How to Keep a Video Diary: Ten Seconds a Day
The most sustainable way to keep a video diary is to record just one clip of a few seconds each day. Short clips need no editing, take little space on your phone and, over time, become an archive of how your days really looked and sounded.
Why short clips?
Long video diaries are usually abandoned after a few days: they take effort to film, watch and store. Ten seconds is enough to catch a moment: a view, a sound, an expression.
Tips for a good video diary
- Record one clip a day; don’t hunt for the best moment, capture the current one.
- You don’t have to film yourself: record what you see, where you are or what you hear.
- Add a few words; they make the day easier to remember months later.
- If you record other people’s image or voice, tell them and get their permission where required.
- Mind your privacy: videos can contain location data, so choose an app that says how it handles it.
Keeping a video diary with Caelum
In Caelum you can keep one video of up to 10 seconds a day (part of the Celestial subscription). The video is encrypted on your phone before upload, and details such as location, device model and recording date are removed. Each video belongs to that day’s feeling star, so tapping a star on your map plays the day again.
Common questions
How many seconds are enough for a video diary?
A few seconds are usually enough to bring a moment back. That’s why Caelum limits videos to 10 seconds.
Are video memories free?
In Caelum, video memories are part of the Celestial subscription. Written memories and monthly maps are available on the free plan.
This guide is general information, not medical or psychological advice.