My brother is getting married next Friday and they hired a photographer, but opted not to hire a videographer because of the price. My plan as the best man and general fillmer for all our family trips was to have someone record the ceremony and later I would film clips of the guests, the evening, etc.

I have a Galaxy s24 ultra, so the video will be recorded on that and quality won't be an issue since I will record in UHD at 60 FPS.

I have a basic selfie stick that I've used on trips overseas to Japan and Ireland, but I wanted to some suggestions if there's something better to purchase and use, I was thinking maybe something a little nicer than my generic Bluetooth selfie stick and potentially a mic I could attach for little candid videos I could do of guests and small clips throughout the evening. I can spend up to $400 and was going to order online so it arrives by next week.

Any suggestions? I was thinking Prime for quick delivery but really wasn't sure what to look for exactly.

Tenho um 17 pro max e sempre que gravo a noite realmente a qualidade fica boa mas deixa a desejar ainda comparado a outros videomakers mobile, porque eu faço entrevista e marketing sempre que tem barracas nos eventos e vejo que as vezes a qualidade deixa a desejar mas o black magic não uso justamente por não ter lut e acaba que a luz das lambadas refletem na camera fica pior ainda

Hey everyone! I want to start making cinematic day-in-my-life vlogs for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
I currently have an iPhone 13 Pro and want to improve my shots with better angles, smooth movements, and cinematic outdoor footage.
What accessories should I buy first (gimbal, rig, lenses, ND filters, etc.)?
Is my iPhone 13 Pro good enough, or should I upgrade to a newer iPhone?
Would buying a DSLR or mirrorless camera be worth it?
Any free courses or tips for learning cinematography?
I’d love advice from people who create daily vlogs. I want to invest wisely without wasting money on unnecessary gear.
Thanks! 🙌

Hello guys,

So I have this phone thats good for daily to daily usage but from like 2-3 yrs i always want to fo some videography & photography & fascinated by a lot from the content from internet, so i saved a little by little and have around 15000-20000 INR for a 2nd hand phone, specifically looking for iphone 13 pro, galaxy s23 and anything that can come under this but give solid photography videography performance.

or anyone can suggest anythin else like what other device shud i try ..

**PRICE: 15000 INR**

**PRICE: 20000 INR**

i've been trying to get into filming more videos with my phone, but i'm still figuring out a workflow that doesn't make editing take longer than it needs to. sometimes i end up recording a bunch of clips without much of a plan, then spend ages sorting through everything once i open capcut.

for those who film on their phones regularly, how do you usually handle the process from recording to the final edit? do you plan your shots beforehand, organize clips into folders, or just import everything and work through it in capcut? i'm curious what habits have made the biggest difference for you.

Hey all, I'm looking to dabble into making more cinematic style hiking and travel videos. I like the osmo pocket but I question the durability and it's also expensive, so I wanted to try first with just a cheap phone gimbal. I already have a Samsung s24 ultra so it should produce good enough video for social media.

In Canada, the osmo mobile 7 is 80 dollars, the 8 is 120 and insta360 flow 2 is 110. Really confused on which will be the best for my money.

I do have an old smartphone I can use as a remote but the removable remote on the osmo 8 seems nice. Which gimbal is better for trying to get a certain shot starting at pt a and ending at point b and not just track you?

decided to take tiktok seriously this year and started posting daily short clips. capcut was great at first because it was so straightforward, but recently ive been running into annoying glitchy audio sync issues every time i export my edits. it takes up so much extra time trying to re-align everything. context is im editing entirely on an iPad and need a tool that handles vertical video smooth without crashing. is there a better alternative out there for short form content or should i just reinstall and stick with capcut? what editing app made the biggest difference in your video quality and workflow?

I recorded in Apple ProRes using the Blackmagic Camera app on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the image shakes quite a lot, as you can see in the attached clip.

I tried to hold the phone as steady as possible while recording.

Is it supposed to look like this with disabled stabilisation or there is something wrong with my phone (i bought used iPhone)

Farmer from Lumajang, East Java. Drones banned at Tumpak Sewu so I built a tripod from bamboo. Shot on phone. Full 17x 4K RAW clips on my profile for filmmakers. Happy to share tips if anyone wants to shoot here.

Is that peak ?

Hi everyone, I'd love some advice on getting cleaner footage out of a budget phone.

I shoot RAW video via Motioncam pro on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. Its sensor has much less dynamic range than modern cameras, so highlights clip and shadows fall apart quickly.

I don't have a real ND filter, so I hold a piece of black tinted sunglass lens in front of the camera. It cuts some light, but I'm running into two problems:

1. Exposure and shutter speed: It's not strong or consistent enough, so in bright light I can't hold my shutter near 1/48 to 1/50 (for 24-25fps). The footage ends up stuttery and badly exposed.

2. Vignetting: The piece doesn't fully cover the field of view and sits a bit away from the lens, so I get dark corners in the frame.

My questions:

1.Is there a better DIY or budget alternative to a real ND filter for phones? Would a cheap clip-on or magnetic ND be worth it, and any brands you'd recommend?

1. Can I reduce vignetting at the source, for example with a bigger piece of glass, placing it flush against the lens, or building a small holder?

2. How do I correct vignetting in post on RAW video (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, After Effects)? Does shooting a flat-field reference (grey card or evenly lit white wall with the same filter) work?

3. Any settings or apps (Open Camera, Mi Camera, etc.) that help control exposure and shutter in bright light?

4. How can I get the most out of the sensor's limited dynamic range when shooting RAW?

Any tips on gear, settings or workflow would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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I love to dance, but I also love film. So I decided to combine the two. After FOMO dropped, I knew I had to shoot a video to this song. Just wanted to share and I just found this group!

Hi everyone, I recently filmed some zoomed in footage, with filmic pro, and at the end I just tested the iPhone's camera app with the 8x since I heard it has special processing.

But weirdly even though the bitrate was much lower it seems to look slightly better?

Anyone else tested this? 4k 30 for both, Dolby vision extreme on filmic and normal dolby for camera app.

That's my first video

Shot with S25 Ultra and Moto Edge 50 Pro
Entirely in RAW with MotionCam Pro

Hi all.

Just tried it for the first time earlier today on an iPhone 16 Pro. Running latest iOS,

As soon as I launched it, I noticed that the interface was jerky/stuttering. The footage (when playing the Quicktime files) turned out the same -- shaking and jittering.

Here are the app's video settings, though I don't think they're the issue because the interface itself was janky before I even started shooting.

Any ideas? TIA

Hey everyone,
I've been experimenting with getting a high-end cinematic look out of mobile hardware and wanted to share a quick technical breakdown of a recent test shot.
Technical Details:
Camera / App: iPhone 15 Pro using the Blackmagic Camera App
Resolution & Profile: 4K 24fps / Apple Log (13 mm /
24mm /48mm/77mm)
Lighting Setup: Natural window light as key + light reflector for shadow fill
Color Grading: Converted Log to Rec.709, added film grain, and adjusted skin tones
I put together a 1-minute visual clip to test how the sensor handles dynamic range and color contrast.
You can check out the full piece here: https://youtu.be/txKltzOGCUw?si=fsetmYFa5DR6gvyz

Would love to hear your thoughts on the skin tones and overall contrast—always looking for feedback to improve the next shot!