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THE 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN STARTING VIDEO WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE.

published on 17/01

written by Manon & Élise

Today, smartphones allow us to produce high-quality videos. It may seem simple, but there are mistakes to avoid. This is why Com1Sport gives you the keys to making the best use of today’s tools.

settings

The anchor points of a video taken using a smartphone are the settings. It is important or even essential to check the quality of the image, for example, it is preferable to choose 4k or 1080p quality for the rendering to be successful. The brightness level, so that all the details of the video are taken into account and the file format to ensure optimal results.

the lightning

Lighting is one of the most important aspects to check when making a video. Before each shot, lighting should be controlled in the best way to avoid overexposure or underexposure. It is also important to check for shadows that might not be needed in the video. For quality lighting, be careful to choose the right filming environment so that the result of your project is optimized.

The stabilization of the device

To ensure that the image of your video is as stable as possible, it is recommended to use a tripod or stabilizer. These two tools allow your smartphone not to move during each shot. The camera’s movements will then be controlled, which provides shake-free rendering and ideal video framing.

The environment

Not paying attention to the environment is a mistake. You must be careful that the background is neutral and that the framing is adapted to the proposed video. To keep your community’s eyes glued to your content, you need a simple environment without any distractions.

the repetitions

Don’t just take one shot. You have to take several takes to best perfect your video project. Take the time to take care of your shots and produce different ones to be sure you have managed to film the best content. This will help you during the editing of your production, you will have access to more possible choices.

With these 5 tips, you will know how to make videos with your smartphone without any problem. 😉
And if you want to improve like a pro, Com1sport offers you two-day training, in collaboration with the organization VY Formation, which will show you the basics of video, filming and editing with your smartphone.

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