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Smartphone Cinematography 101: Learn to Shoot Mobile Video

Learn essential techniques & craft of visual storytelling and how to shoot professional-quality video with a smartphone.
Rating: 4.2 out of 54.2 (7 ratings)
24 students
Created by Mobile Filmmaker Academy
Last updated 8/2020
English
English [Auto]
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • The fundamentals of cinematography and visual storytelling (with ANY kind of camera)
  • How to turn your smarphone into a professional-quality video camera
  • Mobile filmmaking tech and app overviews
  • And how to shoot high-quality, cinematic video with your smartphone

Requirements

  • A smartphone and a video camera app. Any device, old or new is fine.
  • Please note: We use an iPhone and primarily the FiLMiC Pro app, but it does NOT matter what phone or app you use. This course is about cinematography and smartphone video production, not specific products (although some are demonstrated). If you're looking to learn the FiLMiC Pro app then consider our comprehensive training course "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (link at bottom of page).
  • This is a beginner's course, so no filmmaking experience is required.

Description

Learn how to turn your smartphone into a professional quality camera and start creating amazing videos & films today.

  • Indie Films

  • YouTube Videos

  • Mobile Journalism

  • Travel Films

  • Documentaries

  • Music Videos

  • Corporate Videos

  • Real Estate Videos

  • Social Media

  • Promo & Marketing

And a lot more. Whatever you want to make.

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Student Feedback:

- "Your training has greatly improved my quality of filming! And greatly shortened my learning curve!" -Michel H.

- "Highly recommend this course!" -Monty D.

- "Just bought the course and already loving it!" -Michael G.

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In this course you'll first learn the fundamentals of cinematography and visual storytelling that applies to using any and all kinds of cameras. Then we explore the technical aspects that make shooting smartphone video different than shooting with traditional cameras. And finally we tie it all together with apps, filmmaking gear and accessories that will help best tell your story.

Covers these topics and more:

  • Composition & Framing

  • The Rule of Thirds

  • Stage Direction (The 180° Rule)

  • 3-Point Lighting

  • Types of Camera Movement (with real-world examples)

  • Aperture, ISO and Shutter (for traditional cameras & smartphones)

  • White Balance & Focus

  • Smartphone lenses (built-in and third-party)

  • Video Camera Apps (our favorites)

  • Third-Party Filmmaking Gear & Accessories (tripod mounts, gimbals, dollies, lighting, ND filters and a lot more)

And please note this course will be routinely updated whenever there are new app & tech advancements that are necessary to include!

The best thing is once you learn the basic principles of cinematography (composition, framing & lighting) those skills will stay with you forever and can be used regardless of the kind of camera (including smartphones) you shoot with in the future.

Don't wait to create! Start today and unlock the potential of the amazing camera you carry in your pocket.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners to intermediate... indie filmmakers, YouTubers, mobile journalists, corporate video producers, social media creators, etc.
  • Anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of cinematography and smartphone video production (and mobile filmmaking)
  • The lessons in this course will apply to any and all kinds of productions, but note that many of the examples presented are from movie & TV style projects
  • Also, this course is NOT your normal "lecture" style course where an instructor just talks and talks and talks to the camera but rarely shows anything. This course is all about hands-on demonstrations along with "How To" instruction throughout. And students can ask questions at any time via comments on the lessons

Course content

9 sections • 83 lectures • 6h 24m total length

  • Preview01:05
  • Preview01:31

  • How We Define Cinematography
    00:49
  • The Cinematographer and Key Crew
    02:16
  • Working On Different Types of Video/Film Projects
    03:24

  • Composition & Framing Overview
    07:20
  • Composition: The Rule of Thirds
    07:37
  • Composition: Static & Centered
    04:26
  • Composition: Dynamic
    01:54
  • Framing: High Angle
    03:09
  • Framing: Low Angle
    03:18
  • Framing: Side Angle
    02:57
  • Framing: Dutch Angle
    02:38
  • Framing: Over The Shoulder (OTS)
    01:55
  • Framing: Lenses & Shot Size
    08:05
  • Preview04:18
  • Stage Direction
    06:24
  • PRO TIPS: Composition & Framing
    01:57
  • Composition & Framing Recap Quiz
    6 questions
  • Additional Resources
    00:11

