Shooting Video with an iPhone

Learn how to get professional results when shooting video with an iPhone.

Introduction

• What makes an iPhone great for video
• Using the exercise fIles

1. Video Production Basics

• Telling your story with video
• Some basic video terminology
• Planning your shots

2. Shooting Video

• Comparing iPhones for video production
• Preparing Your iPhone for recording
• Basic iPhone camera settings for video
• Setting exposure and focus
• Using multiple lenses for iPhone video
• Shooting slow motion with iPhone
• Shooting time-lapse with iPhone
• Shooting in Cinematic mode with the iPhone
• Tips for shooting vertical and square video

3. Real-World iPhone Video Techniques

• Shooting a talking head on the fly
• Getting creative with shooting support materials
• Getting creative with in-camera transitions

4. Extra Gear and App Considerations

• Adding iPhone production value with a stabilizer
• Portable and affordable video lighting solutions
• Better audio: Lav and boom mics for iPhone
• Shooting video with the Filmic Pro or Mavis apps
• Chasing the best light: The Sun Seeker and Golden Hour apps

5. Post Production: Editing and Sharing

• Staying organized and backing up iPhone video
• Editing video on your phone
• Editing video on a computer
• Sharing your videos on YouTube and Instagram

Conclusion

• Checking out the final product
• Next steps