Creating Online Video with iPhone

Course details

Explore the fundamentals of shooting great-looking video with an iPhone. Mobile devices have transformed video production, making it possible to capture new angles and perspectives without a large crew or lots of additional equipment. Instructor Nick Harauz shows how to shoot talking heads and support material like B-roll, and capture slow-motion and time-lapse footage. He explains how to keep shots organized, on and off the set, and walks through a post-production workflow for editing videos either directly on the iPhone or on a computer. He also introduces a variety of iPhone apps that can create effects like hyperlapse and the golden hour look. Finally, Nick shows how to upload completed videos for sharing on YouTube or Instagram.

Learning objectives
Planning a production
Finding affordable lighting and audio equipment
Shooting video at the right size and frame rate
Preparing an iPhone for recording
iPhone camera improvements
Shooting slow-motion and time-lapse video
Editing video on an iPhone or computer
Using third-party apps

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What makes iPhone great

1. Video Production Basics

03 - Telling your story
04 - Planning your shots
05 - The importance of framing
06 - How much should I shoot
07 - Basics of frame size and frame rate
08 - Adding iPhone production value with a stabilizer
09 - Portable and affordable lighting solutions
10 - Working with iPhone lavs and boom mikes
11 - Some of the differences between still and video options

2. Shooting Video

12 - The difference between iPhone versions
13 - iPhone 11 video camera improvements
14 - iPhone 12 and HDR
15 - Two new features from the iPhone 13 lineup
16 - The budget-friendly iPhone SE
17 - Tips for shooting vertical and square video
18 - Basic iPhone camera settings
19 - Preparing your iPhone for recording
20 - Setting exposure and focus
21 - Shooting a talking head on the fly
22 - Getting creative with shooting support materials
23 - Getting creative with in-camera transitions
24 - Shooting slow motion
25 - Shooting time-lapse video

3. Setting Up a Livestream with iPhone

26 - Using your iPhone as a webcam
27 - Introduction to SlingStudio with iPhone for livestream
28 - Walking through a multiple-iPhone livestream setup
29 - The multiple-iPhone livestream performance example

4. Post-Production

30 - Staying organized and backing up your files
31 - Editing video on your phone
32 - Editing video on a computer - Free apps
33 - Editing video on a computer - Paid apps
34 - Uploading your videos to YouTube
35 - Uploading your videos to Instagram
36 - Working in post with vertical and square video
37 - Exporting HD projects for social media rormats
38 - Editing with Cinematic mode in Final Cut Pro
39 - Working with iPhone HDR footage in Premiere and Final Cut Pro

5. Additional Apps to Considar

40 - Shooting with FiLMiC Pro or MAVIS
41 - Using Sun Seeker and Golden Hour
42 - Using DJI GO for hyperlapse and tracking
43 - Using Artemis
44 - Using Adobe Rush
45 - Using LumaFusion

Conclusion

46 - Case example - Showing the final product
47 - Next steps