PY081 Shoot, Edit, Wow: A Creative Video Workshop With Your Phone

Learn to Shoot & Edit Eye-Catching Videos Using Only Your Smartphone

Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll capture cinematic video clips around iconic Paris landmarks and transform them into a stunning short video using CapCut, the powerful (and free!) mobile editing app. This immersive experience is perfect for anyone curious about short-form storytelling and looking to level up their social media or personal video skills.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• Film Creative Effects: Use your phone camera to record three dynamic video transitions — from timelapse shuffles to clever visual tricks.

• Think Like a Director: Discover how to plan, shoot, and frame your shots with intention, using Paris as your canvas.

• Edit Seamlessly with CapCut: Turn raw footage into a polished 30–60 second video complete with music, filters, and transitions — ready to share or keep as a unique travel memento.

Perfect for beginners, this workshop is all about experimenting, playing with perspective, and having fun while learning easy but impressive video techniques.

Requirements:

• Download CapCut on your smartphone before the event
• Some tech-savviness or a quick-learning mindset is helpful
• Guided workshop; techniques are simple but need a bit of practice (difficulty: 3/10)

This event is FREE!

Whether you're a TikTok newbie, an Instagram story pro, or just love capturing beautiful moments, this creative session will help you see the city — and your camera roll — in a whole new light.

About the Instructor:

  San Francisco native, Cathleen Bowen splits her time between Paris and the Bay Area. As an art and interior design enthusiast, she draws inspiration from the diverse places she's explored. 

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Exciting News!

Cathleen is also offering 1-on-1 sessions for free to help you further develop your video-making skills. If you’re interested, please contact the event coordinator, Yana Vachkova, at visualarts@wice-paris.org.