Create Cooking Videos
Master the art of food content. From momo tutorials to fusion experiments — make videos that make people hungry and hit subscribe.
The Golden Rule: Prep Everything
- •🥣 MISE EN PLACE — Prep ALL ingredients in small bowls before filming. This is non-negotiable
- •🧹 Clean kitchen, clean frame. Wipe counters, hide clutter, remove distractions
- •📝 Write your script/talking points. Know what you'll say at each step
- •🧪 Cook the recipe ONCE before filming. No surprises on camera
- •📸 Plan your shots. What angles will you use? Where will the camera go?
🎬 Shot Planning
Essential Food Shots
The Thumbnail Shot
Start Simple (Phone Setup)
- •📱 Phone on tripod — that's literally all you need to start
- •💡 Natural light from window (side lighting works best)
- •🎤 Built-in mic is fine if kitchen is quiet
- •📏 Overhead arm or stack of books for top-down shots
- •🔄 Film in 4K, export in 1080p (gives you crop flexibility)
🛠️ Level Up Your Setup
Overhead Rig ($30-100)
Lighting for Food ($50-150)
Audio Upgrade ($20-50)
The Food Video Shot List
- •📦 Ingredients laid out beautifully (overhead)
- •✋ Hands chopping, mixing, kneading (close-up)
- •🔥 Cooking action — sizzle, steam, bubbling (close-up + sound!)
- •⏱️ Time-lapse of slow cooking (set phone and wait)
- •🍽️ Plating process (side angle, slow motion if possible)
- •✨ Final hero shot (THE MONEY SHOT — take your time!)
🎥 Pro Filming Tips
Capture the Sounds
Slow Motion Magic
The Pour Shot
Keep Camera Rolling
Popular Tibetan Dishes to Film
- •🥟 Momo — The ultimate crowd-pleaser. Show folding techniques!
- •🍜 Thukpa/Thenthuk — Comfort food. Great for winter content
- •🫓 Tingmo/Shapale — Unique to Tibetan cuisine, teaches viewers something new
- •🧈 Butter Tea (Po Cha) — Cultural, easy to make, great for storytelling
- •🍚 Dre-si — Perfect for Losar content
🎯 Content Angles
Traditional vs Modern
Family Stories
Teaching Non-Tibetans
Editing Formula
- •⚡ Fast-paced cuts for prep work (no one wants to watch 5 mins of chopping)
- •🐢 Slow down for important techniques (folding momo, plating)
- •🔊 Use cooking sounds as audio bed (sizzling, chopping)
- •🎵 Upbeat background music for energy
- •📝 On-screen text for ingredients and measurements
🎨 Make It Look Delicious
Color Grading for Food
Jump Cuts vs. Transitions
Recipe on Screen
Make Food Look Amazing
- •🌿 Garnish is NOT optional — fresh herbs, sesame seeds, chili oil, something!
- •🍽️ Use interesting plates/bowls — traditional Tibetan ware is beautiful
- •📐 Odd numbers look better — 3 momos, 5 ingredients, etc.
- •💧 Brush with oil for shine on meats and veggies
- •🧊 Work fast — food looks best in first 2-3 minutes after plating
🎭 Styling Secrets
The Steam Trick
Background Matters
The 'Undercook for Camera' Trick
Don't Do These
- •❌ Filming with overhead kitchen lights only (harsh shadows, unflattering)
- •❌ Cluttered background (messy counters distract from food)
- •❌ Forgetting to film a step (impossible to recreate mid-cooking)
- •❌ Rushing the final shot (this is your THUMBNAIL, take time!)
- •❌ No sound design (silent cooking videos feel empty)
- •❌ Walls of text instead of showing technique