Do you want to make videos but don’t want to invest in an expensive camera? You can capture and edit life’s moments right on your cell phone! In this article, we will discuss how to record and create video content on your phone and give you some video editing options. Lastly, we will provide you with the resources you can use for other video needs!

Before you decide to record or edit that video, you want to consider a few things.

Tips for Making Video Content on Your Phone

The Vimeo Blog gives a few tips on recording on your phone:

Be engaging 

We, humans, have very short attention spans these days. Make sure the video you are about to create is engaging to your audience. One way to catch their attention is by making the beginning of the video attractive and giving a general summary of what is to come for that video; this helps with the short attention span, enabling viewers to decide if they want to continue to watch after the introduction or not.  

Have a plan

Make sure to have an idea of what you want to put at the video’s beginning, middle, and end. Having a chronological order for specific clips in the video is essential as it gives a good flow and keeps people waiting for what is coming next.

Think about the finished product and do not overlook the thumbnail

You should be proud of your content, so if you do not feel that way, is it worth posting? Also, have a creative thumbnail that fits the video and its aesthetic. If you do too much or too little, viewers will think you are either trying too hard or not at all. 

While recording your video on your phone, you want to keep a few things in mind.

Tips for Recording Video on Your Phone

Again, The Vimeo Blog says to consider the following:

Look at the settings on your phone

Check out your phone camera’s settings to see what recording specs are available. This can make your videos higher quality. You’ll be amazed by all your phone has to offer.

Good lighting

Make sure there is more light in front of the subject than behind, and try to record in shady or overcast areas, as that will give you better-quality clips. 

Recording

Our phones already have good audio, but to make it even better, eliminate any noisy distractions. Some content creators use headphones with microphones (such as AirPods) to increase their audio quality. 

Be still

Our phones are already made to try and keep videos stable, but there are a few things you can do to keep them better stabilized. Moving the camera slowly and keeping two hands on the device ensures no shaking and smooth transitions as you pan to different scenes or rooms. Zooming in with your camera is a big no unless you absolutely need to. Zooming in increases the chance of shaky footage and can ruin your quality. 

Editing Your Videos

Many editing apps on our phones are accessible to us, whether they are free or have a small fee. Remember to consider things like chronological order, background music, trim, split, speed, music, voiceovers, and effects when editing by yourself. However, if you feel like you need help, want to learn more, or are not proud of your editing skills, some editors will do it for you at a cost. All you would do is transfer your cell phone footage to them, and they take care of the rest!

How Much is Charged for Video Editing?

You saw in the previous paragraph that you could have an editor help with your video, but it comes with a cost. How much would it cost? 

Looxcie has those answers for you right below:

Of course, there will not be one set price for every video. Here are a few things editors base their pricing on:

• The length of the video
• The complexity of the edits
• Number of revisions 
• Timeline of completion

The pricing also depends on the expertise of the editor. With that in mind, it can range anywhere from twenty-five to one hundred dollars an hour. 

Typically the ranges are twenty-five to forty-five for beginners, forty-five to eighty for advanced, and eighty to one hundred for experts. 

Another thing to realize is if you want phone content edited from an event such as a wedding, or corporate event, those prices can range anywhere from seventy-five to three hundred dollars per hour, depending on all the factors above.  

Take a Looxcie!

If you want to learn more about anything video-related, Looxcie is the place to go. We can answer all your questions and are dedicated to ensuring you enjoy content creation and are proud of your edits. We share advice and recommendations on cameras, vlogging, Youtube, content ideas, etc. Advance your video journey with Looxcie!

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“Looxcie is here to share ideas, inspiration, and gear with vloggers, YouTubers, and other video makers. We’ll help save you time and money by providing quick answers and quality products for all of your video creations. We are a blog dedicated to feeding your creativity. You’re only limited by your imagination, and we want to help remove that limitation.” 

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As you read the information and tips given to record on your cell phone, we hope you gain the confidence to create, edit, and post content!