Video Production on an iPhone can be a great way to quickly and easily create high-quality videos. Because of its high-quality camera, powerful editing software, and easy sharing capabilities, the iPhone is becoming more popular for video production than ever before.

The benefits of video production with an iPhone include affordability because you don't need to buy expensive equipment or pay for studio space; portability because you can shoot on the go; and ease of use so that even beginners can produce quality videos with little effort.

When making videos with your iPhone, you'll need lighting kits, tripods, microphones, and external lenses. With these tools, as well as some creativity and hard work, you can create professional-looking high-quality Video Production using only your phone!

Here are some expert tips to help you get the most out of your iPhone for video production:

 

1. Locate a quiet location for filming.

Although this may seem obvious, if you're working on video production at work or in public, the sight of a phone may not alert people nearby to turn down the volume. Reserve a conference room if possible, and post signs warning people to avoid the area where you intend to film your video production or bring a coworker with you to block off the area where you intend to film.

 

2. Check that your iPhone has enough storage space.

Have you ever had the dreadful experience of being unable to capture a video due to this pop-up notification?

If this notification appears while you are filming for your video production, your phone will stop recording and you will have to restart video production filming. To avoid this, make sure you have enough space before pressing "record" on your video production. Delete as many unnecessary files and apps as you can, and if necessary, purchase iCloud storage for files to free up more space on your device.

To do so, go to "Settings," then "General," "Storage & iCloud Usage," and "Manage Storage" to purchase more storage for as little as $0.99 per month.

 

3. Disable Notifications.

The frequency with which your device receives notifications is another distracting iPhone feature that could interfere with your video production filming. Set your iPhone to Do Not Disturb mode before starting your video production filming to avoid interruptions from notifications.

Swipe up and tap the crescent moon icon on your phone to activate Do Not Disturb mode, then tap it again to return to normal settings.

 

4. Use a tripod.

I don't care how steady you think your hands are; they're probably not steady enough to film for video production.

A Snapchat Story is one thing, but if you're filming a video production for your brand, especially one that will live permanently on your blog, YouTube channel, or other social media assets, you'll need the help of a tripod to keep the video steady and clear.

You can buy full tripods or smaller versions for your desk at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers.

 

5. Light your video.

This is especially important if your video production filming takes place in an office building with a lot of overhead lighting. You don't need to buy anything fancy for this step; in fact, our friends at Wistia put together this guide to a DIY lighting setup. You need enough light for your video production to give the impression of natural light, which means it comes from a variety of different light sources, not just directly overhead.

If you don't have the time or money to purchase a lighting setup, find a room or location with plenty of natural light for your video production - and remember to switch off the overhead light sources - to ensure that your video subject looks good.

 

6. Use a microphone.

Use a microphone to reduce the impact of distracting ambient noise. The phrase "the silence is deafening" is true, especially in video production.

You don't need a fancy microphone and boom setup like in the movies for your video production with an iPhone, though those would be a great investment if you plan to do a lot of video productions. To get great audio for your video productions, you can use something as simple as a microphone that plugs into your iPhone's headphone jack - which you can buy here.

 

7. Film horizontally.

When people view video productions on mobile devices, the video automatically rotates to fit the device's orientation. As a result, shooting horizontally makes more sense so that your video production can be viewed if the user rotates his or her phone or is viewing on a large tablet or computer screen. When you shoot vertically and rotate the viewer's screen, the video will appear more constrained.

Of course, there are exceptions: if your video production is for Snapchat or Instagram, for example, you should shoot it vertically on your iPhone because that is how the videos will be consumed. However, if you're filming for Facebook, YouTube, or another video production hosting site, shoot horizontally to ensure that viewers have the best viewing experience possible regardless of the device they use.

 

8. Do not use the iPhone's zoom feature.

Simply put, the iPhone's zoom will almost certainly ruin your video production.

We'll explain: Unless you have the ultra-fancy iPhone 7 Plus camera, zooming in on an iPhone will simply enlarge the image — it won't get you closer to what you're filming — so your final video production will be pixellated and blurry.

Instead, physically move your filming setup closer to your subject to eliminate the need to zoom in.

 

9. Protect your exposure.

The iPhone does an excellent job of locating the subject on which to focus your camera's exposure – ideal for taking photos. When it comes to filming a video production, however, its super-powered exposure will continue to adjust and re-adjust according to movement, leaving your final video production occasionally blurry and out of focus.

You can solve this issue by locking the exposure while filming. Hold down your finger on the subject of your video production until a yellow box appears around the person or object and the words "AE/AF Lock" appear:

 

10. Edit on a computer.

After you've finished shooting your video production, you must edit it and prepare it for publication. Although the iPhone's interface includes many visual editing tools, it's best to use editing software on your computer to fine-tune the images.

Software such as iMovie and Adobe Premiere Pro allows you to add sound, and captions, and adjust filtering to make your video production look (and sound) as professional as possible. You can also use third-party apps to combine videos on the iPhone.

Lights, Camera, Action!

You don't need a lot of expensive equipment to film and edit engaging video productions; simply follow the steps above to film video production that looks professional using your handy iPhone. If you don't have an iPhone, don't worry; we'll create some Android-specific guidance soon. Meanwhile, download our guides to making social media videos to get started distributing your content right away.

 

Conclusion

To summarize, creating quality Video Production with an iPhone is possible, but it requires careful planning to achieve the desired look. Utilizing natural light sources and external microphones is critical for producing the best Video Production sound and visuals possible, while also considering camera angles and movement when framing shots will help bring projects to life.

Additionally, using editing software can add additional elements such as titles, graphics, or color correction to your video production, all of which contribute to making video productions stand out from the crowd!

Finally, depending on the type of content being shared online, it is critical to carefully select which platforms video productions should be posted on. With these pointers in mind, filmmakers can create visually stunning pieces that will captivate viewers no matter where they watch them!