MASTER Smartphone Videography: BEGINNER to ADVANCED Tutorial

[@erikpreston2393]

Joining your Patreon has been delightful. I'm so glad that I stumbled across your channel. Alas, the only drawback has been lack of sleep after poring over all of the helpful tomes you've created. A Question: Given all that you know, and given the characteristics of the Iphone Pro (I have a 14 Pro) -- what would be your "default" settings in Filmic Pro, as well as Native? I've run up against a total beast of a workflow with Dolby HDR enabled when trying to replicate the look once I get into a Premiere Timeline. Add to that pain trying to clip match when bringing in other footage (say, Rec 709) and trying to make something seamless. Would you recommend filming in a Flat profile as a default, 10bit, Filmic Extreme, as a default method if the majority of my content will be filmed on my Iphone? I have a DJI OSMO 6 and Filmic integrates with it. But I like the Cinematic Mode of the Iphone for its Depth of Field for Static Interview Situations. I can't select a flat profile on the Native Phone App. It would seem to make sense to not shoot in HDR, but 4K/24 (maybe PRO RES?) Trying to work smart on settings to forgo any surprises in Premiere... Last, do you have the ability to take additional tips beyond your $5 Patreon, or "up" the level of giving that one might do? I'd like to give a more "tangible" form of a thank you -- you are truly a master craftsman.

[@SiHorrocks]

hi Erik and welcome to my Patreon! Glad you find it useful I will answer your questions via Patreon so look out for a PM

[@susmitap1203]

couldn't agree more!!!!

[@sabahudin1]

​@@SiHorrocks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@musicianonfire2257]

I always love the depth of detail you use in these types of videos.. my smartphone videography has definitely improved 10x since I started watching your channel!. Thank you for quality content.

[@KhawabNama-Islamic]

This is true

[@Deaddbunny22]

It's just amazing how precise and simple your teaching is! It's so lovely and easy to follow along!

[@LucienHughes]

Great video! Minor nitpick though, the point made 30:38 is actually a common misconception. "Zooming in" on a photo or "zooming in" with a telephoto lens are physically identical. You can simulate a telephoto lens by cropping a wider shot (in fact most smartphone "telephoto" lenses do exactly this), all you lose is optical clarity and resolution. The only way you can change the amount of optical compression in the frame is by moving closer or further away from the subject, hence the effect shown in the video.

[@BudgetFilmmaking]

I really do appreciate your content. I'm a Mobile Filmmaker, and videos like yours help to improve the look and feel of my short films. Thanks for another very useful video.

[@FilmSpook]

Cool channel, man! Fellow filmmaker to support you, just subscribed! 👍🏾

[@BudgetFilmmaking]

@@FilmSpook Oh dude! I literally just commented on another thread that I was subscribing to you! Thanks a ton dude. I hope we get to collaborate soon.

[@sunnypahloan3281]

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[@theeccentricenglishman4953]

Oh, Simon, I have found someone who does not speak at 180wpm and is relaxed about the presentation. It is so much easier to watch and absorb. I will start my trawl of your smartphone videos with a smile on my face. Thank you. PS -Don't chase my channel it is in its very early stages of development

[@blutey]

Thanks for these videos. Even though they're aimed at smartphones, the information is applicable to normal digital cameras as well.

[@petersherwood3808]

Thank you for your excellent teaching. I am working my way through your KZbin videos, whilst reluctant to complain about others in this space Your style fits my learning style and I have very little to offer in term of improvement. Well done amd please continue.

[@espadasensei]

Thank you very much for this amazing effort. Most complete and comprehensive video explaining all vidoegraphy basics.

[@tbonemicelli9051]

Thank you very much for this course. Getting ready to start my second short film and will be doing it with my iPhone. You explain everything so clearly. Great, great work.

[@SorayaWhitethorn]

A very informative and comprehensive video. This helped me in improving my videography skills.

[@dennscothbusinnessadvisors]

Brilliantly explained. We need people like you with us.

[@SiHorrocks]

My new book 170+ page manual: Smartphone Videography - Beginner to Advanced: www.patreon.com/posts/57627903 00:00 Intro 00:25 Beginner vs Pro 02:12 Exposure Tip 03:18 Framing 07:35 How Many Takes? 08:40 Exposure 12:00 Dynamic Range 18:28 Manual Control 20:37 Focus 24:58 Shot Types 28:14 Lenses 31:42 How to Choose Frame Rate

[@U60singlemum99]

Thank you 💖

[@davidalderson7761]

Learned something in 40 Seconds in this video. I had no idea you could swipe exposure while in video record mode. I just bought you could tap an area. RTFM or what. Thanks a lot.

[@TheDobermanGuy]

Thanks for your videos! Really great! Smartphones are getting better and better but it’s how we use them that counts the most!

