Remember when taking home movies involved bulky camcorders, temperamental projectors, or clunky reels of film? Well, that\u2019s another relic of our youth that has been handily replaced by the cellphone. And I, for one, couldn\u2019t be happier about it.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s smartphones record pristine, high-definition video that you can easily capture, view, edit, and share right from the palm of your hand. By keeping these 4 important tips in mind, you\u2019ll be creating mini-cinematic classics in no time\u2014or, at least, capturing beautiful memories of family gatherings, holidays, and special events that are well lit, tightly focused, and just plain fun to watch.<\/p>\n
Start by checking your video settings. Make sure that you\u2019re using the highest quality setting possible; for high definition video, this is 1080p. Use \u201cHDR\u201d (high dynamic range) to get the best color and clarity. And turn on the motion stabilization option, if you have it, to keep your shots steady.<\/p>\n
Be aware of your environment\u2014shooting in natural light, or at the very least a well-lighted area, will always yield the best-looking video. To make your shots a little tighter, move closer to your subject if possible. This way, you\u2019ll avoid using your camera\u2019s zoom, which often produces pixelated, distorted images.<\/p>\n
Remember that video creates very large files, which will use lots of storage. Try saving videos to an SD card, or to cloud storage, to preserve your device\u2019s memory. Though it seems like a natural thing to do, avoid narrating if possible\u2014when you\u2019re taking video with your device, you are much closer to the microphone than the person you\u2019re filming, so your voice will be extra loud.<\/p>\n
Finally, for a much better viewing experience, be sure to turn your phone to the side and film video in the horizontal, or landscape, position. In addition to capturing more of the scene, it will fill much more of the screen when being played back on a phone, laptop, tablet, or other display device.<\/p>\n
Turn your home movies into art with these simple, effective tips. Who knows? Maybe your next \u201cFamily Movie Night\u201d will be spent watching your own newly created masterpieces!<\/p>\n
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Remember when taking home movies involved bulky camcorders, temperamental projectors, or clunky reels of film? Well, that\u2019s another relic of our youth that has been handily replaced by the cellphone. And I, for one, couldn\u2019t be happier about it. Today\u2019s smartphones record pristine, high-definition video that you can easily capture, view, edit, and share right […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":5242,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n