The ultimate guide to vlogging with your iPhone (gear, workflow + more)

[@soupisgood44]

Yayyyy we need more technical videos like this! Thank you! So many channels like yours are SO oversaturated with the "mindless pep talk/endless philosophical ramblings" side of making and posting content. Enough of that, we just want tangible, technical information exactly like this! Would also love to see you make a video highlighting some important editing tips and information. I'm a Final Cut Pro lady, but I' m sure some of your tips could correlate across most video editing software just fine :)

[@Thedailydog]

I'm so glad you are In The KZbin space so we can have a great learning experience. I would love more information on this as well. Let's do more content😊

[@atlgrow]

I struggled for so long with the workflow part. Getting stuff off the phone and on to the PC was a nightmare. Your method is a game changer. Thank you!

[@katie]

so glad to hear that!

[@tki6087]

This is by far the most useful, technical step-by-step video I’ve seen on making vlogging with phone easier. I honestly prefer using my phone to a camera because it’s much more portable and habituated in my brain to use. Thanks a bunch for this! ❤

[@TheeMzVonita]

Omg I needed this video about 4months ago. Lol I am a new youtuber and have been going back n forth with my phone, gopro, and Zv1f camera. But your videos are sooooo helpful for people like me. Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks. You definitely drop Gems in all of your videos!!!

[@katie]

so glad it was helpful!! and lol I wish I could have watched this video a few months ago 😅

[@suwayhamblaylock7357]

I appreciate the tips in renaming and organizing the videos in a folder. Thanks for sharing!

[@zypresse2726]

thanks so much ! such an informative video without overwhelming the audience! I will start my reading vlog today ! thanks!

[@mymoena_3497]

I'm really so nervous to start my KZbin channel but finding your videos are really getting me into a comfortable space to just do it. 😊

[@amelie_peters_]

You're amazing Katie. I love how your videos are so resourceful, efficient and transparent!

[@kiaonetwothree]

this is the bible 🙌🏽 i’ve been filming with my phone, but the editing part was like you said tricky. this video was so helpful and new tipps as well ❤

[@vulpipunkgaming]

WHAT PERFECT TIMING. I have been recording w/ my phone lately and run into small issues here and there. This video helped the process better! thankyou

[@SPIRITWILDCHILD28]

I'm a new KZbinr living in Panama where we do a lot of walking. I had never heard of a gimbal until you mentioned it. Your videos are my favorite as a beginner, Thank you

[@tokyorecordstyle]

I set my iPhone camera with your settings. Thank you for all this leg work. I appreciate the heavy lifting. I also always approve your videos. Always feel well worth my time.

[@Gigichew]

Katie, you are GOAT. i love your videos and binge watching them like crazy. I hope that my videos get better and better with your tips!

[@mayawalksdogs]

THANK YOU for your help on this! The task of figuring all this out seems less daunting now.

[@DarkBlueNutrition]

I haven’t even watched the full video but I just wanna say, I adore your videos Katie! they’re so helpful and straightforward… and you’ve officially encouraged me to get better at including simple b-roll in my content. Thanks for all that you do!

[@cassmunoz9598]

Thank you so much! now that i have my settings good to go.. I will be filming my first ever youtube video vlog as my work from home day as a therapist. :)

[@Ber.itsCold]

This video is over the moon valuable. I can’t thank you enough! Hopefully you got a kickback because I bought a couple of things from your list! 🎉

[@keonikane5759]

I would love to see a video of how you use all your applications like Epidemicsounds !! love the video!

[@AsianAussieAbroad]

Thanks so much for this! I’m getting ready to be consistent in vlogging now!

[@bansuripandya]

You have absolutely no idea how helpful this video has been! may you be blessed with all the abundance times fold!

[@jennifer_walker]

Small KZbinr who just started on here, I’ve been using my phone to do my KZbin videos!

[@meganminns]

Thank you for this!! I’ve been wanting to get back into KZbin and vlogging but have struggled to get started - you just made this seem so much easier!

[@nothagensodlingar4965]

Love this video. Helps alot to see what tech you use for filming.

