5 MIN · Module

Smartphone video for community groups

The three settings to change before you film a single second.

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Community Media Maker· 8 credits to certificate

Lock the basics in your phone settings

Before pressing record, take 30 seconds in your camera app: 1. RESOLUTION: 1080p at 30 fps (1080p HD is fine for online; 4K eats space). 2. ORIENTATION: horizontal for YouTube and community newsletters, vertical for Reels / TikTok / WhatsApp Status. Don't change mid-shoot. 3. GRID: turn it on for composition, it helps you keep horizons level. Now tap-and-hold to…

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