How I Shoot My Cooking Videos + What I've Learned Being a Food Creator in 10 years

#entertainingwithbeth #CookingChannel #howtoshootyoutubevideo
Curious about what it takes to shoot cooking videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest? This video will show you what goes into my weekly uploads of cooking videos for these platforms. I'll also share my favorite camera equipment and gadgets that help me get the job done!

Always be learning! Below is a list of my favorite learning resources for food videos, blogging and photography!

THE FINAL VIDEOS + BLOG POST!

MY GEAR:
(Some of these links go to Amazon where I am compensated on products sold at no cost to the consumer)

LIGHTING:
(Large light in the corner) Litepanels Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel

Litepanels DoPchoice Snapbag Softbox for Astra 1x1

Litepanels Diffusion Cloth Set for Astra 1x1 and Hilio D12/T12 Snapbag Softbox

Neweer Ring Light:

MAIN VIDEO CAMERAS I USE
Sony a7C
JASON HERMANN’S AWESOME VIDEO FOR SET-UP OF a7C CAMERAS

LENSES
Sony 24-70 mm

Sigma Lens F 2.8 DG DN Art for Sony E Lens 24-70 mm

HERO/STILL CAMERA
Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon Lenses
24-70 mm

100 mm

AUDIO
Zoom F1 Field Recorder

TRIPODS
Vanguard

Table Top Pedestal
Vanguard

The Extendable iPhone Arm Tripod

The Gimbowl

Zeroll Ice Cream Scoop

How to Photograph Food

PHOTOGRAPHY BOARDS:

EDITING:
InShot Editing App (Great for iPhone Video Editing!) I edit all my short-form videos and vlogs on this! Really easy to use.

FINAL CUT PRO X
This is what I edit my YouTube Videos on. It was a learning curve! But many Apple Stores (it's an Apple Product) give classes.

LEARNING RESOURCES:
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ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
ABOUT THIS CHANNEL

[EntertainingWithBeth]

So sorry I just had to re-upload this! And here my friends is ANOTHER teachable moment, based on a (rookie!) mistake! In the first upload, I was trying to show some of my short-form video content, on TikTok, so I downloaded one of my TikTok videos and popped it in, ONLY it had the TikTok watermark on it, BIG Mistake! The YT Algorithm sees that as "Copyright infringement" and then sends me a Copyright Infringement notice with the message that my video will get less reach because of it (ugh) so after all the work that went into this video, it was worth losing the first 1200 views in order to re-upload it in order to get a wider reach, and therefore hopefully help more people with their food content. Phew OK, take 2! Here we go again LOL!

[fandangobizarro]

Thank you for this Beth! I must say, and I feel extremely naive for saying this... but I honestly just wasn't aware that such an intense amount of work went into one single video. Watching as a viewer, it all looks so effortless - but I now realise that therein lies the real skill - the ability to MAKE IT LOOK so effortless! Your work is nothing short of amazing Beth! <3

[ashkcreates]

Congratulations on ten years Beth!

I have been following your content quietly for many years, and even after all this time you continue to be a true inspiration for me both as a creator and with all the recipes you share. I didn't know it was possible but I have truly fallen even further in love with your content with your recent long-form videos - from Beth in France to these more behind-the-scenes videos. It just brings another level of warmth and authenticity to your channel that lets me feel even more connected with you as a person.

You are one of the few creators that always leaves me with a smile as I watch your content, in fact this video published right after a 13 hour work shift and I was delighted to have had an entire 40 minute video to unwind with! Your can-do pragmatic yet encouraging spirit is something that really brightens my day especially as a creator myself, and I'm so grateful to have gotten to follow along on your journey.

To many more years of great cooking and thank you again for everything that you do! (I should also add I have tried plenty of your recipes over the years and not one of them has failed me yet!)

[AndreaGracie]

WOW. This video is impressive. I worked in television lighting, shooting and editing my own field productions. What you did here is no easy task. I stand in applause here. Well done Beth, very very very well done.

[LiveYourLife_Vlogs]

I started my channel 3 weeks ago. I never stop searching for information. This is how I found you ❤Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I will try to do my best and grow my channel🎉

[blinktea]

This is a masterclass, a true gift. Thank you Beth for your time and effort to shoot this step-by-step, and all of your other delicious content. Bravo!!

[DCT]

Well Beth, you are definitely doing something right, because I love your channel. I’ve only found you a couple of years ago, but the beauty is that I get to go back and watch all your old videos. They are all wonderful in my book! Congratulations on 10 amazing years, and here’s to the cookbook and all the other incredible things you have in store🎉❤🤗 Thank you!