[@interstelly1]

I love your content and your explanations! I am actually engaged and understanding.

[@tuyetbeauty]

Thank you Katie! I’ve been stalling to start but it’s about time!

[@alex.porterfield]

🪩🪩🪩 SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!! I've decided to start my channel with just my iPhone and will start by documenting my 30th birthday trip to Tulum in January! I've never done this before so thank you for all of these tips! Gonna step out of my comfort zone and try new things in 2024!

[@katie]

omg that's so exciting!! have the best time in Tulum!! 🪩

[@_amariee]

Love this! I’ve decided to wait a year before getting a camera, so far my phone has not let me down in most cases ❤ Also thanks for the tech tips. Could you do a video on how to overcome awkward moments talking to the camera and filming in public 🥴 Tips on how to overcome those issues?

[@katie]

that's awesome!! and I love that idea - I can definitely put together a guide for getting over awkwardness when filming in public :) i'll add it to my list for the new year

[@ninakantmandal]

OMG!! The Image Capture tip is exactly what I've been looking for for so many months! I couldn't figure out how to drop files efficiently straight to my hard drive! Thank you so much!! I'm still trying to figure out my MacBook and your video truly helped! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@ninisoart]

I really appreciate how informative your videos are while not feeling like the information is overwhelming. You break everything down nicely, I enjoy your videos, they’re helpful! Thank you Katie 😊

[@darkbrownandbright]

Hi Katie, just wanted you to know that I just purchased your Domestika course. This is the first time I have purchased any sort or service or product from an influencer...I am excited. Love your content by the way.

[@zpinkcloudz]

The Insta flow helps me so much with being comfortable getting stable vlogging footage from the back cam!!! Highly rate that device and the DJI mics

[@paigeytdiary]

🪩 Not you reading my mind on the video I needed. A big goal of mine in 2024 is to FINALLY start the KZbin channel I’ve been wanting to start for so many years and I’m gonna be starting off with just my phone

[@nicoledeanna-xo]

Thank you for all the input babes 🖤

[@petrastravels]

Yes yes yesssss!! Thank you!!! You read my mind, because I needed this video. Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁

[@jessiestenerson]

Thank you sooooo much for the in depth “how to” technical explanation/advice! I’m going to have to re-watch it multiple times for it to sink in though lol.

[@RobinsonKris]

🪩🪩🪩 Thanks, Katie! Im learning so much from you. Happy holidays to you and Dan.

[@katie]

thanks so much for watching Kris!! and happy holidays to you too 💖

[@mahoganydrive]

I’ve been using my phone for two years! It’s working out pretty well so far. Great tips for some extra tools. I may get something for audio

[@Insightswithwendy]

🪩thank you for a wonderful year of great content!

[@katie]

thank you so much Wendy!! ❤️

[@Insightswithwendy]

@@katie omg!! I just got such an adrenaline rush for your reply! So made my 2023!!! Thank you! 🤩 YES👊

[@SageandSlip]

Super great tips and tricks. Thank you! I'm starting my Pottery YT channel this year and was debating just using my phone. I'm going to go for it!

[@happytrailshomestead]

Thank you Katie!

[@Lauradepalma222]

So helpful! Thank you for filming this and spreading your Knowledge!

[@seanhenriques808]

A helpful video for newbies like me. Appreciate it and keep up the good work!!

[@TheTechTrance]

As someone who creates content on TECH and AI, I appreciated this technical take on creating content! I usually talk in front of the camera but I'm soon transitioning to the vlogging style as well. Your tips were very helpful, thank you! For anyone else who is just starting their content journey, you got this! I can also see AI being a larger part of our content creation, so that will be an interesting evolution

[@azuricah]

This was EXCELLENT information

[@jackivlogs6728]

I swear you make the best videos. I alwayssss learn something from you videos. And its like you always upload what i need to learn at the perfect time. lol. Whether your new here or not your always teaching us. Love you and your videos!!! Thank You Katie!!!!

[@CreatingwithKaya]

I'm so glad you've been vlogging! This is really inspiring me to get back into it. I love the quality of camera, but i love the ease of a phone. And arguably, the stabilization is WAY better on a phone. at least compared to my RP.