[@SiHorrocks]

yesss

[@TheDobermanGuy]

@@SiHorrocks btw did you already compared ProRES results between native camera and filmic pro on iPhone 13?

[@SiHorrocks]

@@TheDobermanGuy don't have an iPhone 13 yet 😕

[@TheDobermanGuy]

@@SiHorrocks ah ok. :) I thought you were already testing it. Probably it has some nice capabilities with 4:2:2 ProRES. Everyone is testing the “cinematic” thing but I think that the real big thing is the ProRES.

[@susmitap1203]

This is the 1st time I have come across your video...5 min watching your content and I am 100% sure I learned more than ever. I am a lifer on your channel now hopefully!

[@SiHorrocks]

Thank you and welcome!

[@lukedodge2754]

I got more value outta this video than I hoped for...thank you!

[@naturallovekinks2554]

Your voice is so soothing

[@dripmaestro1254]

What an amazing video. Helped me a ton as a beginner. Thanks!

[@MrTorrit]

A really excellent, generous video with great tips that I can use immediately.

[@weslie6131]

This video deserves way more views and likes. Thank you for this gem!

[@A.Y.T]

YOU ARE AMZING MAN ... ALL WHAT I NEED IN ONE VIDEO ONLY😍

[@albertoyape2976]

I love this man, thank you for clear details about filming... 🙌🏻

[@dja-rox5345]

This video is great! I'd like to add that if you're super unsure and don't even want your friends to know then just join a group in another country! You'll feel pretty confident knowing that no one could possibly ever know you. 😂

[@MassimilianoGallieri]

New Patreon support here! Thanks for the book! Ciao from Italy!

[@Leeroyz1]

Once again Simon, another amazing KZbin video! I thoroughly enjoy your videos! I’m a beginner and have just bought myself a Dji OM 4 SE gimbal and I’m constantly watching and replaying your videos to get practice and inspiration. Keep up the fantastic work! I’m always looking forward to more videos from you. Do you have any videos on how to set up good microphone set ups on your gimbal with your iPhone? Thanks

[@SiHorrocks]

I don't use a mic attached to the phone, I prefer to use my Rode Wireless GO II and record audio separately. Otherwise the cable will restrict the gimbal

[@physiotherapyinsider6468]

This is great! 👍👍👍

[@RidersUnited]

I am new to your channel and cant thank you enough for all these great tips. I love it. I have my own channel one year old only and still try to learn about videography and this is priceless info. Recently I switched from gopro 9 to iphone 13pro and watching your videos helps a LOT. Thank you sir!!!

[@argon3329]

The single best video on KZbin for smartphone information. Great tutorial 👍🏻 thankyou

[@Followersoftruth_zm]

Here for the first time, feels like I'll be here for a while😂❤ Love the way you disclose off information like a holistic teacher 😂

[@BentleyLifeStylePhotography]

The content is useful and beautiful presented. The sound on the main video was really nice - the finishing "ciao" noticeably different (I thought my AirPods had dropped out tee-hee).

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍I recently found your channel & I’m glad I did. I feel like I struck gold. Your content & info is awesome. Thank you. 🙏💝

[@SiHorrocks]

Welcome aboard the MoMo train!

[@dannythewanderingmonk]

That was TONS of information and you are a generous man.

[@aslansmountain1447]

Sooo helpful. Thank you. Noone else comes close

[@fancybear9476]

Just find your channel and it's really interesting please continue what you doing 🙌 You are doing an incredible job thank you for everything you show us it's very special 👌

[@Rocketryman]

The first thing that will trip you up. You are not a filmmaker. We make MOVIES, not films. We work with DIGITAL VIDEO, not film. :-) You are a content creator or a MOVIEMAKER. Not a filmmaker. We use DIGITAL VIDEO. Smartphones do not film they are DIGITAL VIDEO cameras. :-) You do not film, you video. Film, filming, and filmmaking are the most misused words in the industry. 🙂 Digital Video and film require different skill sets. Having DIFFERENT historical and TECHNOLOGICAL timelines spanning 150 years. Have PRIDE and KNOWLEDGE of the gear we use including the words that describe what we do. Our tools are Digital Video, Non-linear, and CGI. We are moviemakers, not filmmakers and we do what film wishes it could. We are Videographers and/or cinematographers. 🙂 We video or are videoing, we do not film. That's the other RARE professionals who know how to use film and film cameras, like an ARRIFLEX 435 Panavision R-200 and Steenbeck flatbed film editors. Know the difference and have a better understanding of the craft. You will also stand out in an industry polluted with point-and-shoot "pros". Respect to you.✌♥

[@jlippencott1]

The final result is what is important, not how you got there. The gear you use is immaterial.

