- In this video, you'll learn five tips
on how to shoot high quality videos on your phone
no matter what kind of budget you're working with.
You don't need a Hollywood style budget
to shoot great video content.
With the right tools,
you'll be able to create visually compelling content
all from your smartphone,
so stay tuned.
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So let's get started with our first tip.
Choose the best phone for shooting video.
These days there are plenty of modern smartphones
capable of shooting exceptionally high quality video,
but if you want to shoot truly impressive footage,
there are a few things you'll need to consider.
First, let's talk about the crucial features you need.
Optical image stabilization or OIS
is a feature that reduces blurring
caused by the motion of a camera during exposure.
Basically, it's gonna increase your video sharpness.
There are plenty of great budget smartphone cameras
out there, but shooting video with a 4K camera
ensures you're shooting in the highest quality possible.
There are plenty of smartphones to choose from
that you can start with.
Every iPhone since the iPhone six
has been able to shoot in 4K,
so you might already have the right tool for the job.
Just keep in mind that if you're going to use one of these,
you'll need unique camera apps like Filmic Pro
to get the highest standard video.
But if you're looking for something a bit more powerful,
we have a few suggestions.
The Sony Xperia one
takes advantage of its triple camera setup
to capture footage using three distinct camera lenses
with exceptional detail.
The Xperia one uses both optical
and electronic image stabilization
to keep those videos smooth no matter what.
Looking for another recommendation?
Consider the Google Pixel four
with impressive stabilization features,
this 16 megapixel camera phone
manages to put its competitors to shame.
And let's not forget about the LG V50,
with its combined 41 megapixel rear facing camera
and manual camera mode.
You can easily adjust shutter speed, ISO speed,
and everything in between.
Now let's move on to tip two,
choose additional lenses.
So why would you buy accessory lenses for your phone?
Well, let's say that you wanted to shoot in a wide angle
or needed a telephoto lens for a shot.
Instead of going out and buying a camera,
you can just snap a new lens on your phone
and get the footage you need.
Take the Xenpho pro for example.
This is a true wide angle lens with none of the vignetting
or distortion you experience using cheaper models.
Plus its clip on LED light
will outperform your smartphones flash
or if you're looking for something a bit more adventurous
consider the Shuttermoon Pro,
which comes with 11 different lens options.
If you want to add depth to your video content,
these are the acessory lenses you'll need.
Next we have tip three,
get an external microphone.
Let's just get this out the way now,
your smartphone's microphone
can't compete with an external one.
Some smartphone mines are just low quality,
while others might be only directional,
making it nearly impossible to shoot in a noisy environment.
If you're serious about recording high quality sound
that's crisp, clear and cust through the background noise,
you're gonna need an external mic.
But don't worry, external mics are simple to use
and an easy way to increase the quality
of your video content.
So which Mics should you use?
A good starter Mic is the Rode VideoMic Me,
it's shockingly compact
and this directional microphone
makes capturing audio that much easier.
Of course, we couldn't talk about external mics
without mentioning the purple panda lavalier microphone kit.
This clip on mic is a great option
for when you need to capture high quality audio on the go.
So let's move on to tip four,
find the perfect stabilizer.
The phones we've suggested will offer their own OIS
to aid with stability.
But if you want to guarantee a steady shot,
you want a proper stabilizer.
If you're shooting in a studio or a single fixed location,
a tripod is gonna be your best bet.
The Ravelli Lightweight Aluminum Phone Tripod
is a strong choice.
It's durable and easy to use
with a design that lets you tilt
and pan the camera however you like.
Now, gimbal mics and Steadicams might seem similar
to the Android eye, but they have some key differences.
Essentially, a gimbal mount uses motors and batteries
to stabilize an image,
a Steadicam is a weighted stabilizer
that uses its center of gravity to stabilize the image.
Not surprisingly, all those motors
and batteries gimbals use
make them significantly more expensive than Steadicams.
So how do they compare when it comes performance?
Well, gimbals definitely offer
more reliable, efficient stabilization.
But if you're operating on a tight budget,
a Steadicam can still produce great results
when shooting on the move.
And finally, we have tip five,
choose the best video editing app.
You've shot your video,
you've got the content that you need.
Now all you need to do is splice it together.
Now, you don't actually need to do this
on your computer or PC.
You can actually do this all from your mobile phone.
So choosing the right video editing app is crucial
if you want to create high quality content
and engage your viewers.
We've actually put together a great video on this already.
If you haven't seen it already,
there's a link down below in the description
so be sure to check it out after this video.
If we have to recommend just one video editor for you though
to start with, it would be Adobe Rush.
Rush is easy to learn, easy to use,
and great for publishing content quickly and smoothly,
and is available on both Android and iPhone.
So that's it folks.
We hope you enjoyed the video
and if you've got any more questions about shooting video
on your phone,
be sure to comment down below
and we'll do our best to answer.
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