  • Lighting 101 Overview (Interior Interview Setup)
    08:13
  • What Are Light Modifiers? (Silks, Nets, Flags with C-Stands)
    01:39
  • Using Reflectors Inside with a Key Light (Bounce & Diffusers)
    03:27
  • Using Light Modifiers to Soften Light (Silks & Diffusers)
    05:30
  • Using Light Modifiers to Reduce or Cut Light (Nets & Flags)
    04:41
  • Using Reflectors Outside in Bright Sun (Bounce & Diffusers)
    06:13
  • Shooting with Natural Light (Golder Hour & Clouds)
    09:18
  • Using an On-Camera Light
    04:31
  • 3-Point Lighting Example (Studio Setup)
    03:47
  • Coiling Cables
    01:53
  • PRO TIPS: Lighting Basics
    01:58
  • Lighting Basics Recap Quiz
    5 questions
  • Additional Resources & Links
    00:22

  • Pans & Tilts
    04:58
  • Handheld
    06:51
  • Gimbals & Steadicam
    08:07
  • Dolly Shots
    10:35
  • Jibs & Cranes
    05:28
  • PRO TIPS: Camera Movement
    03:04
  • Additional Resources & Links
    00:05

  • What Is Exposure?
    06:46
  • Resolution & Aspect Ratio
    07:59
  • Bit Rate & Codecs
    03:08
  • Frame Rates
    03:51
  • Tech Talk Quiz (Pt. 1)
    5 questions
  • Built-In Smartphone Cameras/Lenses
    04:55
  • Shutter Speed, ISO & Aperture
    08:18
  • Preview02:59
  • Setting & Locking White Balance
    03:49
  • Smartphone Technical Limitations
    03:31
  • PRO TIPS: Tech Talk
    02:47
  • Tech Talk Quiz (Pt. 2)
    5 questions

  • Preview02:33
  • Native Camera App Overview
    05:25
  • FiLMiC Pro Camera App Overview
    10:34
  • MAVIS Camera App Overview
    07:21
  • Moment Pro Camera App Overview
    06:20
  • FiLMiC Pro DoubleTake App Overview
    10:36
  • iOS Shortcuts & Automations
    02:41
  • Additional Resources & Links
    00:25

  • Lenses
    07:30
  • Lens Focal-Length Comparison
    04:02
  • Tripod Mounts (plus Tabletop Tripods)
    02:39
  • Gimbals
    03:47
  • Tripods (Full-size)
    11:54
  • Dollies (Slider & Tabletop)
    09:28
  • Camera Cages/Cases
    07:34
  • ND Filters Part 1 (PolarPro)
    03:24
  • ND Filters Part 2 (Universal Clip-On)
    05:00
  • ND Filters Part 3 (Moondog Labs)
    03:19
  • ND Filters Part 4 (Moment Lenses)
    05:45
  • Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter
    05:48
  • Lighting (for Studio or Location)
    08:35
  • Portable LED Lights (On-Camera Style)
    03:39
  • Preview02:57
  • PRO TIP: Accessories
    00:47
  • Additional Resources & Links
    00:40

  • Additional Shooting Tips & Important Reminders
    03:38
  • "The Movie Star" (iPhone shot short film example)
    05:00
  • "The Movie Star" Behind-the-Scenes
    09:29
  • "The Movie Star" Camera Prep
    05:35
  • Preview02:46
  • "Miranda" (iPhone shot short film example)
    04:13
  • "The Unicorn" (iPhone shot short film example)
    02:28
  • "What If We Run" (music video example)
    03:25
  • The Year Mobile Filmmaking Arrived (vlog or documentary style example)
    11:02
  • Connect With Us & Share Your Work!
    00:14

Instructor

Mobile Filmmaker Academy
Empowering Mobile & DIY Filmmakers
Mobile Filmmaker Academy
  • 4.4 Instructor Rating
  • 45 Reviews
  • 133 Students
  • 3 Courses

The Mobile Filmmaking Academy is part of the iPhoneographers' popular YouTube channel and website. We make online filmmaking courses, tutorials, gear reviews, how-to videos, short films, and more including FiLMiC Pro LUT packs for color grading. We were founded by award-winning filmmaker Blake Calhoun and have been creating content with FiLMiC Pro since 2012.

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