[@WillNewcomb]

Brilliant! So helpful and your manner is so easy to listen to. Thank you. Such a lot to take in?

[@SiHorrocks]

thanks Will! Glad to hear it was helpful

[@kgramaprasad822]

Sir fortunate to see your worth seeing video . Another question which keeps annoying is which mobile has better camera technically. If I get answer from you I feel lucky. Thank you.

[@wild-radio7373]

Thank you!♡

[@-LegioPatriaNostra-]

Very very helpfull. Buying my 1st IPHONE this week.... 13 pro max, and start filming. Cheers

[@RacVentsincTV_911]

This is very interested, you improve my photography. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@DEVENDRACREATOR1556-]

Thank you so much sir ❤❤

[@SiHorrocks]

Most welcome

[@CambodiaWonder]

Thank for sharing Simon, that's was very helpful!

[@ybbgraphicdesign]

The Luzern flower bridge!❤

[@Msjt888]

Love to see you review the new pixel 6 pro for filming. My main concern is how it'll post on IG, but I'm so curious how the phone does for filming cinematic shots.

[@king6463]

Unfortunately it's not looking promising as Google over promised and under delivered..Sony has a new 1 inch sensor phone with much better results

[@Msjt888]

@@king6463 :'( yeah I saw that too!! Too bad

[@ashrafa6903]

wonderful video, you are the best, you voice your way, everything just perfect

[@thirteencoffins]

Please tell what microphone are you using in this video. That is seriously one of the best sounding voices in a KZbin video that I've heard. I know you've listed equipment in the description but if you can tell what exact microphone you used while recording and sitting, that would be very helpful. And Thank you for this very informative video. I have subscribed your channel. 👏🙏

[@SiHorrocks]

a Sennheiser 416 that I bought in 2009 to shoot my feature film

[@Millionaire-Paul]

Thank you Simon, I learnt loads from this video.

[@PietsMusings]

Thanks for so simply helping me to understand FPS.

[@JoelDino]

I’m going to try to do the same making instant ramen!

[@elstifo]

Unintentional ASMR. Great information.

[@Paul1962]

Great video. Could you do a video more about the beginner to pro section? I am not a beginner, but I struggle in this area. While on holiday, we went to a Japanese garden, and it was wow, I need to get some video of this. So you are not prepared, it's a spur-of-the-moment thing, and one goes into meltdown. I try to get a selection of wide, medium and close-up shots, but I can't connect it all together in the edit. I can't seem to get the shoot for the edit concept unless I have loads of time to pre-plan. But when on holiday, you don't get that time; it's "I need to get this on video now"! (my partner doesn't want to spend several hours on a film set) A video on such a scenario would be a godsend. Thanks.

[@innatemusic]

Very nice, man!

[@jonnroc]

This. Is. Awesome! Thank you. You just gained 1 more subscriber!

[@SiHorrocks]

Welcome!

[@Ryutai7]

damn this video had a lot of good tips packed into a short time. amazing, thank you!

[@maclenejourney6790]

Thank u for ur tips like us small creator... God bless you

[@Essexdrones]

I assume you do voice over work ? Great video as all of your content

[@michel.h_cf99]

Greets from Switzerland, nice pics of Lucerne 😊

[@SiHorrocks]

Hi Michel! 👋

[@fabianm4327]

Great knowledge, thank you for it!

[@condezftv9083]

Thank you so much sir for sharing your knowlegde. Specially for those freshman in this field just like me. I plan to make vlogs sooner, and again thank you very much for your wonderfull educational and informative video. God bless,

[@RUNKARA]

Thank you for this amazing video sir. Really enjoyed it :) ❤🙏

[@elbori66]

Thanks!

[@Escekar]

Absolutely brilliant.. thank you.

[@OnsGaanNouBraai]

Great video!! Thank you so much for the advice :-)

[@marsxollective]

I love your voice so much

[@LovingAtlanta]

🤔@3:05 that’s a good idea 😭@3:11 unfortunately iphone…..unfortunate indeed 😂💝

[@gumemeho]

I love this video! But what I think I love the most is that you use an Android. Most of these kinds of videos use an iPhone. I feel seen!

[@itsdevi]

Lovely video! Thanks!!!

[@B32FILMS]

Great video mate 😊🙏

[@peruemprende10]

thanks a lot simon, im searching your video of filmaking under $500 i can't find it did you remove it ?? thanks

[@vlog-kl2hh]

صوتك يريح البال وارتاح عندما استمع لك🥰😇

[@taomastertrading]

You deserve 1B like!

[@souradeeppall]

Am I watching a ASMR video😌

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great reivew.

[@evatomenio5]

I love the voice

[@rababel-difrawy7461]

How useful is your tutorial, thanks so much May I know how to get a copy of the book please ?

