How to Film Professional Videos with an Android Smartphone

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Recommended Equipment in this Video:

• Tripod & Smartphone Holder:
- Regular Phones: Width – 2.1 to 2.8″ (5.4 to 7.2cm)
- Large Phones: Width – 2.7 to 3.9″ (6.9 to 9.99cm).

• SmartLAV Microphone + Duct Tape or similar.

• (Optional) Open Camera app

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How to film professional videos with an Android Smartphone.

It's no secret, I'm a big fan of producing video content with Smartphones. The quality of camera’s built in to devices these days has really changed the game, and as they say, “the best camera is the one you have with you”.

While it’s simple to get started, there are a number of simple tips to remember each time you film to really take your results to the next level, and I spend a lot of time these days teaching clients how to get the most out of their devices.

Over the past few months I’ve received a lot of requests to put together a list of my top tips for filming with Smartphones. This video runs through everything you need to start shooting amazing content videos with your Android Smartphone!


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[PrimalVideo]

**Wondering why we recommend the front-facing camera?**
It's MUCH easier to frame the shot and monitor your positioning with the screen facing towards you. Yes, the rear facing camera is better quality in most smartphones - but the front camera is more than good enough in modern devices to get great results in most conditions, and we think the benefits of proper framing (production quality & time saved) outweigh the cost in quality. 😊


Happy shooting!

[azmyrabalqis]

im glad that someone use android ive been searching but all iphone vids

[DaybirdAviaries]

This is the single most helpful video I've watched for helping me get started. Thank you.

[kristenxavier]

I started practicing filming myself yesterday and i felt so awkward, hopefully I'll get over it and can do better.

[angelagonzalo]

Aloha and I am a successful private chef in Hawaii and my social media has been DEAD SPACE for YEARS!!! I was and still am a bit OVERWHELMED but found you on Youtube this am and am SO INCREDIBLY grateful to your videos and direction. I'm subscribed and ready to embark on this journey. I hope to make the social media community proud! THANK YOU!!!!

[MegaToonTV]

the best 9 minute video! i learned a lot of tips! THANKS!!

[FightsRightsAlways]

FINALLY!!! I FOUND ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN ONE PLACE BY A GUY WHO WAS DIRECT AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. THANK YOU!!!!

[alexansari]

Hi Justin, I think that this was the exact information I was looking for and you did a great job explaining what all is needed and how to start making good videos by using our cell phones.
Thanks...

[mocktestmasters]

Briiliant, clear and straight to the point. Thank you.

[Elizabeth-yodi]

I saw the comments saying you were their saviour and thought people were exaggerating. You solved every single issue i had in one video!!! Its crazy that what you said was so simple too. Thank you so much, you have no idea how helpful this was

[moniquebowden]

I'm planning on starting my own channel and I have gone through countless videos try to find out everything I need what I need to do and how I need to set up and I must say that this is the most concise video I have seen so far I thank you for your time and and presenting this video and I appreciate the information you've given me thank you very much awesome.

[HaveAHeartBeHappy]

Justin, thank you for such informative and professional instructional videos. I am so happy that I found your channel!

[Steve-Owens]

Great channel Justin. I will look forward to looking through your Vids.. 👍

[WhaToCook]

omg! thanks so much for sharing the tip of switching to flight mode! many times while I am recording a notification will come though and I eventually have to edit the noise out. TFS this tip!

[arthurwatts]

Thanks Justin - liked and subscribed, both of which are increasingly rare for me with YT in 2016. Looking forward to more content of this standard - especially appreciate your clear diction and no-nonsense delivery.

[GrannyPottyMouth]

After much trial and error (and wardrobe changes to keep my pale face from being over exposed when I was wearing dark clothing), this video is a godsend. Airplane (flight) mode = BRILLIANT! Genius. Thanks. I haven't had a lot of luck with the inexpensive lav mic, but I solved boomy sound issues in my kitchen by padding every surface not visible in the shot (towels, foam mattress pads, throw rugs, blankets. What a difference!

[SabrinaNorbert]

this is from 2015 and it is excellent for someone who is starting now!! Im hooked on your channel!! You are awesome!!

[everydayhowtos]

I just got a phone tripod ! All I need is a ring light and microphone ! Thank you, this video was very helpful but simple 👍🏽😊

[healgrowlovecommunity]

I've watched a ton of these videos (procrastinating much?) and yours is the first to advise flight mode. Obvious if you're a seasoned video maker but a genius revelation for us newbies. Brilliant video - thank you so much!

[AlexSwavely]

My smartphone's default camera app (Google Camera) doesn't have a menu item for exposure or focus lock, but press-and-hold the screen for two seconds on the spot you want to meter will enable the "AF/AE lock" and present a meter on the right you can slide up and down to change the exposure.