We get this question more than any other: "I want one. But what video would I put on it?"
It's the hardest part. The frame is easy. The clip is the moment of truth.
Here are seven kinds of videos our customers have chosen — each with a note on why it works, and a tip on filming or finding it.
1. The first laugh
The first time a baby properly laughs. Not the gummy half-smiles at one month — the genuine belly laugh that usually arrives around three to five months. Almost every new parent has this on their phone. They just haven't watched it in a year.
Tip: most phones already filmed this in 1080p. Just look in your camera roll from when the baby was 3-6 months old. The laugh is usually 10-30 seconds and reduces grown adults to tears.
2. A grandparent doing the small thing
Not a posed shot. The clip of grandpa absent-mindedly stirring his coffee. Grandma humming while she cooks. The everyday gesture that fades from memory faster than the big moments.
Tip: when you're visiting and they're doing something normal, hit record for 30 seconds. They'll forget you're filming. Those are the keepers.
3. The wedding first dance
Specifically the look on your partner's face when the song starts. Most wedding videographers will send a short cut of this if you ask.
4. A pet just being a pet
The dog circling before lying down. The cat staring out a window. The bunny noisily eating a leaf. Movement that's distinctly theirs.
5. A child saying "I love you"
If you have one. They grow up and stop saying it. Putting this on the frame in their parents' bedroom is one of the most-cried-over gifts we've delivered.
6. A travel moment
The view your partner gasped at. Sunset where you got engaged. The street in Italy where you knew you wanted to come back.
Tip: skip the panoramic phone footage. Choose 15 seconds where there's a specific person or action in the frame, not just landscape.
7. The last conversation
This one is heavy but it's the most common reason people order LiveFrames. The last voicemail. The last birthday video. The last clip of a beloved person, laughing, saying something specific. Played daily in the room they used to be in.
Tip: if the video has audio that's painful, that's okay. The frame plays muted. You'll still see them. You'll get the audio back as a separate file if you ever want it.
How long should the video be?
Sweet spot: 15-60 seconds. Long enough to feel real, short enough that the loop doesn't feel repetitive. We accept anything from 5 seconds to 5 minutes.
What about lighting and quality?
Any modern phone shoots good enough video. Daylight is your friend. Avoid backlight (light behind the subject — makes them a silhouette). Hold the phone horizontally if possible.
What if I can't find anything?
Most people have more than they realize — just hidden in a phone backup or an old WhatsApp thread. Spend 20 minutes scrolling through your camera roll from 1-3 years ago. The clip you forgot about is usually the one that hits.
If you genuinely don't have something, we offer a service: send us photos and a sound clip (a voice, a song, a moment of laughter), and we'll edit a 30-second slideshow for you. Email us to ask about it.
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Pick your frame here:
- LiveFrame 5" — €109.95
- LiveFrame 7" — €129.95
- LiveFrame 10" Black — €189.95