[@SiHorrocks]

thank you. At the moment it's available to members on patreon. www.patreon.com/SilentEye

[@rababel-difrawy7461]

@@SiHorrocks and what about whom are not members 😊

[@benjaminjacob5883]

Thank you Simon for this expensive advice 😮 But I've got an issue with accessing the link@patreon

[@SiHorrocks]

Hi Benjamin! If you are a member please contact me via Patreon. If you have an issue signing up to Patreon, let me know the issue

[@evoluxar]

Perfect video.

[@CourtandHolly]

Loved the video, will hopefully be joining

[@SiHorrocks]

Thank you and welcome to Patreon!

[@BSSM-TSR]

Hi great video. But I have a sight problem I connect the Samsung S21 to the TV using a c-type and HDMI cable. It works in camera mode, but I can't hide or toggle the controls. The controls also appear on the tV. Trying to use this at our church with my s21 as a video camera. Is there a way to hide or toggle the controls in camera mode so they don't display on the screen? Thanks

[@anonymiz6985]

Subscribed

Hello my friend! Nice what you do. I have a desire I want to learn how to make movies with cellphones... I'm going to follow you...

[@ambanx]

Sangat bermanfaat, salam hangat dari Indonesia...

[@kinirog3526]

Hello sir what samsung phone are you using?

[@SiHorrocks]

note20 ultra

[@tennis3605]

Thanks. Thanks.

[@lesleytaylor8913]

Love your channel, super clear and informative as always. Can you recommend an editing app where I can choose playback frame rate, etc for someone just starting out that will be of use long term as I improve please?

[@SiHorrocks]

what will you be editing on?

[@lesleytaylor8913]

@@SiHorrocks initially an iPad Pro, in the future iMac or Mac Pro

[@SiHorrocks]

@@lesleytaylor8913 I recommend LumaFusion for iPad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpS4mKZneMZgfKM

[@lesleytaylor8913]

@@SiHorrocks thanks for your help, much appreciated. Looking forward to the next video

[@heideluciano4905]

I see that you own both android and iPhone which phone do you think is better when it comes to filming using stabilizer especially DJI or zhiyun device

[@SiHorrocks]

The apps that come with the gimbals usually work better on iPhones. Otherwise, not much difference

[@ChrisSmith-nr8wh]

Good B rolls from Luzern.

[@AgeofRogerio]

When I shoot manual I always seem to forget about setting white balance. I'm mostly lazy and shoot auto, but I really need to perfect my manual settings.

[@SiHorrocks]

Can be a bit of a chore. Depends how much time you have for each shot as well

[@beautybyng]

This is so educa

[@cruisingforone]

Does Filmic Pro do exposure compensation?

[@SiHorrocks]

no it's mostly full manual control stuff

[@dineshvkumarangapandu07]

TQ dear brother

[@rafaeldiaz8478]

KZbin subtítulos en español! Gracias 🙏🏽

[@игорьчембулаев-ц6р]

you super!!! but I don t have iphone .....I like your content!!! I,m Russian

[@meghmehta8275]

Suggest me good video camara in android phone?! Pixel 5 worth Or samsung 20fe For video with filmic pro And tell me your personal mobile choice

[@RaichoNikolov]

How to buy the book?

[@SiHorrocks]

all books and other learning material are available to download for members. $5, cancel any time www.patreon.com/SilentEye

[@lorilopez6806]

What settings would you suggest in pro mode on Note 20 Ultra for indoor concert videos?

[@SiHorrocks]

24fps, slow shutter, low ISO

[@lorilopez6806]

@@SiHorrocks Thank you! Much appreciated

[@Enrique_Lazaro]

Peter Greenaway??? 5:40

[@SiHorrocks]

Wes Anderson

[@Met9171]

By touching the mid screen doesn't pop up settings on my phone.My camera brightness still relies on that scroll down of settings from the top of my phone.Or is there any wrong i committed perhaps?

[@SiHorrocks]

what phone are you using?

[@Met9171]

Thanks, I'm using hisense h30

[@SiHorrocks]

@@Met9171 I don't know that phone. Unfortunately, all Android work differently and it could be that your device doesn't have that function

[@Met9171]

On my camera I only see ISO & most of the settings you mentioned being on the settings for when I set a camera to shoot photos but not for vid.As for shooting a vid I only see settings for stability,Shutter,zoom,480-1080,so I'm surprised when you mention all the settings that are for shooting photos on my phone camera if wheather do they affect video shots on my phone since my vid has its own settings separate from When I capture i pic?

[@zukins5003]

This is an awesome and very clear informative channel, thank you sir. Subscribe and like

[@playercool003]

Can we edit smartphone videos on Premier Pro ?

[@SiHorrocks]

yes

[@playercool003]

@@SiHorrocks thnks!😊 your videos help a lot👍