Mobile phones are so great these days — the use and functionality of them are far superior to in the past. Recording video with your smartphone is accessible to everyone, but these five handy hints may help make your videos even better. Keep it steady Smartphones are light and small.
Many external microphones that are used with DSLR or mirrorless cameras connect with a TRS cable. One end goes into the microphone and the other end goes into the camera’s microphone jack. However, smartphones do not have a separate microphone jack. The external mic usually connects to the headphone jack.
Radiant Photo is coming to mobile! The beta release for Radiant Photo Mobile is out and you can get it for free for a limited time by joining the Radiant Photo Mobile Beta Community. It’s exciting to see what is coming at the end of summer from this software. Let’s
I frequently spend months creating and organizing my creative portrait sessions. I need to work out a team, hair, makeup, models and designers. Then there is scheduling the actual shoot date and time, but also mini sessions (mostly online) to work out details. Finding, sourcing or making costumes. I love
With so much mobile video content being produced every minute, good technique can help your video stand out. Here are some of my tips to ensure you record the best video possible on your smartphone. 1. Familiarize yourself with your phone Many people don’t take the time to learn the
I had a Rode VideoMicro II shipped to me all the way from Australia. I put it to the test. First impressions are typical of what I’ve come to expect from Rode. The design is ultracompact yet sleek, the all-metal construction seems durable, and it is extremely lightweight 1.5oz (with
1SE or 1 Second Everyday is a video journaling app available on Apple and Android, which has one very simple premise: Record one second of video every day. The concept is well-executed and the result is slick. Short videos are a must on social media now. 1SE makes it easy
Like it or not, much of social media is showcasing and prioritizing videos in their feeds. As photographers, how can we jump on this trend (if you want to that is)? Using video for behind-the-scenes footage is a great way to show your audience how you create your images. But,
Lume Cube is a go-to brand for portable lighting innovation, but I had no idea they offered a video microphone until I was provided one for review. For smartphone and other ultra-portable on-the-go audio needs, I relied upon the Rode brand. How would the Lume Cube Video Mic compare? It’s
I was sent the VLOG Pocket 2, a 3-axis gimbal made by FeiyuTech. Known for its small size, I wanted to see if the features and performance could compete with other more well known gimbals. As you probably know, gimbals provide electronic stability to smartphones to make your motions smooth
I was on the lookout for a new mobile video production microphone setup, without breaking the bank. And let’s just say that, after purchasing the Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, I could not be happier with its performance. The kit I ordered included the microphone, a furry windshield, a
I shouldn’t have been surprised on Wednesday, when Instagram announced its latest product — IGTV. Focused on taking the vertical video format a step further, IGTV is a new app that could be YouTube’s biggest competition yet. As photographers, is IGTV something we should embrace? Is it worthwhile to try
