Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I take vivo’s X60 Pro+ phone around the city and show you my techniques for applying traditional filmmaking techniques to smartphone shooting.
Enter the vivo VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021: visionplus.vivo.com/en
Learn more about the vivo X60 Pro+ smartphone: vivo.com/en/products/x60proplus?fromBanner=Products_top_MainPushProduct
This top-of-the-line phone has impressive video features, including advanced stabilization and a super-wide camera with superior lowlight abilities.
A few quick tips for shooting with this phone:
- Use default camera app, default video mode for most situations
- Shoot 4k30p, then in editing slow to 80%. This gives you cinematic 24p with a slight slow motion effect
- Lock focus/wb/exposure before shooting by long-pressing the screen, then adjust brightness ny dragging down a bit to preserve highlights.
- Lowering your exposure will also enhance stabilization. Side note: stabilization is best in default video mode, not Movie or Night mode
- At night, lock exposure and drag down to preserve highlights. Avoid Night mode as it reduces resolution and stabilization quality.
- Try out the HDR mode. It seems to work well, I just didn't have time to fully explore it
Learn from me: filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
Filmmaking for Photographers: filmmakingforphotographers.com
My Gimbal Masterclass: gimbalmasterclass.com/brandon
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#mobilefilmmaking #smartphone #cinematography #vivo #vivoVISIONPLUS #VISIONPLUS #vivoX60 #XAcademy
0:00 Introduction: Why I use a phone as a filmmaker
0:58 Video settings for vivo X60 Pro+
1:55 Shooting tutorial - Daytime
5:56 Night settings
6:19 Shooting tutorial - Night
7:33 My edited footage
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This video is sponsored by vivo. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and B&H Photo Video Affiliate program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com. Additionally, I participate in other affiliate programs, and sometimes get a commission through purchases made through my links.
I take vivo’s X60 Pro+ phone around the city and show you my techniques for applying traditional filmmaking techniques to smartphone shooting.
Enter the vivo VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021: visionplus.vivo.com/en
Learn more about the vivo X60 Pro+ smartphone: vivo.com/en/products/x60proplus?fromBanner=Products_top_MainPushProduct
This top-of-the-line phone has impressive video features, including advanced stabilization and a super-wide camera with superior lowlight abilities.
A few quick tips for shooting with this phone:
- Use default camera app, default video mode for most situations
- Shoot 4k30p, then in editing slow to 80%. This gives you cinematic 24p with a slight slow motion effect
- Lock focus/wb/exposure before shooting by long-pressing the screen, then adjust brightness ny dragging down a bit to preserve highlights.
- Lowering your exposure will also enhance stabilization. Side note: stabilization is best in default video mode, not Movie or Night mode
- At night, lock exposure and drag down to preserve highlights. Avoid Night mode as it reduces resolution and stabilization quality.
- Try out the HDR mode. It seems to work well, I just didn't have time to fully explore it
Learn from me: filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
Filmmaking for Photographers: filmmakingforphotographers.com
My Gimbal Masterclass: gimbalmasterclass.com/brandon
GOT A QUESTION FOR ME? CHECK MY HUGE LIST OF FILMMAKING Q&A learn.unscripted.com/faq
Music by Artlist! Use my link and get 2 extra months free!
artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=RunGunShoot_76&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=RunGunShoot_76&utm_campaign=RunGunShoot_76
#mobilefilmmaking #smartphone #cinematography #vivo #vivoVISIONPLUS #VISIONPLUS #vivoX60 #XAcademy
0:00 Introduction: Why I use a phone as a filmmaker
0:58 Video settings for vivo X60 Pro+
1:55 Shooting tutorial - Daytime
5:56 Night settings
6:19 Shooting tutorial - Night
7:33 My edited footage
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This video is sponsored by vivo. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and B&H Photo Video Affiliate program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com. Additionally, I participate in other affiliate programs, and sometimes get a commission through purchases made through my links.
![How I filmed a gimbal scene - Detailed Analysis [A7siii + Crane M3]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bFULrG825gY/mqdefault.jpg "How I filmed a gimbal scene - Detailed Analysis [A7siii + Crane M3]
This is a sample lesson from my film school Unscripted Studio. Full breakdown of how I shot an architecture office scene, with all the creative and technical details. My Complete Film School: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
Master your gimbal moves: https://gimbalmasterclass.com/
Shot Breakdowns will be available soon to Unscripted Studio Community Forum Members.
I filmed this scene at GAD Architecture in Istanbul, Turkey. https://www.gadarchitecture.com/en/
0:00 Intro, Unscripted Studio info
0:31 Sample Lesson - Filming an Architecture Office Scene
#filmmaking #gimbal #a7siii #unscriptedstudio
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I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and B&H Photo Video Affiliate program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com. Additionally, I participate in other affiliate programs, and sometimes get a commission through purchases made through my links.")
