The footage to gather
- The original access or planting problem
- One construction or planting step
- The completed route through the garden
Give each moment a little breathing room. Get close enough to show the detail, and keep the original clips handy.
Plan a visual reel
Opening
Open with the most legible action rather than a long title card.
Middle
Frame the important detail for a vertical screen and keep text away from interface overlays.
Ending
Leave the result on screen long enough to understand.
Review it for landscapers
Distinguish a newly planted garden from its expected mature appearance.
Ask yourself: Does the visual story remain clear with the sound off?
Watch it as if you were seeing it for the first time. If something is unclear, try a different cut or add the missing shot.