Creating Online Video with Android Phones

Course details

Looking to get more out of your video content without becoming a full-fledged expert in video production? In this course, join Nick Harauz as he teaches you the fundamentals of shooting great-looking video with your Android mobile device. Nick covers the basics of video production, detailing how to tell a compelling story, plan your shots prior to production, work with portable and affordable lighting solutions for Android phones, and get higher-quality audio by leveraging external sound sources. He also shares best practices for the day of the shoot—from adjusting brightness and focus on your device to filming interviews—as well as tips for handling the post-production process.

Learning objectives
Telling your story
Planning your shots
Affordable lighting solutions
Adjusting brightness and focus
Staying organized and backing up your files
Getting better audio
Uploading your videos to social media
Using Sun Surveyor

Concepts

Introduction

What's the best camera phone available
The final product

Video Production Basics

The Android phone for Android users
Telling your story
Planning your shots
The age of vertical video
Basics of frame size and frame rate
Keeping your camera steady
Portable and affordable lighting solutions
Make it sound better

Shooting Video

An Android shoot off - Which one should I get
Wait Before you shoot, consider the following
Adjusting brightness and focus
Shooting a talking head on the fly
Getting creative with your support material
Five ultimate tips for Android cameras

Post-Production and Additional Apps and Gear

Staying organized and backing up your files
Editing video on your phone
Editing video on a computer
Uploading your videos to social media
Shooting with ProShot, FiLMiC Pro, Moment app, and Camera FV-5
Using lenses
Using Sun Surveyor

Conclusion

Next steps