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Here are all of my SECRETS for how I film and edit my underwater mermaid videos!
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MAKE YOUR MERMAID TAIL LAST and have MORE FUN with my top 10 tips for mermaids with fabric mermaid tails! I got you fishie! 💖 Here's the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nV-Tf8faME Mermaid Equipment: https://amzn.to/3OxtQtx Mermaid Monofins: https://amzn.to/3gmIvLK Buy a Pill Shaver: https://amzn.to/3OvMsKk  Members of the BC Mermaid Pod hanging out in the shallows of a local pool. Alright my fishes, today we are going to break down some of my key tips for getting the most out of your mermaid convention experience. Let's dive in! 1. Take Breaks One of my biggest pieces of advice, when it comes to attending a mermaid convention, is to take breaks when you need to. Try to catch yourself before you become overwhelmed. Don't worry about missing out when you take breaks. Think of what kind of a long break you would need to recover if you get TOO overwhelmed, right? Can my fellow spoonies relate? 2. Cover Up! If you are attending a convention outside in the sun, make sure you are using a good quality sun screen, wear a hat, and sunglasses. I know these things don't always work well with your aesthetic as a mermaid, but as a 30+ year old woman I am grateful to my younger self for being smart enough to protect my skin. You also have to know that heat exhaustion/sun stroke, sunburns, not to mention the damage you are doing to your eyes, just isn't worth it. Take your photos, shoot the underwater footage you want, then cover up. Not only will you mentally last longer, you will feel better and the experience will be more enjoyable overall. 3. Bring the KEY Items Only Really assess the situation beforehand and bring only what you need. There is nothing worse than having to walk around with a bunch of extra stuff in your bag(s). Some of the things that I had with me aside from the mermaid gear I knew I was going to need for swimming, was water (oh so much water), snacks, my phone/camera (always bring extra batteries/chargers/sd cards), my wallet, business cards, and a change of socks (I'm a weirdo with socks). 4. Use a Bag with Wheels If you need to bring a lot of items with you, for a photoshoot, or accessories for swimming etc, check to see if they have a tail-check where you can leave your tail bag, and also opt for using a bag with wheels if you can. Nowadays they make backpacks with wheels too that could be helpful if you are carrying extra goodies with you. 5. Bring Help I brought my husband Eric along for the ride because I knew I was going to need help with my tails and my gear as well as filming/content for my channel. 6. Save Money Before You Go Leading up to the convention, do yourself a solid and save as much money as possible because I guarantee you when you get there and you see all the goodies our amazing community has to offer you are going to want to buy it all. It's a wonderful thing to be able to support your fellow mermaids and creators and you will feel even better for it if you were able to save a few sand dollars beforehand. 7. Stay Close to the Location If you are able to choose a hotel or a B&B close to the location, I highly recommend it. You are going to be exhausted by the end of day one and absolutely destroyed by day two so if you can stay on-site, or withing 5 or 10 minutes, do it! 8. Don't Go to Conventions When You Are Sick This goes without saying, especially given the state of the world, but don't go to a convention if you are sick. I know it can be horrible to miss out on activities due to illness, I've been there, but it isn't just your well-being your are jeopardizing. The community will thank you for keeping them safe. 9. Hand Sanitizer, Mask, Wash Your Hands! Another important thing to pack with you is hand sanitizer and masks. This is something I've added given the state of the world. Also, make sure you are washing your hands often, between each event, each meeting, and each new location. It's the best thing you can do to keep not only yourself healthy, but your fellow fishes too. 10. Stay Hydrated, Make Nourishing Food Choices As mermaids it is so important for us to stay hydrated anyway, but when you are out in hot weather and doing a lot of swimming, dancing, etc, it is SO IMPORTANT to stay hydrated. Yes it sucks to have to run to the washroom every five minutes, but it is worth it for the benefits! Also think about your swimming experience and the foods that will fuel you and keep the discomfort and anxiety away. Whole foods, not heavily processed, not too many simple sugars, complex carbs, protein, and good fats are something to think about. I don't say it up here on my high seahorse, I say it from personal experience as someone who lives with chronic pain and anxiety (and as someone who loves McDs and chocolate). Those are my tips on how to get the most out of your mermaid convention experience! Which conventions have you been to and which did you enjoy the most? Comment below! Happy Swimming! Courtney Mermaid Looking for more information on mermaid conventions? Check out my playlist! WATCH MY CALIFORNIA MERMAID CONVENTION 2019 PLAYLIST
Don't forget to check out Mermaid Zelda's channel and subscribe so you don't miss out when her new video featuring this tail goes live! Swim over: https://www.youtube.com/user/MegaAmazingMovies Tools Used: Pill Shaver - https://amzn.to/3A9xqlr (this isn't the exact one, but it's as close as I could find) Fabric Markers: Tulip - https://amzn.to/3llztyB Ohuhu - https://amzn.to/3frbuKt Sharpie - https://amzn.to/3lpOyis Mermaid Tail: https://www.themertailor.com/mahi-mahi-whimsy-fantasea-mermaid-tail-2.html Happy Swimming! Courtney Mermaid This post includes affiliate links for Amazon. All opinions are my own.
I have had a lot of requests recently for more mermaid tricks related content so buckle up because this one is going to be EPIC! Some of my absolute favorite mermaid tricks require deep water and lots of room! Today we are going to look at: swimming upside-down, infinity flips, wide front flips, and walking the wall! I hope you enjoy the video! If you are needing a little extra info, I have another video for you to check out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-930oW8L7Y Happy Swimming! Courtney |
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