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Origins of the Office Christmas Party & Pro Advice for Great Holiday Videos – Bonus Holiday Episode

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Dec 2, 2025
In this festive bonus, video director and author Steve Stockman shares insights on the evolution of the office Christmas party, tracing its roots from Victorian factory dinners to modern-day celebrations. He highlights common pitfalls in holiday video-making, offering tips on shooting engaging clips with smartphones. Stockman encourages short, deliberate shots and emphasizes the importance of clear audio. Plus, he suggests quick pre-planning to capture authentic moments during holiday gatherings, ensuring your videos won't end up dull and shaky.
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INSIGHT

Roots Of The Office Christmas Party

  • The office Christmas party began as Victorian-era factory charity that mixed benevolence with social control.
  • It evolved through clerical teas and post-WWII corporate celebrations into today’s inclusive, modest gatherings.
ADVICE

Shoot Short, Curated Clips

  • Shoot short, deliberate shots between one and ten seconds instead of long continuous video.
  • Capture small composed moments and string them together so the footage looks curated and watchable.
ADVICE

Triage Footage To Avoid Overload

  • Stop shooting everything; triage what matters and limit footage to keep videos watchable.
  • Decide what’s important ahead of time so you don’t end up with unwatchable volumes of footage.
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