The Smartphone Filmmaking Handbook

Book excerpt: The Smartphone movie making revolution is here! With the right knowledge and minimal equipment everyone now has the power to make great films with their Smartphone. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, vlogger, journalist, educator, charity worker, student, business professional or individual with a passion to make films with your Smartphone, you will find the information in this book an invaluable resource. You too could be making great movies with the Smartphone you already own and producing award-winning films for minimal cost. Includes 30 chapters with expert knowledge on: The best equipment for your budget. Which camera and editing apps to choose. Lighting, sound and camera techniques. Technical advice on Smartphone movie making. Guides to all the best video camera and editing apps. Reviews on the best Smartphone movie making equipment. Digital video concepts. The key differences between iPhone, Android and Windows Smartphones for movie making. Detailed knowledge on composition, lighting, sound recording, video editing, going live and posting video to the web. How to transfer Smartphone video to a computer. Filming for broadcast television and cinema. The best social media platforms for video. Budget Smartphone filmmaking kits.