Video production with the mobile phone («VIDEO»)

• Learning how to put an interview partner and/or yourself in the right light and image
• Understanding the basic tools (tripod, microphone, lighting) for professional video recording
• Shooting and editing a short story on a smartphone

1 Pimp my Camera

• The tripod for a steady picture
• When a microphone is needed
• Using light correctly

2 Interviews

• A clear message thanks to good sound
• Presenting the interview partner in the best light
• How to make the interview partner look competent
• Tips & tricks for video conferences

3 Mobile phone camera settings

• Getting to know the camera better
• Setting the focus correctly
• The right format
• Difference HD and 4K

4 B-roll shooting

• Image composition
• Turning a photo into a video
• Cadragen instead of pans and zooms

5 Small dramaturgy

• No connection errors
• Editing interviews
• Working with time jumps

6 Exercises

• Conduct an interview or record a presentation
• Filming and editing a short «montage»

This course consists of alternating theory and exercises so that the theory can be put into practice right away.

The course is aimed at anyone who:

• Wants to make more use of social media videos professionally
• Wants to stand in front of the camera themselves with confidence
• Communicates often via video conferencing tools such as TEAMS, Zoom, Skype, etc.
• Has concrete ideas for a video, but doesn't know how to implement them

Interest in moving images is an advantage, no other previous experience is required for this course. 

What to bring:

• Smartphone with a full battery and at least 1GB of free storage space 
• Headphones
• if available: Tripod, gimbal, microphone, lightning adapter, etc.

Please install the following app in advance:

• CapCut - Video Editor (iPhone / Android)