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A-roll vs B-roll: the difference, with a phone shot list

Understand A-roll and B-roll, see a simple original video example and use a six-shot list to film supporting footage with your phone.

Camera shot sizes explained: wide, medium and close-up

Learn seven common camera shot sizes, distinguish size from angle and practise a three-shot sequence with an ordinary phone camera.

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iPhone video settings: a practical starting checklist

Good iPhone video starts with a clear subject, a stable frame and settings that match the job.

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30 fps or 60 fps for iPhone video?

Choose frame rate by movement and delivery, rather than treating 60 fps as an automatic upgrade.

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4K or 1080p on iPhone: which should you record?

Record 4K when extra image detail and room to crop serve the edit; choose 1080p when a simpler file and sharing workflow are enough.

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Can an iPhone record two cameras at the same time?

Some iPhones and camera apps can capture more than one camera at once, but the camera pair matters.

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Why faces stretch near the edge of an iPhone ultra-wide photo

An ultra-wide view includes more of the scene, but close faces and subjects near the edges can look stretched.

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iPhone camera blurry? Check these things before recording

A blurry iPhone picture can come from a dirty lens, movement, missed focus or being too close to the subject.

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How to improve an iPhone video in low light

In low light, improve the scene before increasing recording specifications.

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Why an iPhone HDR video can look different after sharing

An HDR video can look different in another player, editor or social app because the destination may handle brightness and colour differently.

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How to use the iPhone camera grid and level

The camera grid helps you position a subject; the level helps you check a tilted frame.

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How to record an iPhone time-lapse that stays steady

A useful time-lapse shows a change over time from a stable viewpoint.