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Smartphone Cinematography 101: Learn To Shoot Cinematic Mobile Video

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About Smartphone Cinematography 101: Learn To Shoot Cinematic Mobile Video

About This Course

What Is Smartphone Cinematography?

The Cinematographer & Key Crew

Different Kinds of Video & Film Work

What Are Composition & Framing?

"The Rule Of Thirds"

Composition - Centered or Static

Composition - Dynamic

Framing - High Angle

Framing - Low Angle

Framing - Side Angle

Framing - Dutch Angle

Framing - Over The Shoulder (OTS)

Framing - Lenses & Shot Sizes

PRO TIPS - Compostion & Framing

Lighting 101 - Simple Interior

Lighting 101 - Modifiers

Lighting 101 - Reflectors & Diffusers

Lighting 101 - Using Modifiers (Silks)

Lighting 101 - Using Modifiers (Nets & Flags)

Lighting 101 - On Camera Lights

Lighting 101 - Golden Hour & Clouds

PRO TIPS - Lighting 101

Camera Movement - Pans & Tilts

Camera Movement - Handheld

Camera Movement - Gimbals & Steadicam

Camera Movement - Dolly Shots

Camera Movement - Jib & Crane Shots

PRO TIPS - Camera Movement

Tech - What Is Exposure?

Tech - Aspect Ratio & Resolution

Tech - Codecs & Bit Rate

Tech - Frame Rate

Tech - ISO and Shutter

Tech - Focus

Tech - White Balance

PRO TIPS - Tech

Camera Apps - Airplane Mode

Camera Apps - Native iPhone

Camera Apps - FiLMiC Pro V6 App (legacy)

Camera Apps - FiLMiC Pro V7 (subscription)

Camera Apps - Alternatives To FiLMiC Pro

Camera Apps - Cinema P3

Accessories - Moment Lenses

Moment Lens Focal Length Comparison

Accessories - Tripod Mount

Accessories - Portable LED Lights

Accessories - ND Filters (for Moment Lenses)

PRO TIPS - Accessories

Wrap-Up & Additional Tips

What You Will Learn?

  • Learn how to shoot high-quality, cinematic video with your smartphone and start creating amazing videos & films today..
  • And a lot more. Whatever you want to make..
  • 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:.
  • 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..
  • Who is this course for?.
  • Suggested Requirements:.
  • Don't wait to create! Start today to unlock the potential of the amazing camera you carry in your pocket..