So use them sparingly; slow motion, dreamy effects, and black and white are all common, acceptable special effects used in videos nowadays , It's not required, but it certainly adds awesomeness to a video when placed correctly.
Make sure not to use songs with words in them; they will distract from the character dialogue, but these songs are good for some montages, dreams (as long as there is little to no speaking) , Now all you have to do is sit back, relax, and let people find and watch your awesome video! -
Step 3: Come up with what the video/series will be about
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Step 4: then write a script.
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Step 5: If you haven't already
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Step 6: create specific details for the characters in the video.
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Step 7: Now it's time to think about how the location looks.
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Step 8: After you have thought about how outside will look
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Step 9: now it's time to define the inside of the house of the main character.
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Step 10: You are finally done with the setups needed!
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Step 11: Now that everything is prepared
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Step 12: rehearse!
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Step 13: It is time to make sure the lighting is just right.
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Step 14: Finally
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Step 15: you are ready to start recording the video.
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Step 16: Once you have made enough clips to satisfy your desire to make a video
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Step 17: put it on a computer and edit it!
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Step 18: Make sure to add background music!
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Step 19: When it is done
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Step 20: upload it to YouTube!
Detailed Guide
Think hard about this; because if you are making a series, the pets chosen are the ones usually used for the entire series.
But don't pressure yourself! Have fun! Try out each pet with his or her character personality, and see if it fits them.
If you are a true LPS fan, you will probably already have names for your pets.
However, acting names can be very interesting and even allow you to "gender swap" where you make a boy act out a girl character/voice, or vice versa.
But acting names can be difficult to remember, which brings me to the next step... , If you want, leave it vague, just listing general events and the addition/subtraction of characters during the story.
Or, if your prefer, make a specific script with lines for each character to follow.
This is a good method if you forget your mental "lines" easily, or if you just aren't good at improvising. , This includes their personality, last name, likes, dislikes, friends, location, dreams, crushes, history, enemies, family (mostly for main characters), and time (does the story take place in the past, the present, or the future?) , Is it a city? You will need at least four or five playsets for this.
Is it a countryside or an open area? You will still need some props.
Some include fences, trees, grass (felt or carpet is best), sand (or a light cream/tan floor surface), or uneven terrain.
Make it as realistic as possible without it looking too gaudy. , Use LPS stuff, doll furniture, or similar.
Be creative! A play set can be used to show the inside, but it does not always look very neat.
Plus, remember your setup; it has to be as close as possible to the original if you decide to take it down for a different scene, or have to move it for other reasons.
If you have trouble remembering things, take a picture of the setup and recreate it later when needed , Now you are ready to define voices, fashion styles, habits, behaviors, etc.
This may seem tedious, but it will really help you define the characters as clearly as possible.
This is extremely helpful in an ongoing series, but you should at least skim across this step even if just doing a short story or a single video. , Try out any planned lines and scenes before filming them.
It will improve your acting and eliminate slip-ups.
Practice how they walk, their tone, their goal, the scene's purpose, etc.
Don't spend too long rehearsing, but spend enough time on it to get the general idea down , Light your scene well, but don't let the glare erase the pets' faces.
After that is set, check for background noise and random items in the background of the shot that don't belong there! , The quality of the camera does not necessarily define the quality of the video, but try to use the best possible camera anyway.
Whether it be a regular all-purpose camera, a clunky but good-quality video recorder, or just a phone camera, anything that can record decent video will suffice. , Special effects are great, but too many can be confusing and make a viewer want to get away from that mess.
So use them sparingly; slow motion, dreamy effects, and black and white are all common, acceptable special effects used in videos nowadays , It's not required, but it certainly adds awesomeness to a video when placed correctly.
Make sure not to use songs with words in them; they will distract from the character dialogue, but these songs are good for some montages, dreams (as long as there is little to no speaking) , Now all you have to do is sit back, relax, and let people find and watch your awesome video!
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