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Ep.1: Welcome to Mastering Mobile Video
That phone you're always tapping and swiping? Yeah, it’s also a powerful video camera. In this Vimeo Video School series exclusive to Plus and PRO members, you’ll learn how to shoot better videos using only the technology in your pocket.
We’ll reveal the secrets behind:
• Best practices for shooting on mobile devices
• Working with light
• Capturing audio
• Shot composition
• Storytelling
• Uploading to Vimeo
• Tons of other legitimately mind-blowing stuff
Eager to learn more?
This lesson is part of a premium Vimeo Video School series, free to Vimeo Plus and PRO members. To watch the full series beyond just the first episode, upgrade now.
- Ep.1: Welcome to Mastering Mobile Video
Make beautiful and shareable videos on your phone — it’s ridiculously…
- Ep. 2: Best Practices
With just a few technical adjustments, your mobile videos will look better than ever.
- Ep. 3: Working with Light
Get smart with sunbeams and artsy with artificial light to make your subjects pop.
- Ep. 4: Capturing Audio
External mics are cool, but you know what else is cool? We’ll tell you.
- Ep. 5: Shot Composition - Part 1
Sidle up to shooting, framing, and the rule of thirds.
- Ep. 6: Shot Composition - Part 2
Get up close and personal with close-up, medium, and wide shots.
- Ep. 7: Telling a Story - Part 1
Learn simple storytelling techniques and the art of the narrative arc.
- Ep. 8: Telling a Story - Part 2
Behind every good story, there lies a good plan. Make a shot list!
- Ep. 9: Uploading to Vimeo
Don’t bury your mobile masterpiece in your camera roll — share it with…
- Ep. 10: Cool Gear
Mobile shooting is incredibly convenient, but sometimes a little gear can go a…
Lesson Summary
Make beautiful and shareable videos on your phone — it’s ridiculously simple.
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29 Comments
Rodj Studio /// Vincent Roger Plus
Crazy Vimeo staff :-) Your jingles are cool & funny! Lessons like in a lab, good idea
Calvin Keyes
Very sharp guys!
Tonelf
this is so great! and I like your vimeo building :P
Media Center PRO
I like these vedio
LEE Plus
so good
City of Eugene Plus
Thank you! This is an excellent series. -RJN
Avon Vimeo Plus
Fantastic lessons!
Vijay Bah Plus
HTC ONE M8 is very popular now .i will be keenly interested to join the course if you can help me to get started with using HTC ONE. Mobile phone
pakhtoon wali khan
i dont anderstand what you teach me plice make ezei to watch vadiv iam warking with coputer
Arif Khan
give me
Sharon Todd
Really enjoyed it , look forward to the next one.
kengy
great work!
Valentin Rosciano
hahahha excellent guy!! i will see all the clasess... i saw the first one..
Simply Beauty Production Plus
Any chance to have a tutorial about streaming live from a smartphone?
niall d
Nothing is free!
Dr. Party
Awesome video Andrea! Keep up the great work.
Jo Fergus
That intro video was pretty fluffy and pointless...
danny.old
Agreed. But I still like Andrea.
Diemo Schwarz
DONT WATCH THIS! You'll be loosing 3:45 of your precious time on earth for almost no information and a big fail in trrying too hard to be funny.
Time Lord
Funny , just the word Interneters in the email caught my attention Andrea.
Novusx Films
It is free on you tube...
Christiaan Meijning
Where can I find it at youtube?
Ponto de Vista Cristão
SUBTITLES PLEASE...
Action Media PRO
Pretty much as bad and boring as you can get.... the last 15 seconds is pretty good.
Max Glaser
Jrez, whatva lame Vid. Even sound id bad. Cant even het what she saus 1:19
Robert acevedo
Wow you guys are awesome!
akiyproduction
Nice
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viza777@sapo.pt
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