[@Lord_frosted]

Thank you for making informative easy to follow videos 💖

[@janetrobinson8925]

Thank you so much. You do a great job explaining vlogging!

[@JourneywithGigi]

omg INCREDIBLY helpful 😁🫶 and amazing editing as always 😉✨

[@katie]

thank you so much, Gigi!!

[@embracingvintagehomemaking]

Loved loved loved this video. You answered a couple of questions I’ve been needing to research. Thank you! ❤

[@katie]

so glad to hear that!!

[@jambyun1278]

WOW the tips on the file management and space saving are SO HELPFUL!!! 😭🤌🏻 TYSM FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

[@dreawelty]

🪩 YAY!! Excited for this one

[@jessicashmdt]

Okay this is my final sign to start on my iPhone! ♥️

[@nokuzolakhesi]

This was so informative Katie thank you so much ❤

[@ilTHfeaa]

this is so great tysm! and the tip about having the lab mic inside your shirt is 10/10, i got a lav mic for my old phone (now i have the iphone 15 so the lightening wont work now) and the audio was so bad bc my hair kept scraping up against the mic but lav inside of the shirt sounds so much more useful! i’m definitely not gonna splurge on the wireless dji mic rn but that’s definitely a useful tip

[@DaffinyMe]

This video is EVERYTHING!!!!

[@surfsociete]

Thank you! this was so comprehensive and helpful!

[@AileenTownsend]

Love this helpful video! It felt very honest and not upselly! I'm just starting out a small business, and I (the "Boomer" that I am according to my kids) now need to learn some of these skills for promoting my products 😅

[@Crystal-Cuevas]

Getting into vlogs here & there, this was very helpful 💗

[@DarkBlueNutrition]

Can you do a technical video on how you find the right music for the background of your videos? I’ve found the music is typically too distracting and it’s hard to find the perfect fit!

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Wow, thank you for all of these fantastic tips and the 411. Def buying several of these items, and love the music app tip!!! ❤❤

[@billregan1981]

The best camera is the one in your pocket! Thanks for the tips 😊

[@amayaperry]

I love this! I’m getting back into content creation and all i have is my iphone 12 mini rn. I wish i had more storage (128gb) and i feel most tech videos don’t talk about storage enough. I do want to upgrade my phone (especially for 512gb) but until i can I’m going to film on this one. ❤

[@zuzu_1]

I really needed to see this, because I’ve been making too many excuses 😭. I feel so inspired by this and I appreciate the time you took to make this 💗

[@t-helen-price]

Thanks for making vlogging with a phone more doable, accessible and convenient! Keep up the awesome content! :)

[@lifebyjamie]

Loveee these types of videos, love how you break it all down and give such clear examples!! Would love to hear more about how you organise and store all of your short form content. I find it so overwhelming. I know you keep b roll from short form to use later which makes sense. But do you also back up all of your finished short form content? As well as ALL the clips that you used to make them?! I feel like I’m going to fill up my storage space so quickly by saving EVERYTHING on my hard drives when it comes to short form esp when uploading shorts/reels multiple times a week. I can’t believe how quick I filled up 2TB with content 😂

[@emilythefairyy]

i love ur videos i learn something literally everyyyyyy time i watch 🫶

[@a.grace_co]

Thank you so much! As a new channel this is so helpful!

[@JoanneHastie]

I was filming myself in my studio painting today with my phone on a big tripod… I forgot I had one of those extendable tripods from my insta360. They are great little tripods but only good for the insta360… I only recently got a tripod mount for my iPhone that can tilt… hence I wasn’t using the extendable tripod. But now I can!! So much gear 🤪

[@kathrynmcclatchy]

🪩 Thanks, Katie! I'm just starting my KZbin channel and filming on my Android. I appreciate any filming tips.

[@misskaelyn]

I've been looking for a new phone tripod recommendation! Thank you!!!

[@katie]

no problem!! and this one is great, i'm so glad I picked it up!

