Whether you’re making bitesize vertical video for IG Reels or TikTok or longer landscape videos for YouTube and Facebook, it’s possible to edit the whole thing on your phone. But there are so many editors available it can be hard to pick the right one for your needs. I’ve narrowed Read more…
Here’s one IG Reel trend you need to do now! A Meet the Team Video using the soundtrack from Hamilton. Keep reading and I’ll tell you how to use the soundtrack trend for your business. Why should you use a trending soundtrack? To grow on Instagram you really want to Read more…
Instagram Reels is a fast and fun way to grow the your business online using video. But for many communications teams and business owners, it’s hard to know where to begin or even if there is a place for your organisation with this new format. In the video below I Read more…
In this week’s Smartphone Video Show Emma and I discuss the options you have when creating a video for your business but you don’t want to appear in it. Stock footage..animation…voiceovers and much more. It’s all here and you’ll be amazed at how quick, easy and affordable it is.
I’ve been experimenting with Instagram Reels lately and I love it! I think you will too. My series giving tips for how to appear relaxed on camera was really easy to create and has had plenty of engagement. Although I created them for Reels I’ve now also used the videos on YouTube , IGTV Read more…
Emma Baker has produced a comparison video, demonstrating the microphones on the iPhone 12 and iPhone X. She also highlights the benefits of an external lavalier microphone, such as the iRig Lavalier Mic. and the Boya BY-M1 Lac Mic. Both microphones are testing in a loud environment to see how Read more…
If you watch Comsteria’s Smartphone Video Show every Friday lunchtime from 1pm, you’ll know how much we love Canva. It’s one of the most powerful design tools we’ve come across and offers outstanding value for money. For many users, the free features will be more than enough, helping them create Read more…
Join Colin Kelly and Emma Baker from Comsteria live every Friday lunchtime on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Twitter for the Smartphone Video Show. From 1pm each Friday you can get the latest news, tips and advice from all things smartphone in a live show, dedicated to small business owners and Read more…
Tickets are available now for Emma Baker’s Smartphone Video Production webinar on Thursday 22 April. The session will run from 0930-1330 and will be delivered via Zoom. Participant numbers will be capped at a maximum of 8, to ensure you get plenty of opportunities to ask questions and received personalised, Read more…
I’m quite fussy about the video editing apps I recommend. There are so many of them in the app store or at Google Play but there aren’t many that I use in my smartphone video training. For years the only free app I recommended was iMovie. But now I would Read more…