
Set 1080p hd at 30 frames per second, turn brightness to maximum, and enable airplane mode to prevent interruptions while shooting iPhone videos.
Master auto exposure and auto focus to achieve the best footage in any condition by tapping to set focus and using the aef lock to lock focus and exposure.
Master AE/AF lock to lock focus and exposure on your subject, adjust exposure with up or down swipes, and shoot multiple videos with consistent framing.
Master the basics of composition as the foundation for your video, learning techniques and fundamentals to order visuals, develop your own style, and make your videos come alive.
Identify and use leading lines to guide viewers through a composition, tell a story, and practice recording videos that emphasize journey and attention in everyday scenes.
Apply the rule of thirds to compose video by placing the subject on vertical lines and eyes on horizontal lines; treat it as a guideline you can break with purpose.
Avoid vertical video and shoot horizontally to avoid black bars and difficult editing, then learn techniques to capture smooth, steady iPhone footage in any situation.
Learn the t-rex technique to stabilize iPhone video without extra gear by holding with two hands, tucking elbows, and keeping the phone near your chest for steady panning.
Use the elbow plant technique to stabilize your camera by resting your elbows on sturdy surfaces, turning tables, armrests, or outdoor objects into a human tripod, whether seated or standing.
Learn essential iPhone photography skills through step-by-step guidance on composition and the rule of thirds, natural light, and best settings, with live videos and screencasts for beginners.
Lock focus and exposure on iPhone with a tap-and-hold to activate the AF/AE lock, then adjust exposure by swiping. The lock stays until you tap elsewhere.
Use the elbow plant to steady footage by resting your elbows on a sturdy surface, becoming a human tripod without extra gear, such as tables, branches, fences, or trash cans.
The conclusion invites learners to share feedback, post on the discussion board, and stay engaged as the instructor expands the course with new lectures, encouraging practice, reviews, and continued learning.
By the end of this class you will walk away with some new skills that will allow you to shoot better photos & videos at your next family gathering, your next concert, your next course, and your next vacation!
This course is for anyone that wants to learn the essential skills you need to know in order to take amazing photos and videos with the phone you have in your pocket. I really want you to learn the right skills so that no matter what situation you are in you can capture great photos and videos that you will want to share with friend and family. The great thing about this course is that it is optimized for watching on your desktop as well as on the go using your smartphone!
For the Photography Sections We Will Be Covering:
Ideal iPhone settings for shooting Photos
Techniques for shooting steady photos… like the T-Rex
How to make some DIY tripods
And finally we will share our photos as a class using our new skills!
For The Filmmaking Sections We Will Be Covering:
Ideal settings for shooting Videos
Frame Rates, Slow Motion, and Lighting
And tips for creating great footage that is ready to be shared
Some Early Important Tips:
Make sure you put your phone in airplane mode
Turn the brightness up to max
Always shoot video vertically
Hold on a shot you want 5 seconds longer than you think you need to
If you don’t have an iPhone that’s fine, because the techniques you will learn will translate to any camera phone. Throughout this course I will share many of examples that are guided by live video and screencasts of these techniques in action, so you know exactly what to do step by step. I created this course for anyone that wants to improve their photography skills, for anyone that wants to take better photos to share with friend and family (think social media)
And anyone that wants to learn photography and video from scratch before investing money into a more professional kit In this course you will learn about composition (Think rule of 3rds), you will learn about lighting (how to take advantage of natural light), what are the best settings to optimize your photos and anything else you want to learn!