Tips for Shooting on Mobile Devices
iPhone /iPad / Android
BEFORE YOU SHOOT ANYTHING
STEP ONE - Select your shooting location.
Before you begin shooting anything, you will need to find a space to shoot your video that delivers some key components. 1) Should be well lit. 2) Should be relatively quiet. 3) Background should be interesting or neutral. 4) You should be comfortable in a seated or standing position. |
STEP TWO - Prepare your material.
While you do not have to be able to read like a newscaster or reporter, you will need to express your story clearly and effectively. 1) Write down what you want to say. 2) Practice, more than once and get comfortable with the material. 3) Relax and take your time. 4) You do not have to be perfect, just do your best. |
STEP THREE - Setting up your camera.
Whether you are using an Android, Google or Apple device, you will need to make sure you phone is shooting 1080 HD at 30fps. In your SETTINGS panel of your device, please go to CAMERA and select the correct setting. In some Android phones they may ask for Image Ratio (always select 16x9), and if asked please select BEST settings for picture quality. If your phone cannot record in 1080, please select 720p HD at 30 fps. |
SHOOTING TIPS
STEP FOUR - Shooting Tips
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Once you finish recording what you want to say, but BEFORE you stop the recording - take a moment, look into the camera and smile. You have done a great job capturing a special moment and while it may feel unnatural, you should be proud of yourself. Stop the recording.
SENDING FOOTAGE
On most devices you can select the video that you have recorded and send via email or to a Dropbox or Google Drive.
For iPhones, you can select the Video in the PHOTO section, once selected hit the NEXT button and it will give you options on how to send it.
On your Android device, open a Gmail app - compose an email and tap ATTACH, tap INSERT from Drive, then add the selected file and hit SEND.
On your Android device, open a Gmail app - compose an email and tap ATTACH, tap INSERT from Drive, then add the selected file and hit SEND.