Here are some valuable smartphone video tips that have nothing to do with the phone, settings, or camera app. As independent filmmakers we are used to making it work with what we have. Many of us are gearheads and are prone to fall for whatever fad or trend makes the rounds. Right now, there is a spotlight on the smartphone as the pocket sized video camera we all have, which, while it may not be the best, is increasingly becoming capable of very decent results. All of the images you see in this article are frame grabs from video I have shot with the FiLMiC Pro app on a iPhone 7 Plus and graded in DaVinci Resolve. On the flip side, we all like to say how creating beautiful images is not about the camera at all, and when shooting smartphone videos with so many technical limitations, this has never been more true. The camera in your phone is the last thing on the list of what’s actually helping you capture “Wow!” shots on your mobile. It’s all down to your eye. Know The Limits When you first pick up your smartphone with the intention of creating a mobile masterpiece, you’ll quickly realise some severe limitations. Everything is in focus, pretty much all the time. There is often too much light, and with a fixed aperture, this means too high a shutter speed for smooth movement. Too much contrast in your scene will either blow your highlights or push...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 19 July, 2018