Shoot with your cell phone

Are you missing the fancy camera but still want to shoot your own video?

It’s not Hollywood movie quality, but you probably have a camera in your pocket that can do the job. Your cell phone!

There are just a few things to keep in mind to be sure your filming is the best it can be.

#1 – Landscape. Most importantly, shoot in landscape. You are not making the most of your video real estate when you shoot in portrait.

#2 – Find a friend (or a tripod). Have someone else shoot the video for you or use a tripod. Filming yourself tends to lead to unframed shaky footage.

#3 – Lighting and sound. Be sure that your scenes are well lit and the filming area is quiet. Shooting outdoors on a day with flat light (clouds) is the easiest lighting solution, but steer clear of bustling areas to avoid distracting noise.

#3a – If you are going to shoot inside, be conscious of shadows. Your lighting is going to create shadows and hard shadows look bad. They can generally be avoided by having a 5 foot gap you and your background.

Now you’re ready to film your video, get out there and do it!