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1) The documentary blueprint (7–8 mins)
Style rules (so it’s not cheesy)

Cuts + gentle dissolve only

No animated hearts, no glitter transitions

Captions are minimal (1–2 lines max)

Background music: ambient / minimal / documentary (very low)

Structure

Cold open (0:00–0:15) – audio-first powerful line over dark/soft background

Title card (0:15–0:22)

Chapter 1: “It starts with me” (0:22–2:20)

Chapter 2: “Boundaries are self-love” (2:20–4:40)

Chapter 3: “Small steps, real change” (4:40–6:50)

Close + invite (6:50–7:45)

2) Lower-thirds (names + roles) — copy/paste

Use exactly this (and remove “montage” from file names on screen):

Amaana
TIC Youth Mentor

Ann
TIC Project Lead – Neuro-Nurture

Elda
DA Support Worker

Frida
Service Manager – GDVA

Imaani
TIC Social Media Coordinator / Support Worker

Kemi M
Co-Founder & Director – Brighter Futures Group

Kemi O
Chief Thinking Partner

Kerry
TIC DA Support Worker

Parveen
TIC DA Support Worker (hands-only clip)

3) Timing targets per person (so everyone fits)

Raw footage totals ~9:47, so we trim pauses/repeats and (for longer clips) split into two parts.

Keep each person’s “voice time” roughly:

Elda: ~0:28–0:33 (likely keep almost all)

Amaana: ~0:40–0:45

Kerry: ~0:40–0:45

Parveen (hands): ~0:40–0:50

Kemi O: ~0:35–0:45

Ann: split into 2 parts total ~0:50–1:00

Frida: split into 2 parts total ~0:50–1:00

Imaani: split into 2 parts total ~0:50–1:00

Kemi M: split into 2 parts total ~0:50–1:00

That lands you around 7:15–8:00 with title cards + closing.

4) The edit map (order + where to split)
COLD OPEN (0:00–0:15)

Pick the strongest single sentence from any speaker (often Frida/Ann/Imaani/Kemi M)

Put it over a plain background (no face yet)

Text on screen (small):
“Real voices | Thrive Café”

CHAPTER 1 — “It starts with me” (0:22–2:20)

Goal: definitions + meaning (grounded, personal, not dramatic)

Order

Amaana (Part 1) – the line where she defines self-care/self-love

Kemi M (Part 1) – definition + why it matters

Elda – simple clear definition

Kerry (Part 1) – what self-love means (most “heart” line)

Kemi O – crisp, thoughtful definition (Chief Thinking Partner energy)

How to choose the segment

Use the section where they say “Self-care is…” or “Self-love is…”

Trim greetings + “umms” + repeated phrases

CHAPTER 2 — “Boundaries are self-love” (2:20–4:40)

Goal: educational + empowering, but still warm

Order
6) Frida (Part 1) – boundaries / rest / prioritising self
7) Imaani (Part 1) – self-respect / what you accept
8) Ann (Part 1) – wellbeing / protecting peace
9) Parveen (Part 1) – hands-only is perfect here as a calm visual reset

Tip: keep Parveen’s segment slightly quieter with captions, it gives the film “breathing space”.

CHAPTER 3 — “Small steps, real change” (4:40–6:50)

Goal: practical actions + hope + encouragement

Order
10) Kemi O (if not used fully earlier, use the “practical” part here instead)
11) Kerry (Part 2) – what she does day-to-day / encouragement
12) Amaana (Part 2) – hopeful line
13) Ann (Part 2) – closing thought
14) Frida (Part 2) – uplifting line
15) Imaani (Part 2) – uplifting line
16) Kemi M (Part 2) – community/strength line
17) Parveen (Part 2) – final line if she has a strong closing sentence

CLOSE + INVITE (6:50–7:45)

Text screens (no voice needed, or use a final strong voice line under it):

“You deserve care.”

“You’re not alone.”

“Join us at Thrive Café”

Final screen:

Valentine’s Self-Care / Self-Love

10 Feb | 11am–2pm

Jubilee Community Centre, Thamesmead (SE28 8DU) (edit if needed)

WhatsApp: 07380 998 618 (edit if needed)

Logo + QR (if you have one)

5) Canva build instructions (quick + clean)
Setup

Canva → Create design → Video (1920×1080)

Upload all clips

Create these fixed elements first:

Lower-third bar (semi-transparent)

Caption style (same font/size throughout)

Chapter cards (simple text on plain background)

Fonts that look documentary (not cheesy)

Headings: Playfair Display or Cormorant

Body/captions: DM Sans or Montserrat

Transitions

Between speakers: Cut
Between chapters: Dissolve (short)

Audio

Search Canva audio:

“ambient piano”

“documentary”

“minimal”

“soft underscore”
Keep volume low (around 8–15) so voices are clear.

6) Caption pack (copy/paste text for title cards)

Title card:
“WHAT DOES SELF-CARE REALLY MEAN?”
“Real voices from our community”

Chapter cards:

“IT STARTS WITH ME.”

“BOUNDARIES ARE SELF-LOVE.”

“SMALL STEPS. REAL CHANGE.”

Closing:
“You deserve care.”
“You’re not alone.”
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