This is soul food, brought to life on film.

We all have powerful memories of food, but memories fade. Learn to preserve your most cherished memories and share them for generations.

  • Your Family. Your Food.

    What's that family recipe that has been passed down for generations? Who makes it? Learn to prepare your recipe and loved ones for a professional video shoot.

  • The Filming Recipe

    Learn to think, film and move like a professional with whatever camera and equipment you have. Shoot beautiful footage of your family, your memories and your comfort food.

  • Make Your Memories Matter

    Turn your footage into emotional and meaningful films that can be cherished and passed down for generations. Learn to edit and polish a priceless gift to your family.

Create a family legacy video that will be cherished for generations

Learn to plan, film & edit with easy to follow video tutorials, resources and lessons.
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Create a family legacy video that will be cherished for generations

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction & Welcome
    • Special message from the Memory Chef!
    • Before we begin
    • Frequently asked QUESTIONS
  • 2
    Let's get cooking!
    • Why bother?
    • Prepping for your shoot - The essentials
    • Make your recipe video-friendly
    • My filming recipe
    • The filming recipe
    • "All the feels" visual inspiration shotlist
    • Getting authentic moments on camera.
    • Questions & storytelling prompts for family members
    • Shoot prep checklist
  • 3
    Filming Family Food
    • Filming the video - what to use and how to use it
    • Hearing your family stories - Audio tips
    • Lighting & tricky spaces
    • Shooting advice
    • Ending your video
    • Before you eat...
  • 4
    Editing your memories
    • Editing fears
    • Organizing & backing up
    • Editing software & tools (free & paid)
    • The editing recipe
    • Where to download royalty free music
    • Adding garnish to your film
    • Exporting and uploading your video
  • 5
    The Gift
    • Share the video with your family
    • Final thoughts

Madeline Ell

Memory Chef

I come from a big family, who like to eat. A lot! After more than a decade in professional video production, I turned the camera around on my family, and it changed my life forever. I want you all to feel what it's like to give this gift to your family. I'm here to help you pause time, to help you let go of your fear of not remembering. I'm here to teach you how to pass down your family stories to future generations with emotional, and meaningful films that you'll cherish forever.
Madeline Ell

DON'T WAIT

Film your family. You won't regret it.

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