Real to Reel - master video creation from your smartphone and make 2025 your best year yet.
Learn how to make smartphone videos like a pro!
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Business owners wanting to learn how to make videos from their smartphones and save money on videographers
People who don't know how to make professional looking smartphone videos
People who don't get technology and want to understand their phone settings better than they do
People who are not confident on camera
People who get stuck on content ideas
People who want to use video to rank more highly in searches
People who want to start using social media more but don't know how
People who want to reach a larger (potentially international) audience
People who want to learn how to edit their smartphone videos
People who want to be MORE VISIBLE in 2025 and make a difference
Create professional-looking videos using only your smartphone.
Master lighting, framing, and audio techniques.
Overcome the fear of being on camera and build confidence.
Discuss what platforms to use and why.
Learn about your phone and its settings.
Work on being more confident on camera.
How to shoot and edit like a pro.
Learn simple editing techniques with beginner-friendly apps.
Create attention-grabbing reels and stories.
Optimize your videos for social media to maximize engagement.
2 evenings (Weekdays, 4 hrs)
Location
66 Cook Street Flinders
Just bring your smartphone, charger and content ideas!



"I know video content is crucial for building a brand, but I’m unsure how to create videos that consistently reflect my business’s personality and values. I’m worried my videos will come off as unprofessional or off-brand."
"I keep hearing that videos help boost visibility, but I’m struggling to create content that actually gets noticed. It feels like no one’s seeing my videos, and I’m not sure how to improve my reach."
"I’m not comfortable being on camera, and it’s holding me back from creating the videos I know my business needs. I feel awkward and unnatural, and it’s affecting the quality of the content I produce."
Don't worry, we can help!
2 evenings (Weekdays, 4 hrs)
Location
66 Cook Street Flinders
Just bring your smartphone, charger, and any accessories you want to talk about!
"I started the retreat feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by digital marketing, but by the end of the two days, I felt empowered, confident, and ready to take action. Merrin’s hands-on approachParagraph made all the difference—providing one-on-one guidance, live demonstrations, and practical content creation sessions that brought everything to life.
Unlike other courses where you’re left to figure things out alone, this retreat gave me the tools, techniques, and mindset to "just have a go" and learn by doing. We sourced valuable marketing equipment like microphones and tripods, learned how to create high-quality reels and stories, and—most importantly—left with actual, ready-to-use content.
Merrin’s expertise, patience, and ability to break things down into simple, actionable steps were exactly what I had been searching for. The bonus? Connecting with like-minded business owners and sharing a fantastic lunch together!
I can’t recommend Merrin’s digital marketing retreat enough—if you're struggling with content creation, this is the game-changer you need.
I attended the social media workshop with Merrin in December (was it December?) and came away with some great new skills. Being able to edit social media on the go, rather than wait to get home and hop on the Mac, made it easier to do things on the go.
We also touched on the styles of social media marketing we can do and how we should never be afraid to mix things up, do something new and showcase our authentic style.
Thanks Merrin.
I attended Merrin's '2 Day Real to Reel Smartphone Mastery Workshop' recently, and it was full of useful insights when it comes to making Reels, what to do, what not to do and most importantly HOW to do it well. We covered every aspect of making a Reel, Camera tips, Lighting tips, and Sound tips, Content tips, Hooks, Sizes of Reels and Ratio, and what B-Roll Reels/Videos are.
I highly recommend you get in touch with Merrin to learn about Reels - she has alot of experience
working in T.V., and is patient, kind, generous with her time, and has a great sense of humour, and most importantly encourages you to "start" making Reels!Plus alot of hands on, real life - lived experience in Business that blends well, and is relevant to everyone in the digital online space building thier Business.
Thank You for all of your expertise Merrin, I learned so much from you about Reels,
and it was fun making 10 Reels with your guidance!

I have been running my own digital marketing business for over 15 years now. But did you know that I used to work in Broadcast TV behind the scenes? And still sometimes to!
I have worked on productions that have won Logie awards and have spent many years watching, observing, participating and creating television that you watch at home.
So I think I might just know a little more than your average Digital Marketer. And I have access to a lot of people who we will connect with to help up your video game.
I like work with small businesses to navigate the ever changing world of social media, help overcome their fear of appearing in videos, and design marketing strategies to show off their uniqueness.
And have some fun! I like to teach people how to feel more comfortable on camera and make better videos. And STOP overthinking how hard you think this is!