How to Create a Viral “Day in the Life” Video for Your Business
Want to show the real personality behind your brand and get thousands of views (and new customers) overnight? A well-made “Day in the Life” video is one of the fastest-growing formats on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts in 2025. People don’t just want to see what you sell—they want to see who you are. At Prism Studios in Upland, CA, we help Inland Empire businesses shoot scroll-stopping Day-in-the-Life content two ways:
Clean, professional on-camera segments filmed in our studio
Cinematic b-roll at your actual location
Here’s exactly how to plan, shoot, and edit a Day-in-the-Life video that goes viral—and how Prism Studios makes it effortless.
Why “Day in the Life” Videos Work So Well Right Now
Reels with “Day in the Life” in the caption get 3.8× more shares (Meta 2025 data).
71% of consumers say they’ve purchased from a brand after seeing behind-the-scenes content.
Authenticity beats polished ads every time in 2025.
The Winning Formula (15–90 seconds)
Hook (0–3 sec) → Morning routine → Key moments at work → Customer interaction → Quick win or funny moment → Call-to-action
How Prism Studios Helps You Nail Every Scene
Part 1 – Studio Segments (clean, branded, professional)
Shoot these at our 600sf main stage or Creator’s Suite:
Opening hook & closing CTA on the white seamless cyc (looks like you’re on national TV) [link to sound stage page]
Talking-head explainers (“Here’s what I actually do all day…”)
Product close-ups or quick demos with perfect lighting
Branded intro/outro graphics filmed against interchangeable backdrops
Part 2 – Location B-Roll (real, relatable, cinematic)
We bring a mobile kit (Sony FX3 + gimbal + wireless mics) to YOUR place:
Morning coffee at your shop
Greeting your first customer
Behind-the-counter action
Team high-fives or funny outtakes
Golden-hour exterior shots
Pro Tips to Make It Go Viral
Start with a hook in the first 2 seconds (“6 a.m. and I’m already covered in flour…”).
Use trending audio—film silent and add it in edit (we can help).
Show the mess, the laughs, and the wins—perfect is boring.
Add text overlays: “5:47 a.m. – first bake of the day” (we can edit these for you).
End with your logo + “Follow for more behind-the-scenes” + website link.
r cyc is perfectly painted and curved—no bright patches or seams to fix in post.
Who’s Crushing It with Day-in-the-Life Videos Right Now
Coffee shops showing baristas pulling shots at 5 a.m.
Auto shops filming a full engine swap in 60 seconds
Salons doing “a day transforming clients”
Contractors showing a kitchen demo from start to finish
Boutiques doing “restock day” chaos
Sample Hybrid Shoot Package (most popular)
Morning (9–12) → Studio: hook, talking segments, product shots
Afternoon (1–5) → Your location: b-roll, customer moments, candid footage
You walk away with a 60-second vertical Reel + a 3–5 minute YouTube version
Why Inland Empire Businesses Choose Prism
No LA traffic or $2,000+/day rates
One team handles both studio polish and location grit
Fast turnaround—many clients post their Reel the same week
Ready to Show the Real You?
Turn your everyday into content that converts. Visit PrismCreativeStudios.com to book your hybrid Day-in-the-Life shoot or message us to build a custom package. Serving coffee shops, gyms, salons, contractors, dealerships, and every local business in Upland, Riverside, San Bernardino, and beyond! Book now: booking page