[teresaproano]

At 13.5 minutes, your light is fabulous I confirm that al natural is too dark. I appreciate all your hard work to create the videos we all enjoy so much! Fabulous work!! Thank you for your videos and sharing all your talent. Blessings and 10 more years!🎉

[delialee]

Beth, can you imagine I watched this only today, & am so glad I did even if I have no plans whatsoever to start a YouTube channel because I’m lazy, 😂. I never thought that it takes so much effort and time to shoot a cooking video! And am just amazed at your dedication and passion to produce all these videos, blog, TikTok, wife ( or wifehood?), Motherhood. And I feel I must tell you that I really love your being true to yourself because I can relate as a simple person who doesn’t need to show off. Your recipes are amazing & I have used some of the simple ones to some degree of satisfaction by my girls. Hubby is always appreciative of my effort so… 😂 Thank you so much Beth, looking forward to seeing you more soon - I’d love to see a simple 2024Christmas menu, prepared in the kitchen if your new home in France. By the way I’m in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, in case you’re wondering😅

[annetteelder-clark]

I love how authentic you are. I love how humble you are. I only found you a year ago and it felt like Christmas. I binged you for about 4 hours on a very rainy Sunday afternoon. I didn't realize at the time your career history of working with your Dad's tv show. I kept telling my family & friends to check you out, "Beth is such a natural and enjoys cooking so much, she makes every recipe look easy to prepare and her channel is so professional for a home cook." Dear Lord, Beth I had no idea all the work you do to film. I feel bad, like I didn't appreciate you and your recipes enough. So, although I don't want to have a YouTube channel of my own, I absolutely love that you shared this with us. All the best to you, Beth. I'm a forever fan. Also, I really enjoy the recipes you share. I have made so many of them. My son said our dining is so much better since I've tried to cook and bake like you. 😊

[ShellieCordell]

Wow! 10 years! Whoo-hoo! Great video!! Thank you for the behind the scenes how-to! Starting a Chanel has been a dream of mine for some time. I am inspired! Big hugs and thank you for stunning content. You are amazing!!

[Isabellebest]

Thank you so much Beth!! You are very inspiring and I didn't realise how much work, techno and time it takes to film 1 recipe! Wow! Bravo to you! Thank you also for your amazing recipes!

[manong]

Congratulations for those 10 years ! Wow! Very interesting. So much details. So much work. And well made. Love what you do and the fact that you think about people when you cook, not only the food. Well done.

[tabassumriaz]

I love ❤️ videos and I truly believe the social Media should give it a lot more appreciation to your channel after seeing your hardwork.

[LiogCeartas]

Regarding lighting, in movies it’s done to fit the tone of the subject. Bright and cheery would represent breakfast, summer, spring. Dark, Warm and cozy is autumn, holiday seasons. That’s something I don’t see much in cooking videos. Like show us what it looks like to cook when that Southern California sunset 🌅 approaches.

Also, I enjoyed the ambience for birthday dinner party you did, that was pure outdoor cozy summer nights fantasy. Truly reminded of the one in Chocolat 😌 I would love to do all of that💯.

[Bauhiniette_Garden]

Thank you very much for sharing all your advices!!! You have given me more hopes on making better videos despite the fact that my husband is not supportive.

I do agree that we should only focus on if we have done better than before and if we have learned something from the process. Making videos is actually an interest for me to capture the moments of my life, my garden, and my son that I would like to look back in future. I should do it for fun and for the people we love to watch my videos. 😊
Thank you!

[eileenkoay]

Thank you so much. I’m just about starting my Chocolate and Baking channel and feeling so overwhelmed already. There’s so many things I have to learn from scratch especially about cameras, video shooting techniques, etc. But I thank God that I just discovered your channel. Its so encouraging and helpful for beginners. Thanks again and God Bless

[Taru]

I feel like crying its been 10 years… I have been following you since kin community and you are the best person to go for recipes that are full proof ❤️❤️❤️ when I first watched you I was a uni student n my dad was alive n I made them your recipes :”) now Im alone but you are still here for us. I also followed your garden channel since day one!

[OdileFeria]

I just love your videos. And I love this one in particular because I thought filming a YouTube video is to much complicated. But I love all your videos

[SweetSpotKitchen]

Hello Beth - Somehow I just stumbled across your channel and this video. With a much smaller channel and slightly fewer years, what a delight watching this video. I'm not sure I learned too much new but, more importantly, I've received confirmation of the so many steps, time and process. Yes, set up takes time but you MUST clean / straighten up the kitchen first. Place the lights, the stands, the tripods. Check the lights, check them again. Turn on the mic, connect the mic. Look for glare, check the framing, check the cameras, don't forget to hit record.

I've found my most successful pattern is to plan to shoot the video across two days. One day for the talking shot, one day for the close-ups. I've tried switching the order and have found it depends on the recipe. And, given my career in tech I suppose, I edit the death out of the videos before I'm happy with them. It's probably overkill but in that sense I aim for perfect imperfection. I probably spend too much time on the edit but that's where I get much of my satisfaction.

Thanks for sharing!