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Notes on keeping a video diary — what to shoot, how to stay with it, and how a month of clips becomes one vlog.
CocoCut vs Setlog: Recording With Friends or Recording for Yourself
Setlog brings friends together to film two-second clips every hour, while CocoCut is built for one person recording their own life. Here is how both apps work and how to decide which rhythm fits your days.
Read moreHow to Export Clips from 1 Second Everyday and Stitch Them Locally (Free & Private)
Step-by-step tutorial on how to export your 1 Second Everyday (1SE) snippets, backup raw daily clips to your camera roll, and stitch them locally for free without a subscription.
Read moreHow to Make a Baby's First Year Video Diary (Without Burnout)
Document your baby's first year in daily short video snippets without the guilt or editing burnout. Why 1-2 seconds beats photo albums, on-device privacy, and practical tips.
Read moreWhy I Built CocoCut: Capture a Few Seconds, Get an Automatic Vlog Days Later
Capture a few seconds when something catches your eye, and get a stitched vlog days later. Why I built CocoCut to make video recording effortless again.
Read moreCocoCut Design Notes: Live Well, Leave a Trace
What you record is not just everyday life, but your personal time capsule for the future. 6 short design notes behind CocoCut.
Read moreBest 1 Second Everyday (1SE) Alternatives in 2026 (Free & Local-First)
Looking for a free alternative to 1 Second Everyday (1SE)? Compare top video diary apps by pricing, local privacy, auto-stitching, and MP4 export.
Read moreHow to Make a One-Second-a-Day Video You Actually Finish
Keep a one-second-a-day video diary past week two: what to shoot on ordinary days, how long each clip should be, and how to stitch a month into one video.
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