How to Make Videos with your Phone

- The number one question I get asked when it comes to making

videos

is what type of equipment I use. Well, the reality is in some of my

videos

, I use very high-end cameras, I have a nice backdrop, great lighting, all the amenities like in this video up here, but today, as you can see, I'm filming with my iPhone and sometimes I film with my computer. It doesn't take much, and whether you want to start making professional looking videos for

your

business or you want to start vlogging or you just want to look really good on

your

live streams, there are some quick tips to

make

all your videos on all platforms look great. look great. and professional.

So today I'm going to break down those tips and get started as soon as possible. This is rule number one when shooting with your

phone

. Always shoot in landscape mode, not portrait mode because these black bars on the sides don't look good. It doesn't look professional and no one likes vertical videos. So

make

sure you flip it so it's always in landscape mode. Another big key is stability. You don't want shaky video, it just doesn't look good. So you can use both hands, that's the easiest way to do it. Another quick fix is ​​to use your trusty selfie stick.

So you can use it to hold the camera steady and film while on the move. And of course, using a tripod is always a safe bet. It keeps it stable, it's really easy and you can find them really cheap online. In fact, there are also many that are specific to

phone

s. For my own use, I have this tripod at home and I have my selfie stick. So I removed the top of the selfie stick, attached it to the tripod, mounted it here and that's it. So that's also a really easy solution to make sure your camera doesn't shake and that you have stable videos.

When it comes to lighting, there is only one simple rule you should follow: look towards the light. Yes, you can go out and get a really good lighting kit, and there are some very affordable options online, which I'll probably do another video about, but when you get started, all you need to know is that natural light is your friend. . So find a light source in your house and look into the light because when you have the light behind you, it creates a weird shadow, you look very dark and it just doesn't look like a great quality video.

So make sure you face the light and you will have a natural glow. As for audio, it's pretty simple: close the windows, close the doors, find a really quiet space with very little background noise, and also, if you're uploading your videos to YouTube, make sure there's no music or TV on. the bottom. One because it's distracting, but also because you may run into some copyright issues. If you're looking to invest in a microphone, I'll probably do another video on different types of microphones, but for now, a quick tip, I use the Rode Record smartLav. It is of great quality.

I think I saw it recently for around $80 on Amazon, it's very affordable and you can control the levels directly through an app on your phone. It's really easy to use. I'll put a link below so you can find it and purchase it if you want one. When it comes to setting up, keep it simple. I know this is an area where people tend to overcomplicate things, myself included. But what I discovered is that once I made it really simple and started filming from my apartment, my life was a lot easier. There are some cases where you'll want to have a more complex setting, but in most cases, to post videos quickly, simply record from a location that you can use frequently, that has great lighting, and a very simple background, because that's how it works. you want.

People focus on what you're saying, not what's going on around you. That's really all you need to get started. Yes, you can invest in lighting and audio equipment in the future, but if you just want to start making videos and spreading your message, then this is all you need to use and you just need to keep it simple. And don't forget to send me your videos when you start making them, I'd love to see them. And if you like this video and find it useful, share it with your friends. Hit the like button below and be sure to subscribe because I post new video marketing and social media tips every Tuesday.

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