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Filming With A Smartphone Course

Shoot professional-quality video on your smartphone on this practical one-day course.

Covers kit, manual settings, audio, lighting and interview composition.

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Filming With A Smartphone course

Filming With A Smartphone Course

Filming With A Smartphone Course

Shoot professional-quality video content on your smartphone on this practical one-day course. You'll learn what kit you need and how to plan your shoot, how to configure your phone's video settings and use third-party apps, how to apply manual settings for exposure and focus, how to record clean audio with an external microphone, how to use natural light and three-point lighting effectively, and how to compose and shoot professional-looking interviews.

Principles apply to any smartphone — iOS or Android. You'll practise shooting throughout the day.

One Day

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Choose the right kit and plan your shoot
  • Configure your phone settings for video
  • Apply manual settings for exposure and focus
  • Record clean audio with an external microphone
  • Light and compose professional-looking interviews

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You'll need to bring a phone and charger with you for this course. All other equipment will be provided.

Who is this course for?

For anyone who wants to shoot professional-quality video using their smartphone — including marketers, content creators and journalists. Bring your phone and charger; all other equipment provided.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
16th Jun 26 Tue London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
7th Aug 26 Fri London Islington Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
14th Sep 26 Mon London Islington Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
27th Oct 26 Tue London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
18th Nov 26 Wed London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
16th Jun 26 Tue London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
7th Aug 26 Fri London Islington Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
14th Sep 26 Mon London Islington Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
27th Oct 26 Tue London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
18th Nov 26 Wed London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No online dates available at the moment.
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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one to one session with an expert.

We can deliver the course at our centre, live online or at your choice of venue.

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Course Dates

16th Jun 26 (Tue)


Location:London Islington

Places: Hurry - One Place Left!

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £329.00 + VAT

7th Aug 26 (Fri)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT

14th Sep 26 (Mon)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £20.00

You Pay: £379.00 + VAT

27th Oct 26 (Tue)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

18th Nov 26 (Wed)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Introduction to filming with a smartphone

Defining your shoot objectives

What kit is required for a successful shoot

Planning and storyboarding your shoot

Video theory and technology basics

2

Phone setup

Difference between phone operating systems

Using 3rd party applications to improve your shooting

3

Technical settings

Working with manual video settings

ISO and shutter speed explained

Setting a custom white balance

Setting a fixed focus point

4

Getting good sound

The advantages of a plug in microphone

Controlling your sounds environment

Positioning your microphone

5

Lighting your shots

How to use natural light

Basics of three point lighting

Using light to create contrast

The benefits of using a reflector

6

Shots and composition of an interview

Framing basics

Positioning your interviewee

Looking or not looking at the camera

Shooting reverses, noddies and pieces to camera

How to shoot for easier editing

7

Questions and answers

This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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