Make a Video of Your Cats

There are lots of cat videos online and on TV where cats do awesome things. Think your furry felines are up to the challenge? Get prepared by reading this article.

Steps

 * 1) Have a camera and a willing cat ready. Of course, you must need at least one cat that knows how to do the thing you want them to do on camera. If you want to randomly film them doing normal stuff, then you don't have to care about preparing your cat. You also need a camera. You can use a camcorder, the video setting on a cell phone, or a camera that has video settings. Charge anything before the video just in case the battery might run out during the video, which you don't want. Also check the limit time of your video on your camera.[[Image:Make a Video of Your Cats Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Train your cat(s) to do the trick. If there is a certain trick you want them to do, get started to get them used to doing it. If you don't need to use a trick, or your cat does it a lot, you can skip this step. Of course, you don't have to teach the cat a command like training a dog. You may need to use a cat treat, praise or even a favorite toy.[[Image:Make a Video of Your Cats Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Get your cat used to the camera. Make sure that the cat won't be scared of the camera. Just let him/her sniff it, and use it in play. Just make sure, if you use it in play with the cat, that it won't break or get ruined. If the cat bats at the camera a few times, say "no" firmly, unless you wouldn't mind having the cat hitting the camera.[[Image:Make a Video of Your Cats Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Find a location to film the video. It could be outside, as long as the cats won't run off. Also make sure that there is no distraction. If there are any other pets, such as dogs, put them inside or tell a family member to take the dog to a park, or something like that. If you need a lot of room, tidy up the area. Move away furniture that is in your way, take toys away, etc. Tell any family members to avoid going to your filming area so they won't have their voices in the video and such.[[Image:Make a Video of Your Cats Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Practice with your cat. Actually turn on the camera and start filming, but it's not the real thing. Practice a few times, still filming for each practice. Praise your cat after doing the right thing. If one of the practice tapes is very good, you can use it for your normal video if you want to![[Image:Make a Video of Your Cats Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Start to film the real thing. Before you do, get away all the distractions away, and warn everybody that you are filming the video and to not disturb you. If you are filming in a room, put a "Do not disturb" sign on the doorknob. Make sure the cat is with you. Have anything you might need with you (treats, toys, etc.) and turn on the camera and start filming! If you are not satisfied, film it again.[[Image:Make a Video of Your Cats Step 6.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * If your cat is dirty, groom it nicely before taking any videos.
 * The cat might not want to do what you want. Try filming another day.

Warnings

 * Don't overfeed your cat with treats.
 * You may get bitten/scratched.

Things You'll Need

 * Video camera
 * Cat treats
 * Cat toys
 * Cat/kitten

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