Composition & Framing on Your Phone with Joshua Martin
Like any camera, phones have strengths and weaknesses. Learn what shots work best on a phone and how to make your film look pro level.
In this lesson, Moment Filmmaker Joshua Martin breaks down how to compose and frame your shots so that your mobile footage looks cinematic. You'll learn basic color theory, composition rules, and creative vs. classic shot types. Your viewers won't even know your footage came from a phone.
*This lesson was a part of our 2021 Moment Invitational Film Festival Workshop. It includes both the class, and a recorded Q&A session with Joshua.
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SKU: m-lesson-051
What You'll Learn
0:26
Introduction
0:26
Joshua introduces himself and covers what you'll learn in this workshop about shot composition and framing.
3:28
Shooting in Sequences
3:28
In this segment, Joshua teaches how to translate a story into a shot lists and sequences. Joshua covers types of shots including wide and tight shots, and when to use them.
3:28
Focal Lengths
3:28
Whether you're just using your phone native cameras, or if you'll be using external lenses, you'll need to know your setup's capabilities. Joshua covers tech specs for different lenses, and when to use each one.
7:18
Composition
7:18
Joshua teaches the foundations of composition -- so you'll know where to place your subject, how to frame, and how to create a composition with impact. Learn how different compositions can enhance the emotion of your scene.
5:58
Shooting: In Action
5:58
Follow Joshua into the city as he demonstrates how to compose stunning shots on your phone in real time.
0:18
Conclusion
0:18
Joshua wraps up the lesson with a recap and final thoughts.
35:36
Q&A Session with Joshua
35:36
Sit down with Joshua as he answers audience questions about composition & framing on your phone.
Instructor
Joshua Martin
Joshua is Moment filmmaker and content creator based in South Bend, Indiana. He loves building rig cameras!
