Make an Unboxing Video
Film an unboxing video of a small toy or craft, describe features, show packaging, practice speaking clearly and basic camera framing and lighting.
Step-by-step guide to make an unboxing video
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Step 1
Gather all materials and bring them to a clean table.
Step 2
Smooth the plain sheet or poster board and stand it upright behind your table as a background.
Step 3
Position the lamp or desk light so it shines on the front of the background and toy area.
Step 4
Set your phone or camera on a stand or stack of books so it is steady at chest height.
Step 5
Sit where your head and the box fit in the camera frame leaving space above your head.
Step 6
Record a 10-second test clip saying your name and one short sentence.
Step 7
Play the test clip and adjust lighting or camera position if the picture or sound is not clear.
Step 8
Say your short script out loud once to practice speaking clearly and at a steady pace.
Step 9
Hold the unopened box up to the camera and slowly turn it to show each side of the packaging.
Step 10
Open the box slowly.
Step 11
Take the toy out of the box and hold it near the camera.
Step 12
Show a close-up of each important feature of the toy one at a time.
Step 13
Demonstrate any moving parts of the toy while describing what they do.
Step 14
Say one sentence about what you liked most and thank viewers.
Step 15
Upload your finished unboxing video and share it on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have poster board, a desk lamp, or a phone stand?
If you don't have a poster board, smooth a clean pillowcase or large piece of flattened cardboard behind the table, use bright indirect sunlight or a flashlight clamped to a chair for the lamp in step 3, and steady your phone on a stack of books or a DIY cardboard tripod as in step 4.
My test clip shows a dark or shaky video—what should I try?
If the picture or sound is not clear after your 10-second test clip in step 6, move the lamp to shine more evenly or diffuse it with tissue, raise or lower the phone on the book stack to fix framing from step 4, and re-record the test until the toy and your voice are clear.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, simplify the process by shortening the script in step 8 to one short sentence and have an adult steady the camera and open the box in step 11, while older kids can write a longer script, record their own test clip, and add extra close-ups and demonstrations of moving parts from steps 13–14.
How can we extend or personalize the unboxing video after recording?
Personalize the video by decorating the background from step 2, adding title cards and short captions when you 'show a close-up of each important feature', including simple music or sound effects for the opening and then upload and share the finished video on DIY.org as in the final step.
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Facts about video production for kids
🗣️ Speaking clearly and pausing helps viewers follow details—practice makes your on-camera voice more confident.
💡 Three-point lighting (key, fill, back) is a simple trick pro videographers use to make toys pop on camera.
🎁 Toy packaging uses bright colors, fun shapes, and surprise elements because they grab attention and build excitement.
📦 Unboxing videos are a whole YouTube genre where creators open products on camera—some toy unboxings have millions of views!
🎥 You can start great-looking unboxing videos with just a smartphone, natural light, and a small tripod.
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