[@Westcoastknitting_podcast]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m going to launch a KZbin Vlog next month and had planned to research how to get started with my phone. ❤❤❤

[@katie]

that's so exciting!! you've got this 🙌

[@lindabartolucci]

🪩 just wanted to double check that these settings are good for indoor and outdoor filming. Thanks! Great video - very helpful

[@katie]

yes! i use the same settings both for filming inside and outside :) thanks for watching!! 🪩

[@asselbaktan]

So helpful, thank you so much!

[@BijanCelestin]

Very helpful positive and constructive

[@BrianaHarte]

Katie, your content is sooo helpful! I've been binging your videos over the last year and you've helped me more than I can say. I love this video! I've been filming all my videos with my andriod phone and several of these gadgets are now on my 'wish list'! I've been using my front facing camera... I know the backfacing one is much better, but how do you know you're staying in frame if you don’t have one of these cool 'move with me' gadgets yet?

[@maninioveganfoodtravel]

Thank you for this video! super informative! I was about to purchase a camera but I will start with my iPhone instead. Love from Greece! :)

[@antoinettekerins9739]

i seriously love this video

[@DanielLatinel]

I needed this 🤗

[@julieqiuli9360]

This is a super helpful video!! Thanks for this.

[@beelinefox]

hey Katie, i struggled with figuring out the video settings too. if you go to Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC and then select "Automatic" the import to Image Capture will automatically convert the 4k 60fps HVEC videos to a .mov format. i discovered that by accident haha was curious if you tried that yet

[@NectarHandmade]

Just got the tripod and there was a $10 off coupon! So excited to get started!

[@ladyyaya6782]

I love love love Epidemic Sound! Great video content ❤

[@erinpompa]

Thank you so much

[@SociallyChrissyTV]

I loved this vidoe so much. I'm so mad I bought the mics and the new iPhone is uncapitable lol. You have inspired me to make a series thank you.

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Katie I am currently carrying Sony digicam W310 apparently and apart from that m totally satisfied that luckily I m not using any reburbished Apple 🍎

[@ChantelleArts]

such an amazing guide, so helpful ❤❤❤

[@theartbysteph]

Thank you SO much for this!!! Currently, I’m using my iPhone to jump into the world of vlogging! This is SO helpful! Also, what “budget friendly” laptop would you recommend for a beginner vlogger? Eyeing a MacBook, for the future, but want an interim laptop to use until then. Something very user friendly when it comes to editing! Thank you!!

[@RymVri108]

I've been a pro videographer/editor for a decade, and I just upgraded my phone accessories for on-the-go filming instead of my DSLR. I still have my DSLR, but I use it less now.

[@jemimavoigt]

thank you for this! im planning on going to new york at some time in the future and i want to vlog it

[@nikkiyevette]

So thankful for all the gems here. Thank you ❤

[@KoolCreation]

Great tips thanks

[@stevensirski]

Genius renaming workflow! Any more automation tips??

[@slurpwis]

9:35 case in point

[@facelessyoutubelg]

thank you for this

[@jupitersplans]

this is so helpful, thank you! i vlog on my iphone 11 pro because it is easy and i feel too awkward using a "professional" camera in public 🙈 i am running out of storage on my macbook, do you have any tips on storage/editing from an external hard drive? would love to see a video on that 😊 happy holidays!

[@trudysusan9350]

Thanks Katie! Super helpful details

[@TheEclecticCottage]

Cute video … since the title of this post is about creating videos with your iPhone let me ask you the big question (at least big for me) … how do you work around the ridiculous fact that I phone does not offer a pause option for video? If you were the video software development team for iPhone you only have one job … how do you forget to include the pause button? Record * Pause * End … couldn’t be all that complicated. Never thought about switching to an Android until I started making tutorial videos on KZbin. Having to stitch multiple videos together with separate software seems to make them take so much longer to upload to KZbin. I’m not the most tech savvy kid on the block so any tips from you or anyone else reading this would be appreciated.

[@sarahgirlsoaps]

I love my Anker charger. Takes a while for it to charge, but yes, my devices charge fast and I get multiple charges