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For a more general course on filmmaking techniques, including using other types of cameras and filming action, interviews, or B-roll, the Video Production course is a better choice, or Filmmaking which includes Video Editing.
This smartphone course is included in all other online courses (Video Production, Filmmaking, Participatory Video Workshop, Video for Anthropology and Social Research, and Video Marketing).
The Smartphone Filmmaking course can be attended online or in-person.
In-person: London SW11
2024
- December 6, 10:00 to 13:00
2025
- January 15, 10:00 to 13:00
- February 6, 10:00 to 13:00
- March 13, 10:00 to 13:00
- April 17, 14:30 to 17:30
- May 21, 14:30 to 17:30
- July 1, 10:00 to 13:00
Online: on Zoom, 15:00-18:30 London time
2024
- December 6, 14:30 to 17:30
2025
-January 15 14:30 to 17:30
-February 6 14:30 to 17:30
-March 11 14:30 to 17:30
-April 17 10:00 to 13:00
-May 21 10:00 to 13:00
-July 1 14:30 to 17:30
SESSION 1
Intro to Smartphone Filming
Smartphone as a camera kit: potentials and limitations
Setting up your phone
Filming with Smartphones
In-built apps: best settings and good practices
Controlling Focus and Exposure
Shooting selfies and framing ‘talking heads’
Recording sound with a phone
How to achieve 'radio quality' audio
Microphone: different types for different uses
External recording devices
Accessories and software
Grip Equipment: frames, clamps, tripods, gimbals
Lighting tips
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