Gone are the days where you had to spend several thousands of dollars on expensive video cameras to produce videos. You can now easily use your iPhone can create videos which are of good quality without spending a lot.
The iPhone is with you all the time, thus you will be able to capture various “video moments” that you didn’t even plan!
If you are considering using the iPhone here are a few things you should be aware of.
1. Keeping the iPhone steady while recording the video
If you can’t keep the hand steady then the quality of the video is going to drop and it will leave a bad impression on the viewers mind. Depending on the type of video you are shooting, it is not practical to hold the iPhone in your hand.
Does that mean you shouldn’t use your iPhone to create the videos? Not at all. There are some fairly cheap accessories you can use to avoid this issue.
iPhone Video Camera Accessories To Steady the iPhone
These are 3 alternative ways to steady the iPhone while recording.
1. Use the Steadicam Smoothee for iPhone for a smoother hand held experience
2. Studio Neat Glif Tripod Mount & Stand for iPhone 4 & 4S
2. Use an external microphone for the iPhone
The internal mic is good for calls, voice memos etc however, when not spoken at close proximity and directly to the mic the quality sucks.
If you use the in-built mic of the iPhone it will pick up surrounding sound as well.
Also, the further you stand from the iPhone, the less clearer the audio is going to be, if you use the in-built mic of the iPhone.
So I highly recommend using an external mic for the iPhone.
iPhone Video Camera Accessories To Increase iPhone Audio Quality
1. Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
2. Fostex AR-4i
