9 Mobile Video Accessories
Now more than ever creating video content should be a part of every agents marketing strategy. And you don’t have to be a professional videographer to create quality content such as property tours.
Most phones have high-res point and shoot video cameras build in. However, often times hand held phone videos turn out pretty bad. There are two key issues with most of these videos: #1 shaky footage and #2 bad sound.
Fortunately you can greatly improve your video quality by using some basic accessories such as a stabilizer and microphone. Here is a list of some great tools that will help you shoot better videos on your phone.
#9 GorillaPod is THE original flexible tripod. The bendable lightweight legs give you the flexibility to set up anywhere and easily store and carry when on the go.
#8 If you’re looking for the most sturdy and versatile option for mounting your phone both vertically or horizontally to your tripod, this is it. It’s made of high quality aircraft grade aluminum and is well balanced and adjustable for most smartphones.
#7 This compact lighting kit provides everything you need to enhance your videos with a professional bright look. The phone adapter attaches to the inner base of the ring & comes with a bluetooth remote.
#6 This universal video shotgun microphone significantly improves audio quality and works both with smartphones or cameras. Small, durable, and lightweight, simply mount this mic directly onto your phone or camera, plug it in and you’re ready to go.
#5 This small omni directional clip-on condenser microphone works and sounds great out of the box with both cameras or smartphones. It’s perfect for video recording and provides high quality crisp sound with low handling noise.
#4 This is a solid, sturdy rig that’s compact, versatile, and easy to set up. It includes a quality stereo mic, ultra bright LED light, extension mount and smartphone grip securely holds a phone. Perfect for walk-through video tours or vlogging.
#3 This quality clip-on wide angle Lens is compatible with all single or dual-camera smartphones. Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum and premium optical glass this lens captures a 45% wider view essential for better interior photos and videos.
#2The phone stabilizer of choice. This lightweight, ultra-responsive stabilizer effectively reduces shaky footage and is a must-have handheld gimbal for video creators. It is very user friendly and easy to operate with a low learning curve. It features a compact foldable design and lots of new functions through its companion smartphone app.
#1 This all-in-one video setup combines a high-res wide angle camera with a 3-axis stabilizer gimbal that fits in the palm of your hand. Use DJI’s Mimo app on your iOS or Android smartphone to polish your footage with preset shooting patterns, camera motions, filters, and soundtracks. It also connects to use your smartphone as a larger display and control monitor making it the perfect setup for video walk-through tours or vlogging.
This is great information to have. I ordered the DJI OM4 to the stabilization of my videos. I am now think ing of a shotgun or lavalier mic for my audio.