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How To Get Great Client Testimonials On Video To Promote Your Business

We all know that client testimonials are key for promoting our businesses. But so many business owners tell me that they feel asking clients for them, especially when it comes to video. I have found that the key to getting great video client testimonials is to make it...

Want some free advice on what video content is best for you and your business?

I've been talking to a lot of clients recently who want to know what video is best for them. Some want to outsource all their video needs, while others have started with the Smartphone Video for Smart People online course. And there are others who love shooting and...

How To Get Your Voice Sounding Perfect For Recording Your Videos

Sounding good on your videos is just as important as looking great. So many people hate the sound of their own voice, but it is something you get used to in time. Meanwhile, try to do all you can to sound great on every video you shoot with these exercises. Take Time...

The Professional Way To Avoid Glare When Wearing Glasses On Camera

Wearing glasses and want to avoid glare? With more and more of us shooting video on a regular basis, looking our best is key. If you are a glasses wearer, there are some rules to follow. You want to make sure you’re enhancing your features on screen, professional and...

Three Top Video Ideas You Can Shoot & Post Right Now

Happy April! April 1st marks the first quarter of the year being done and dusted. Many clients have told me this week that they still feel they’re behind with their video ideas. I know many of you find your new year video resolutions have flagged a bit. If you have...

How to shoot easy and quick winning videos at Easter and Passover weekend

It’s a holiday weekend coming up and a perfect time for shooting some great family and friend videos. Most of our celebrations involve younger family members and also some great food and possibly some really great chocolate, so thought you may want a few reminder tips...

How To Shoot Winning Videos Out & About In The Spring Sunshine

Everyone wants to make the most of the sunshine this week. The blue skies and cherry blossoms are great shooting inspiration. If you are going out shooting, here are three top tips that should help to make your smartphone shooting super easy. Grab Great Sound If you...

How To Direct Winning Smartphone Interviews Like A TV Pro

Last week, we looked at kit and tips for setting up to shoot great smartphone interviews video content. Read Part One – Kit here This week, here are some easy-to-follow, insider TV tips on how to direct your interviewee and shoot winning smartphone interviews. When...

Want a quick insider top tip on how to use noise reducing apps?

Many clients have been asking me about whether the latest noise reducing apps are any good? If you are shooting any kind of smartphone video content, these apps are something that we could all do with in our back pocket in case of emergencies!! Everyone has had a...

How To Lock Down Your Smartphone Exposure Settings To Shoot Like A Pro

Do you know how to adjust and lock your smartphone’s focus and exposure settings? Now that the weather is getting better, and the days are getting brighter, it’s easy to shoot your videos outdoors. If you are shooting outside in good weather, make sure your footage...

5 Top Tips To Get Camera Confident The Easy Way

Don’t let camera confidence stop you from making videos for your business! I was out filming the other day with some great talent at a top London Business Management Consultancy. These guys are at the top of their game, and they know their stuff, but when that red...

Spring Shooting Quick Reminders

The clocks have gone forward finally, and that means a whole extra hour of light and much better conditions for our smartphone shooting.If you are planning on getting out and about doing some spring videos, here are some key reminders to make your shoot as smooth and...

Want a brand-new, hassle-free way to get video editing done for you?

Clients tell me that you LOVE being able to shoot great footage on your smartphones, but you find the editing is the thing that holds you back when shooting longer form content. So many of you are also now creating digital courses for your services, so we have been...

Three Quick Tips on using a gimbal to shoot better smartphone videos

What is a gimbal? A gimbal is a clever bit of kit that you can slot your smartphone into. It uses a motor and sensors to stabilise your device, allowing you to shoot smooth video footage when you are on the move. You download the app, connect it with your phone, clamp...

How to animate portrait pictures, the easy way to amaze your audience

Have you seen those amazing pics on social media, where figures from history seem to come alive on screen? Well check this out It’s known as Deep Nostalgia and you can have a go too. When you are editing up your videos, it's always good to have a variety of footage to...

How To Shoot Easy Winning Smartphone Interviews Like A TV Pro – Kit

This is part one of my guide to shooting smartphone interviews! If you are out and about and wanting to shoot some great chats or even some quick vox pops content, then my easy-to-follow insider TV tips should keep things simple. This week, let’s look at your kit....

My Top 5 Insider Tips For Looking Younger on Video Right Now

“How do I look younger on video?” This is one question I get asked ALL the time! No matter your age, there are always some things you can do to give you more confidence on screen. Don’t let being older stop you getting on camera to promote your brand or business! If...

How To Look Your Best On Camera During The Winter Months

Making sure you look your best on camera in the middle of dull old January can feel a bit too much of an effort! Remember, whether you’re shooting videos or in online meetings, it’s worth making sure people can see you clearly! LIGHTING We have been trying out...

How To Look Your Absolute Best On Camera This Christmas

If you are shooting a Christmas video, have been asked to do a festive message in a company video, need to create a Happy Christmas message to your clients or just want to look your best in family films, then here are some tips the professionals use to look your best...

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HOW TO RECORD YOUR SCREEN

The easy way... Do you want to get your smartphone screen to record content for you, but not exactly how it works? Here is my easy guide for instant screen recording, whatever you need. Not sure what you would need screen recording for? Think about how you could use...

SHOOTING ON HOLIDAY TIPS

Killer sunset & sunrise tips... IT'S HOLIDAY TIME! If you are lucky enough to be on a holiday this year, make the most of every single second! If you're near the beach and looking to shoot some great smartphone videos, then these easy tips should help you make the...

SHOOTING GREAT TIMELAPSE

Easy tips to get you shooting fast…
Timelapse footage can be fun and is hugely popular as a way to engage your audience. The fast speeds catch attention and viewers like to stick around to see where you are going if you are shooting a journey, or what you are creating if you are sharing some…

REPURPOSE YOUR VIDEO CONTENT

Everyone but everyone these days is making their own podcast, so if you are shooting video, why not use some of your content and repurpose it? If you know how to avoid the pitfalls then it’s a quick win and an easy way to get more mileage out of what you are creating....

UNDERSTANDING SMARTPHONE LENSES

Are you making the very best of your Smartphone right now? WHAT LENSES DO YOU HAVE ON YOUR DEVICE? In 2022 most modern smartphones now have more than one lens and most have a wide angle lens or ultra wide angle plus a telephoto lens. Knowing the full spec on the...

Background Music Made Easy

Music tracks are a great way to add real value to your video content and can be a key factor in audience engagement. Choosing great background music is an important part of the creative video process, but many clients have been telling me they are finding it harder...

SHOOT SMART FOR SUMMER

Four easy-breezy smartphone tips for summer shoot successIt’s finally summer! My smartphone video hub is out and about shooting in the sunshine, so I thought it would be a perfect time to share four top shooting tips for success in the sun as part of my mission to...

Mastering The Bokeh Effect

How to get the blurred background on any smartphone deviceI am often asked how to shoot with a blurred background or the bokeh effect as it is called on a smartphone device. You have probably used it to create great stills if you shoot with your smartphone in portrait...

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