A couple of nonprofits and businesses have reached out to me in the past week asking for a budget friendly option to get themselves posting videos online quickly.
I highly recommend that, immediately, you start using your phone to create and post videos to communicate with your clients, congregations, and constituents. Our phones (I use the iphone 11) are fantastic recording devices. A couple things to keep in mind to get the highest quality possible:
use the rear camera to record yourself (so you won’t be able to see the screen)
Face a window (even set the phone on the windowsill ), so that the light from window is lighting your face
tap and hold on your face to lock focus and set exposure
make your surroundings as quiet as possible (turn off music, TV, fans - whatever you can)
do a 1 minute test run - watch it back, and make sure you’re good (clear out distracting background stuff)
If you are looking to up your game, here is the camera and microphone I suggest:
The Lumix G85 is a fantastic camera.
4k
zoom lens
no record limit
microphone input
Autofocus is not great (use manual focus)
Diety V3 Shotgun Mic
shotgun means it mostly pics up what’s in front of it
sounds great
The above are not affiliate links - but your support of B&H Photo is greatly appreciated.
If you need more help with gear or with how to record content for your customers or constituents, don’t hesitate to hit me up on twitter.
During this time I am posting a daily vlog on YouTube if you are looking for a bright spot in your day.
We are gonna get through this together. Be vulnerable, transparent, and real. Be encouraging, look for silver linings.
Sending all my love.
Cody