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How to Make a Short Film with a Smartphone (Smartphone Videography)
by Simon Horrocks
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Synopsis
My name is Simon Horrocks—a professional independent filmmaker and YouTuber who co-founded and led one of the most prestigious film festivals dedicated to smartphone-shot films—the Mobile Motion Film Festival. This guide is designed to help you make your own short films using your smartphone ...
My name is Simon Horrocks—a professional independent filmmaker and YouTuber who co-founded and led one of the most prestigious film festivals dedicated to smartphone-shot films—the Mobile Motion Film Festival. This guide is designed to help you make your own short films using your smartphone and a few cheap accessories.
Whether you're crafting competition-worthy films for smartphone festivals, creating content for YouTube, or just want to have fun making quick movies with your friends and family, I'll take you through everything I've learned making a series of mobile-shot shorts which got over a million views on Amazon Prime.
Here's what you can expect:
Generating compelling story ideas and turning them into scripts
Choosing the right gear and setting up your smartphone camera for cinematic quality
Planning your shoot including casting, locations, and managing your schedule
Key filming techniques such as lighting, camera movement, and working with actors
Capturing great sound and handling audio challenges on a budget
Editing your footage with accessible tools to create a polished final film
Adding effects, colour grading, and sound design to enhance your storytelling
Throughout the book, you'll find tips drawn from real-world filmmaking experience—guidance tailored for beginners and creators working with limited resources. By the end, you'll feel confident to bring your film ideas to life, creating professional-quality short films using the camera you have in your pocket.
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