Digital Storytelling: Essential Techniques in Video Creation on your Mobile

Digital Storytelling: Essential Techniques in Video Creation on your Mobile

Duration

2 Days

Course Fee

588 SGD

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Digital Storytelling: Essential Techniques in Video Creation on your Mobile

Course Description

Unlock the full potential of your mobile phone and start creating stunning videos that captivate and engage! Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, our Mobile Phone Videography course is designed to take you from casual shooter to confident creator.

In this hands-on course, you’ll discover how to turn your mobile device into a powerful tool for storytelling. We’ll guide you through the essentials—from understanding camera settings to mastering shooting techniques and editing on the go. Learn how to craft compelling narratives, capture beautiful footage, and produce videos that stand out on any platform.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create high-quality videos using just your phone. Whether you’re aiming to boost your social media presence, start a YouTube channel, or simply document life’s moments, this course is your first step toward becoming a mobile videography pro.

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Target Audience

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand mobile video creation. It is particularly valuable for:

  • Aspiring Content Creators – Those looking to start or improve their social media channels.
  • Small Business Owners – Entrepreneurs wanting to create promotional videos.
  • Social Media Enthusiasts – Individuals aiming to elevate their video content.
  • Parents and Families – People looking to document special moments with quality videos.
  • Travelers – Those interested in capturing and sharing travel experiences.
  • Freelancers – Creatives wanting to offer video services or build a portfolio.
  • Beginners – Anyone curious about video creation and eager to learn.

Prerequisite

Basic knowledge of navigating your phone is a must.

You are required to have basic computer navigational skills such as opening and closing of files, dragging, and dropping of widgets, copying, and pasting of files.

Required Equipment – A Smartphone with a camera – preferably from the past 5 years and excess available memory.

Optional but great to have – Stabilizers: Tripod or Selfie Stick, External Microphones, Portable lights

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between Videography and Cinematography
  • Compare various Mobile vs. Mirrorless/DSLR Camera Capabilities
  • How to make us of Accessories to improve Videography (Tripods, Microphones, Gimbals)
  • Outline Mobile Recording, Camera Settings, and Cinematography Techniques
  • Apply varies camera and recording settings to achieve filming outcomes desired
  • Create a AV Script and Storyboard
  • Execute on Videography to capture footage based on Script
  • Demonstrate what are the functions and abilities of post production software (CapCut)
  • Utilize post production software to edit footage to desired video outcomes

Course Highlights

  • Learn the essentials of photography, including camera settings, composition, and lighting.
  • Gain hands-on experience in post-processing using Adobe Photoshop.
  • Master fundamental tools and techniques for editing photos, from basic adjustments to advanced retouching.
  • Practical exercises and projects to enhance creative vision and technical skills.
  • Guidance from an experienced photographer and photo editor.

Course Objectives

By this end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Grasp Videography Basics: Understand key concepts like resolution, frame rates, and composition.
  2. Master Mobile Camera Settings: Confidently adjust focus, exposure, and white balance.
  3. Apply Filming Techniques: Use stable shooting, panning, and framing for professional-looking videos.
  4. Capture Clear Audio: Record high-quality sound with or without external microphones.
  5. Edit on the Go: Use mobile apps to edit, add music, and create polished videos.
  6. Tell Powerful Stories: Craft engaging video narratives that resonate with your audience.
  7. Optimize for Sharing: Export and share videos that look great on any platform.
  8. Complete a Video Project: Plan, shoot, and edit a full video, showcasing your new skills.
  9. Leverage Your Phone’s Power: Maximize both automated and manual features for the best results.
  10. Build Creative Confidence: Leave with the confidence to create and share your own high-quality videos.

Course Outline

Day 01

  • Overview of the course
  • Instructor Introduction
  • Goals and Expectations
  • Understanding the difference between Videography and Cinematography
  • Key Differences between Mobile & Camera Capabilities
  • Lens options of your mobile device
  • Good-to-have Accessories (Tripods, Microphones, Gimbals)
  • Group Q&A: What have you heard and does it matter?
  • Exploring Mobile Camera Settings:
    • Resolution
    • Frame Rates
    • Aspect Ratios
  • Composition and Framing
  • Camera Movements, Styles, & Terminology
  • Exploring Filming Settings
    • Shutter Speed
    • Exposure (Aperture)
    • White Balance
    • ISO
    • Focus
  • Lighting Techniques: Understanding Natural vs. Artificial
  • Audio Recording Basic
  • Timewarp In-Camera effects (Slow-Mo & Time-lapse)
  • Practice different shot types & movements
  • Experiment with different settings and in-camera effects
  • Review and group discussion of footage
  • More detailed manual controls and settings
  • Using additional accessories/equipment
  • Group Q&A: Is it worth the investment?
  • Developing a narrative
  • Scripting & Storyboarding AV Format
  • Using Google and Ai to help
  • Developing a Shot List
  • Creating a Call Sheet
  • Crafting a 1-2min video script & storyboard
  • Filming footage based on the script/storyboard

Day 02

  • Understanding what makes a good edit
  • Introduction to core elements of an editing software
  • Understanding key editing jargon
  • Basic Editing Workflow
    • Asset Organization
    • Footage selections
    • Music selections
  • Importing and organizing your footage & assets
  • Select, Cut, Trim, and Create transitions
  • Enhance adjustment layers: Filters & color grading
  • Adding Music and Sound Effects
  • Adding Text and Titles
  • Planning and Filming additional footage if needed
  • Editing and finalizing v1 of their video
  • Going over export settings
  • Participants present their v1 edit
  • Group discussion and professional feedback to improve
  • Participants will then revise their edits for v2
  • They will present their final video to the group
  • Final group discussion and Q&A
  • Recap of Key Concepts
  • Course evaluation and certificates distributed

Why Learn at DesignX?

At DesignX, we are passionate in delivering quality training and want to see you succeed. Get expert advice, learning resources, and post-training support for up to 3 years.

Re-attend the Course Within 3 Years

3-year access to the courseware via our LMS

Post-Training Mentoring with Industry Experts

Certification

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon successfully completing at least 75% of the course.

Trainers

Portrait of Gary Koay
Gary Koay

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course teaches the fundamentals of digital storytelling and video creation using only your mobile device. You’ll learn how to shoot, edit, and produce high-quality video content that effectively communicates your story or message.

No prior experience is necessary. This course is aimed at beginners who want to learn how to create professional-quality videos using their mobile device.

Any modern smartphone with a good camera and sufficient storage will work for this course. Both iOS and Android devices are supported, and we will recommend a variety of video editing apps that work on both platforms.

Yes, you will complete several video projects, including planning, shooting, and editing short videos that tell a story. These projects will help you apply what you’ve learned in a practical, hands-on way.

Yes, you’ll need to download one or more video editing apps on your mobile device. We will provide suggestions and guidance on which apps to use during the course.

Yes, after successfully completing the course and any required projects, you will receive a certificate of completion.