Is it possible to create powerful and compelling videos on YouTube, just using your iPhones
or Android device.
Stay tuned, because in this video I'm going to share my top tips on how you can make videos
on your phone for YouTube.
You don't need a fancy camera.
Hello, my name is Herman Drost.
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Ever since I've been creating videos for my YouTube channel since 2006, I've always used
my iPhone even to this current date of making this video I still use my iPhone and the C920
Pro stream Webcam.
For this video, I'm using my pro stream webcam because I want to demonstrate some of the
features of the iPhone.
Here are my top tips on how to make videos on your phone for YouTube.
Preparation.
Use the phone you that you currently own.
I'm currently using the iPhone 6S.
Clean the lens, make sure you clean the lens on the back of the phone so you get clear
pictures and clear video clips.
Make sure the battery is fully charged as you can see in the top right-hand corner of
the phone.
When you're shooting videos on your phone it eats up your battery really fast.
I've discovered that if I film a video for 30 minutes, I've already eaten up the battery.
One way to extend the charge on your battery so you can keep filming is to use an external
battery.
I use the mophie external battery which plugs directly into my phone.
This enables me to film videos without worrying about the battery going dead.
Tap "Do Not Disturb" or switch to airplane mode.
On the iPhone home screen, you can just swipe up and tap "do not disturb."
You can also go into the settings on your iPhone, select airplane mode and move the
slider to the right.
This will stop incoming calls while you're recording your video.
Check your phone storage.
On the iPhone, you can go to Settings, General iPhone storage.
Make sure you have at least several gigabytes of storage spare before shooting your video.
There's been many times where I filmed a video ran out of storage and only discovered afterwards that
that the video was not stored on my phone.
I then had to remove some pictures and videos from my phone to free up some storage and
reshoot the video.
Man, that was frustrating.
Let me know in the comments below if you ever ran out storage and how you felt about it.
You're probably asking the question how do I free up storage on my phone.
On the iPhone tap photos, tap albums, tap recently deleted, tap select, tap delete all.
Or you can just select the photos and videos that you wish to delete and tap Delete.
Audio.
The external Mic on your phone generally doesn't provide high-quality audio.
If you use it, make sure you're standing very closely to the phone otherwise use an external
Mic.
I use the Rode smartLav+ microphone which plugs directly into my phone.
Like so, then I can clip the microphone to the inside of my shirt or the outside of my
shirt.
Alternatively, I can use the VideoMic me which plugs directly into my phone also.
If you want to interview somebody, I direct my Mic towards them.
If I want to record my own voice, I switch it to the front, like so.
The great benefit of videoMic me is that it doesn't contain any wires.
It also contains a windshield so you can eliminate wind and other noises when you're shooting
outside.
If you want to watch my video or review of the rode smartlav+ Microphone click the link
in the card.
I'll also include links to all the Mics in the description below this video.
Backdrop.
If you don't have a backdrop or a dedicated studio for filming videos.
Just use the light that comes through the window.
Make sure you have the front part of yourself illuminated by the light.
If you're shooting outside, make sure you're in the shadows or filming at the beginning
or end of the day when there's no direct sunlight.
If you shoot in direct sunlight you get a washed-out effect on your video.
If you're shooting inside and want a professional-looking backdrop like the wall hanging I'm using in
this video, click the link in the card.
The video will show you all the different backdrops you can use for shooting your videos
inside.
As you can see I'm using a ring light for shooting this video.
However, you can also use inexpensive softboxes to illuminate the room.
Write a script.
Before you shoot your videos make sure you write out a script so you can stay on track
and be organized.
It could just be a series of bullet points to stay on track or otherwise whole sections.
If you want to know how to write a script for your YouTube video, click the link in
the card.
Filming.
I highly recommend doing a small test first before you start filming.
There's been many times where I've hit the record button and only discovered afterwards,
that I didn't have enough storage or didn't have the mic plugged in.
Make sure you're filming the horizontal mode.
If you shoot in vertical mode you might get black lines on your YouTube videos and it will
make it more difficult to edit them out.
Look directly into the camera lens.
If you look off to the side it would be very hard to connect with your audience on the
other side of the camera.
So if you're shooting with your phone, you have to look at the lens at the bottom of the phone.
If you have your phone turned the other way then the lens is at the top of the camera.
If you're shooting selfie mode with the front-facing camera be aware where the camera lens is so
you're looking directly at the camera lens.
If you want to use the back facing high-definition camera to film yourself.
Make sure you frame yourself right in the camera first.
You can also use something like the reflector app that mimics the screen on your phone by
putting it on a computer.
You can then position yourself correctly in the frame by just looking at your computer.
Stabilize your phone.
If you're shooting outside and you don't have a tripod to stabilize your phone, use this
particular grip.
It'll help stabilize your phone and you won't get shaky footage.
Alternatively, you can just set it up on some books or against something.
I often use the Ztylus Pistol Grip when shooting my videos outside
with my phone.
You can just clamp the phone in the grip and you're ready to go or you can buy a gimbal
and get really smooth footage whether you're walking or running.
Here's some footage where I used the gimbal while walking and running.
Don't film in direct sunlight.
As I mentioned earlier, if you shoot in direct sunlight your videos will look washed out.
Instead, shoot at the beginning or end of the day when the sun is lower in the sky.
Alternatively, film in a shaded area so you don't get all kinds of shadows appearing on
your face. Use an external mic.
I mentioned earlier about not using a mic on the phone unless you're standing really
close to the phone, instead use an external mic like the Rode smartlav+ microphone.
It plugs directly into your phone and you can attach the mic to your shirt or blouse.
Rule of thirds, when framing your video make sure there's a little bit of space above your
head and space to the left or right.
You might also move to left side of the frame or the right side of the frame your left if
you're looking straight at the video.
Of course, you can also do this in your video editing software which might make it easier.
Before you hit the record button memorize a few lines from your script.
Hit the record button to speak your lines, pause memorize a few more lines, pause look
down memorize a few more lines and speak to those lines in your video.
Just keep the camera rolling all the time because you can eliminate those pauses in
your video editing software.
If you want to know how to read your video script on camera without sounding like a robot,
click the link in the card.
If you want to use the rear facing high-definition camera to film yourself lock the screen.
You can just tap the screen to lock onto an object.
The object could be your face.
You can then hit record and the object or yourself will be perfectly in focus.
Here are some important things to keep in mind.
Number one, take photos for your thumbnails instead of using a screenshot from your video
which has a lower quality than a photo.
Take a photo of yourself you can then use these images to have your face appearing in
the thumbnails.
Number two, more manual control.
If you want to shoot better videos and have more control over your phone settings install
the FiLMiC Pro app.
After you've got it installed you'll see an icon like this on your phone.
You'll be able to lock onto an object and you can also control the white balance.
Edit movies on your phone.
If you don't have a computer for editing, you can use the iMovie app or the KineMaster
app to edit the videos on your phone.
Create the Boca effect.
The Boca effect is where you blur out the background.
You can create a blurry background for a clear object in the foreground by moving the phone
closer to the object in the foreground.
Let me ask you an important question.
What is your greatest challenge when it comes to shooting videos with your phone?
Post your answer in the comments below.
I'd love to read them and I'm sure others would too.
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