PRSA Video Workshop Resources – Chris Snider
Drake University Online Master of Arts in Communication program
Sign up for this video workshop: Smartphone Video + Premiere Pro – March 15, 2018
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Video resources
Handout – Tips for better video
Handout – Video storytelling worksheet
Smartphone video hardware
A tripod: I’ve had good luck with the cheap tripods on Amazon. But this is the one I personally use.
A tripod adapter: These $35 Shoulderpods have held up for more than a year of student use.
I’ve also had success with this $6 option. I thought it would eventually break, but a year later it’s still going strong.
A lavalier microphone: The best option here is the Rode Smartlav at $79.
I’ve also had luck with these $20 lavalier mics (they are a bit loud, so you need to edit the audio).
A stick microphone: I’m a big fan of the Rode Reporter mic and the i-XLR to connect it to your smartphone.
I also use the iRig Pre, an XLR cable and a microphone.
Gimbal: The Osmo Mobile is one of the most-used products I’ve ever owned.
Light: I buy these inexpensive led lights. I also use this lighting kit all the time.
Smartphone video resources
Article: After Unsane, Steven Soderbergh says he’ll likely shoot all his future movies on iPhones
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