A five-second eye change can stop a scroll. Here is how to film Blythe beautifully with just a phone.
Quick answer
Blythe doll videos work best when they are short, well lit and tell one small story: an unboxing, a hair restyle, an outfit change or a simple stop motion. Film on your phone near a window and keep most Blythe doll videos under 30 seconds.
Blythe doll videos are some of the most charming clips on social media. Her colour-changing eyes, tiny outfits and expressive face come alive on camera, and you only need a phone to start. Here are eight easy tips and five video ideas.
Stop motion tip
Shoot about 12 photos for every second of video. Move one thing at a time, keep the phone locked in place, and you will be surprised how lively she looks.
If you are new to filming, start with photos. Our Blythe doll photography tips and 20 Blythe photo ideas build the same skills. For platform rules on music and content, check each platform’s help centre, such as YouTube Help.
For more inspiration, watch our YouTube channel and follow Instagram @thisisblythecom for new reels.
With love, This Is Blythe Team
I love Blythe dolls. I collect loads off them, and can’t stop, as they’re lovely. Hope too hear from you soon. Thank you 😊.
It was a very long time ago that I had purchased my first Blythe doll 2nd hand from a flea market here in Wichita, KS. I was in my early 20’s when I purchased her. She was dressed in her original outfit that she worn when produced by Kenner.A yellow kaftan,and wild dark hair.. I loved her so much. She was safe after I had my house fire. About 10 years after I purchased her..My mother and I purchased a house together
At one point we where at a time,when funds where low,and I sold her on ebay to make ends meet. This was during the era when the “Blythe doll” was getting her 2nd chance in the doll world and many wanted to get their hands on an original Kenner “Blythe doll”. I had person purchase her all the way from China.Considering when I purchased her from the flea market years back for $20s…I did make a good profit of a 100 % over. Which was able to take care of bills.. . I was able to help out but now being 55yrs old. There was and still is a big whole in my heart that never seems to fade… so hopefully in the near future I will be able to purchase one for myself…
Thank you for keeping her alive for me and many others.
Say hello to Jenna Anderson — our Customer Happiness Director and resident Blythe doll devotee. Affectionately known around the studio as the “Blythe Whisperer,” Jenna spends her days helping collectors find the doll that feels unmistakably theirs, and her evenings writing the stories you read here. Her warmth, eye for detail, and genuine love of these big-eyed characters make her the heart of the This Is Blythe community.
When she steps away from the inbox, you'll find her sewing tiny doll-sized accessories, behind a camera, or lost in some new arts-and-crafts project — the same curiosity and care she pours into every doll. Read more about Jenna's journey into the world of Blythe here.
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