Video coming soon. The written guide and action steps below cover the full lesson.
Lesson 29:12Tutorial
Filming on Your Phone Like a Pro
Light, frame and steady your phone footage so it looks clean and professional.
Your phone is all the camera you need. The difference between amateur and professional-looking footage is almost always light, stability and framing, not equipment.
Light first
Film facing a window in soft daylight. Avoid overhead lights that cast shadows under your eyes, and switch off lamps with a different colour of light.
Settings that matter
- Film in 4K or 1080p at 30 frames per second.
- Lock focus and exposure by pressing and holding on your subject.
- Clean your lens before every shoot.
A simple tripod or a stack of books keeps the shot steady. Frame vertically for social content and leave a little headroom.
Your action steps
- 1Find the best window light in your home at different times of day
- 2Set your camera to 1080p or 4K at 30 frames per second
- 3Practise locking focus and exposure on a product
- 4Film a 15-second steady clip using a tripod or a stack of books