row row--component-margin
col-xxs-8 left-col
clp-component-render
what-you-get
js-simple-collapse js-simple-collapse--what-you-get" data-purpose="course-objectives" data-more="See more
js-simple-collapse-inner
what-you-get__content
what-you-get__title What you'll learn
what-you-get__items
what-you-get__item what-you-get__item--columns
udi udi-check what-you-get__iconwhat-you-get__textThe fundamentals of cinematography and visual storytelling (with ANY kind of camera)
what-you-get__item what-you-get__item--columns
udi udi-check what-you-get__iconwhat-you-get__textHow to turn your smarphone into a professional-quality video camera
what-you-get__item what-you-get__item--columns
udi udi-check what-you-get__iconwhat-you-get__textMobile filmmaking tech and app overviews
what-you-get__item what-you-get__item--columns
udi udi-check what-you-get__iconwhat-you-get__textAnd how to shoot high-quality, cinematic video with your smartphone
row row--component-margin
col-xxs-8 left-col
row row--component-margin
col-xxs-8 left-col
clp-component-render
requirements" data-purpose="course-requirements
requirements__titleRequirements
requirements__content
requirements__list
requirements__itemA smartphone and a video camera app. Any device, old or new is fine.
requirements__itemPlease note: We use an iPhone and primarily the FiLMiC Pro app, but it does NOT matter what phone or app you use. This course is about cinematography and smartphone video production, not specific products (although some are demonstrated). If you're looking to learn the FiLMiC Pro app then consider our comprehensive training course "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (link at bottom of page).
requirements__itemThis is a beginner's course, so no filmmaking experience is required.
row row--component-margin
col-xs-8 left-col" data-purpose="curriculum-practice-test
row row--component-margin
col-xxs-8 left-col
clp-component-render
description js-user-tracker-click" data-purpose="course-description" data-user-tracker-schema="action-logs" data-user-tracker-object-id="2649348" data-user-tracker-action="full-description-read" data-user-tracker-target-selector-class="js-simple-collapse-more-btn
- "Highly recommend this course!" -Monty D.
- "Just bought the course and already loving it!" -Michael G.
_______________________________________________________
In this course you'll first learn the fundamentals of cinematography and visual storytelling that applies to using any and all kinds of cameras. Then we explore the technical aspects that make shooting smartphone video different than shooting with traditional cameras. And finally we tie it all together with apps, filmmaking gear and accessories that will help best tell your story.
Covers these topics and more:
Composition & Framing
The Rule of Thirds
Stage Direction (The 180° Rule)
3-Point Lighting
Types of Camera Movement (with real-world examples)
Aperture, ISO and Shutter (for traditional cameras & smartphones)
White Balance & Focus
Smartphone lenses (built-in and third-party)
Video Camera Apps (our favorites)
Third-Party Filmmaking Gear & Accessories (tripod mounts, gimbals, dollies, lighting, ND filters and a lot more)
And please note this course will be routinely updated whenever there are new app & tech advancements that are necessary to include!
The best thing is once you learn the basic principles of cinematography (composition, framing & lighting) those skills will stay with you forever and can be used regardless of the kind of camera (including smartphones) you shoot with in the future.
Don't wait to create! Start today and unlock the potential of the amazing camera you carry in your pocket.
audience" data-purpose="course-audience
audience__titleWho this course is for:
audience__list
Beginners to intermediate... indie filmmakers, YouTubers, mobile journalists, corporate video producers, social media creators, etc.
Anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of cinematography and smartphone video production (and mobile filmmaking)
The lessons in this course will apply to any and all kinds of productions, but note that many of the examples presented are from movie & TV style projects
Also, this course is NOT your normal "lecture" style course where an instructor just talks and talks and talks to the camera but rarely shows anything. This course is all about hands-on demonstrations along with "How To" instruction throughout. And students can ask questions at any time via comments on the lessons