PU191 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 and daughter of immigrants, Cathleen Bowen is a world traveler, passionate yogi, and a talented artist with a deep love for interior design. Drawing inspiration from her journeys across the globe, Cathleen creates art that reflects the beauty and diversity of the places she's visited. Dividing her time between Paris and her hometown, she brings a unique perspective to her creative projects.

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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.