5 important mobile video tips you need to know before you start filming
If you've come across this article, chances are you're either starting to shoot more video content on your mobile phone or you're planning to do so. This could be for a variety of reasons—whether it's creating short-form content for Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, or filming videos for your YouTube cooking channel. Regardless of the purpose, the basics of shooting video on smartphones, as well as on professional SLR or mirrorless cameras, are largely the same. After shooting with both high-end cameras and smartphones, I've concluded that there are a few key points you should keep in mind before filming with your phone. Paying attention to these can significantly improve your results. Let me share five of the most crucial aspects to consider. Read on.
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No one likes shaky footage. If you don't have a tripod, try filming static shots. Static shots are powerful. You don't necessarily have to move your frame to achieve “cinematic movement,” sabotaging your shot. If you don't have a stabiliser like a gimbal, or if your smartphone isn't just good for filming stable footage, or if you have a tripod handy, try capturing still frames instead. And, most importantly, focus on the subject you're capturing. For instance, if you're shooting a cooking video, make sure your set looks good and presentable. Similarly, if you're out and about shooting street videos, look for unique angles. Perhaps shoot through a tree or something that adds extra depth. This will make your shots stand out.
No matter what a smartphone company advertises or how heavily it markets its camera system, smartphones are still limited by the laws of physics. Over the years, we've come to differentiate between what makes for a good-looking video and what doesn't. Nine times out of ten, when a video looks bad, it's because of poor lighting.
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