Videos with text overlays that can be read quickly and silently by mobile and social media consumers are called Kinograms. Which translates to “cinema writing.” Modern kinograms are time-consuming and require expensive video editing software to produce. I show a foolproof method for how to achieve professional results making kinograms, using just an iPhone in […]
Waterproof video backpack for filmmaking and mobile journalism
I travel for a living and make movies with small cameras. This approach allows me to film life unscripted from places where larger cameras can’t easily get to (like in my hand while bicycling, on sand dunes, in Qatar.) The smartphone movie making gear in my backpack https://t.co/LQWgQywALR pic.twitter.com/XTHtN2rdaA — Robb Montgomery (@robbmontgomery) February 17, […]
Vertical presentation of news for mobile users – The New York Times: “Greenland is Melting Away”
Watch this @nytimes #Greenland melting piece for great example of vertical storytelling for mobile users. pic.twitter.com/hZekuU1zJg — Robb Montgomery (@robbmontgomery) October 27, 2015 If you want to see the future of presenting news content to the mobile-first generation, then open this story on your mobile device.“Greenland is Melting Away” VR headsets might someday take off, […]
European TV stations convert 100 percent to iPhone for video reporting
The Mobile Newsroom European broadcaster fully embraces mobile-based reporting. All reporters now use iPhone for TV newsgathering. This summer a chain of TV stations in Europe converted to smartphones and all of their reporters are producing all of their field reports with low-cost mobile gear. Here is a rough translation from articles that appeared in […]
Yes, you can edit GoPro video on your iPhone
You can use your GoPro with your iPhone and make amazing videos with ever opening up a laptop. Did you know it is possible to edit your GoPro footage on your iPhone while still in the field? No laptop is required. The quick tip is to set your GoPro to 1080-50 in wide mode to […]
How do we make stories that mobile users will love?
“How do we make stories that mobile users will love?” is a great question to ask these days as the intersection of mobile+social+video continues to grow stronger and more profound. This topic creates a number of exciting possibilities and opportunities for mobile storytellers and story builders. This topic is something that I have been researching and […]
Best lapel mic for iPhone? Sennheiser ClipMic Digital – mic check
Mic test of the Sennheiser ClipMic Digital. This is a new pro lapel mic that let’s you record film and broadcast audio quality with an iPhone or iPad. It cost $199 and you can order it here: http://j.mp/clipmic Download the Apogee Maestro app and set the mic gain between 20 and 25 DB. 10 Steps […]