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Finally! Some Book Project Sneak Peeks…

One of the things our publisher does is have each of their authors create a short video about their book. A movie trailer of sorts – but for a book.

Book Cover Only

Artisan suggested we hire a little film/editing crew to do it, but like true DIYers we took it as a fun challenge to see how much we could do ourselves. So we came up with an outline, wrote a little script, hired a local video genius to shoot it for us (who also happens to be our brother in law) and edited it ourselves in Final Cut Pro back in March. And now that we’re two months away from the official book release date (Nov 6th, aka Election Day) we’re finally allowed to share it! Wahoo.

We had to finish the video so early because our publisher needed it for a spring sales conference in March, so as soon as we got back from Hawaii the pressure was on (see how bare the trees are in this pic?). Thankfully all of the projects were already finished for when we shot all of the book photography over three weeks at our house in February, so one day of shooting video and setting up little impromptu vignettes wasn’t too tricky. It was actually really fun.

Superlatives Video Shoot

The funniest thing is that we handed in our outline for all of the projects in the book about a year before this video was shot, so finally seeing the projects in real life in a polished format like this (since it was well before we saw any final book proofs) was kind of surreal. I guess it’s akin to baking a cake for a year or two and finally getting to taste it.

The weirdest part by far was recording our nerdy little voice over (while sitting in a closet using our iPhones) and layering that in there. Allow us to share this reenactment so you can picture it (Burger was playing the role of “Supervisor”):

Voice Over Record

And for those of you at work who can’t watch videos, here are a few still shots (there are a lot more sneak peeks of various projects in the video though):

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We’re so relieved to finally be able to reveal some of the projects in the book – even if it’s only a small portion for now. Thankfully in less than two months the book will be out (you can pre order it here) so all those kitties will be out of the bag. Can’t wait! Free the kitties!

Have you guys ever written a video script and attempted to make a somewhat polished little YouTube ditty? It’s kinda fun, right? The clothesline concept was all John’s – and we love how it allowed us to squeeze in a few bonus project peeks. I’d say previewing 15 projects in a little over a minute is pretty speedy, indeed. You know we like to cram stuff in there (slash are terrible secret keepers). Woot!

Comments

  1. Steph S. says

    I love this!! Well done guys! Can’t wait for the release! Seriously can’t wait! Your blog has been such an inspiration. I recently re-decorated our living room on a shoestring budget thanks to all your great trips. I’m talking around 200 bucks! How do you like them apples? ;) woohoo Keep up the great work guys!

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  11. Chelsea @ ridingescalators.blogspot.com says

    LOVE it! I’m so excited for the book to be released – it’s already preordered and sitting in my Amazon cart! So glad to have something FUN to look forward to on November 6th! lol

    I’m loving those merlot-colored curtains that I caught a glimpse of and the state art and the pillow painting! And I’m seriously in desperate in need of the “conquering paint paralysis” tip!

    As always – fantastic work you guys!

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  13. Rosie B. says

    I seriously can not wait for this book. I think the last time I anticipated the release of a book was the last Harry Potter. I’m more of a “clearance shelf” book reader. :)

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  23. Katherine says

    Yeah, definitely referring to November 6 as “Young House Love’s Book Release Day” from now on. None of this ridiculous political business. Looking forward to it!

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  24. John @ Our Home from Scratch says

    That’s right, Jersey comes first!! Great video. Looked totally professional. You guys are talented.

    Sorry to see that Project #244, “How to be a Successful White Rapper” didn’t make it in. Alas, maybe in the next printing.

    Looking forward to picking it up!

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  25. Kelley says

    So cute! You guys did a great job! :) Loving some of those secret book projects. My book has been on pre-order forever so I’m looking forward to getting it soon-ish!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Aw thanks Anne! We do love that dresser but it won’t live in our living room (we’re thinking maybe Clara’s big girl room or the nursery if we shift things around). It’s one of the only projects that we did and paid for out of our own budget so we could keep it. As soon as we saw it (super cheap at a thrift store) we said “don’t take this out of book budget money, we have to buy it and keep it!” – haha. So we have a pile of secret book stuff waiting for a charity auction and that guy waiting to come live in one of our rooms :)

      xo
      s

  34. ang says

    could.not.be.more.excited. great video you two cuties!!

    …i hope there will be a huge book tour so i can get my paws on an autographed copy!

    or just come to south jersey. that’s where i live. HAHA! <3

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  35. Danielle says

    Sooo awesome and adorable! And how did I just figure out that your publisher is Artisan? I’m sure you mentioned it before, but it only clicked today becuz I’ve been setting up our bookcase – with my favorite cookbooks published by Artisan on the top shelf. The French Laundry Cookbook, Ad Hoc, How Sour Salty Sweet, Mangoes & Curry Leaves – those are some seriously gorgeous books and I’m sure yours will be no exception! I can’t wait! And meanwhile, I’m so happy for you guys!

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  37. mandy @ this girl's life says

    Love the video…so fun and you can really see your personalities shine through. :) I’ve had a similar ombre dresser image pinned for awhile and now I really want to try it out! Best of luck with the book…what an adventure!

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  38. Stephanie says

    I can’t watch the video at work but OMG. That dresser. LOVE.

    Can’t wait to get home and watch the video and get my greedy little hands on the book. :) Soooo excited.

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  40. Jazmin says

    WOW! that book looks amazing! I will be ordering! BTW, your house looks like from a catalog on the video! I mean it always does, but the camera color makes it so it, looks like a set or something!

    haha!

    Jazmin

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  44. Krissy says

    The video came out super cute! I love all the sneak-peeks! The shelves, and the red curtains, and the gradient dresser are all awesome. I can’t wait to see the rest of the projects!

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  45. Nicole says

    YAY!! FREE THE KITTIES!

    Seriously, I’m so so excited for you two. I’m all giddy watching your video! I loved the sneak peaks and cannot wait for my pre ordered book to come in the mail come November!

    CONGRATULATIONS!

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  46. Jessica Willis says

    Wasn’t sure it was possible for me to be even MORE excited about your book, but I think this did it :) I love the sneak peeks we got to see! So excited!! FYI: your book link has been sent out to three family members to add to my Christmas wish list. I cannot wait to have it in my hands!

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