{"id":13076,"date":"2021-06-09T17:41:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T12:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techtippr.com\/?p=13076"},"modified":"2021-06-09T17:48:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T12:18:17","slug":"use-your-mobile-for-creating-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techtippr.com\/use-your-mobile-for-creating-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Use Your Mobile for Creating Videos? This Guide Should Be Helpful"},"content":{"rendered":"
Smartphones take away a lot of limitations creative filmmakers can find themselves in. From shooting videos in too crowded situations to putting the camera in extremely tight places, smartphones are pretty capable in this matter.<\/p>\n
With the advancement in the Smartphone market, you have the Ultimate camera in your pocket,<\/p>\n
That has got a battery that can last for several hours,<\/p>\n
That has brought a microphone of excellent quality,<\/p>\n
That has got all the frame rates and resolutions you would want,<\/p>\n
That has stabilization that frees you from spending money on expensive rigs and trained cameraperson to operate it.<\/p>\n
And heck, it has even got a video editing software to put together all your clips and create your video from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NJk9CW2JMPE<\/p>\n
This movie was shot on a Mobile Phone, in 2017.<\/pre>\nWhich smartphone to choose for shooting your videos?<\/h3>\n
Before 2020 I would have suggested you opt for a this inexpensive under $70 martphone Gimbal<\/a>. I even wrote an article suggesting some affordable options.<\/p>\n
The reason is Optical Image Stabilization, when works together with Electronic Image Stabilization, can give some fantastic output if you are talented and have got stable hands.<\/p>\n
But as of 2020, smartphones with optical image stabilization have gone out of reach as they are only found in flagship smartphones that are now about $1000.<\/p>\n
But the good thing is, mid-range smartphones have got improved camera performance, even though they do not have Optical Image Stabilization, the Electronic Image Stabilization is pretty amazing and when you take an affordable smartphone Gimbal, which will still be a lot cheaper than buying a flagship smartphone with Optical Image Stabilization.<\/p>\n
My favorite pic would be this inexpensive under $70 martphone Gimbal<\/a> that’s also pretty tiny to carry in your second pocket.<\/p>\n
If you still want me to name a few smartphones, you can check out this list of my favorite mid-range smartphones to create videos.<\/p>\n
Which accessories should I opt for my smartphone for creating videos?<\/h3>\n
As I mentioned in the article above, I would suggest anyone going for a Smartphone Gimbal if you are not already spending more than a thousand dollars on a flagship smartphone.<\/p>\n
But if you already have decided on a smartphone and do not want to go for a Gimbal, you should buy a Mini Tripod. My favorite is this cheap tripod \/ selfie stick that I purchased for just under $20<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The selfie stick has got itself a bad name because of the overuse and the availability of cheap quality selfie sticks. But they are pretty impressive, especially for getting some unique angles.<\/p>\n
If you have a selfie stick, you can extend it to a folder and then mimic some fantastic shots like a crane shot that starts from the bottom and Rises, or vice versa. Or some low-angle shots, shots from where your hands couldn’t reach otherwise.<\/p>\n
Then it is also pretty helpful in doing a vlogging style video where you are the one who is recording yourself and does not want to look like a fool in public, stretching your arms to the max.<\/p>\n
The other crucial accessory for your smartphone for video production I would suggest is to get a microphone. I’ve already stated that the microphones on mobile phones are pretty awesome, but the subject is closer to the camera when you are indoors.<\/p>\n
If you want to record film-style videos where the subject would be away from the camera, it would be nice to have a microphone closer to them.<\/p>\n