The ultimate guide to vlogging with your iPhone (gear, workflow + more)

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • Get a 7 day free trial of Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/Katie... 🎧 For the past month, I’ve been filming weekly vlogs for my van life channel almost exclusively with my phone - and it’s honestly, it’s been awesome. Today I’m going to share everything I’ve learned about vlogging on your phone - including the video settings, the best gear, and the perfect workflow for getting your footage from your phone to your laptop.
    DJI Mics: geni.us/ksdjimics
    Comica Mics: geni.us/Es1tW
    Tripod: geni.us/ksphonepod
    Insta Flow: geni.us/ksinstaflow
    Fast-charging Power Bank: geni.us/ksportablecharger
    📹For all my gear recs, get my free gear guide for creators! Https://www.katiesteckly.com/gear
    📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
    00:00 How to film vlogs with only an iPhone
    00:17 okay but there can be struggles…
    00:40 why I love filming with my phone
    01:23 I’ll show you how to fix these iPhone footage problems!
    01:40 the best iPhone settings for vlogging
    02:32 technical explanation: why High Efficiency will screw you over
    04:35 one more easy tip for good quality!
    05:03 the ultimate iPhone vlogging kit
    05:20 lav microphones for iPhones
    06:52 you NEED this tripod - and it’s only $30
    07:41 the unexpected hero of my vlogging kit
    08:42 a small gimbal for your phone - Insta Flow
    08:55 TDLR: just get the tripod if you’re on a budget
    09:31 how to import iPhone videos to your computer
    11:14 Hack for Mac users: rename your files with date & time
    12:41 where to the find the best music for your vlogs
    14:20 if you find editing intimidating, try this
    Wanna work with me? Check out my creative agency www.creatorlymedia.com
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    🎧 where I get music for my videos: www.katiesteckly.com/artlist and share.epidemicsound.com/6x4f73
    💻 how I edit my videos: www.katiesteckly.com/adobe
    // GEAR
    Vlog Camera: geni.us/dFXAVn
    Big Camera: geni.us/ktsonyzve10
    Lens: geni.us/Gw6rjif
    Microphone: geni.us/00oT8aQ
    Tripod: geni.us/kvmFbH
    See all my gear here: katiesteckly.com/faves
    // ABOUT ME
    Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a UA-camr, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce UA-cam channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out www.creatorlymedia.com
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  • @soupisgood44
    @soupisgood44 5 місяців тому +68

    Yayyyy we need more technical videos like this! Thank you! So many channels like yours are SO oversaturated with the "mindless pep talk/endless philosophical ramblings" side of making and posting content. Enough of that, we just want tangible, technical information exactly like this! Would also love to see you make a video highlighting some important editing tips and information. I'm a Final Cut Pro lady, but I' m sure some of your tips could correlate across most video editing software just fine :)

  • @ninisoart
    @ninisoart 6 днів тому

    I really appreciate how informative your videos are while not feeling like the information is overwhelming. You break everything down nicely, I enjoy your videos, they’re helpful!
    Thank you Katie 😊

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 5 місяців тому +1

    such an amazing guide, so helpful ❤❤❤

  • @dreawelty
    @dreawelty 5 місяців тому +1

    🪩 YAY!! Excited for this one

  • @trudysusan9350
    @trudysusan9350 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Katie! Super helpful details

  • @DanielLatinel10
    @DanielLatinel10 4 місяці тому +2

    I needed this 🤗

  • @DaffinyMe
    @DaffinyMe 3 місяці тому +3

    This video is EVERYTHING!!!!

  • @kameronyoung781
    @kameronyoung781 5 місяців тому

    This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!❤🪩

  • @nikkiyevette
    @nikkiyevette Місяць тому

    So thankful for all the gems here. Thank you ❤

  • @nokuzolakhesi
    @nokuzolakhesi 5 місяців тому +2

    This was so informative Katie thank you so much ❤

  • @Lord_frosted
    @Lord_frosted 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for making informative easy to follow videos 💖

  • @kaspertheroundghost
    @kaspertheroundghost 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Katie!

  • @petrastravels
    @petrastravels 4 місяці тому

    Yes yes yesssss!! Thank you!!! You read my mind, because I needed this video. Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁

  • @ladyyaya6782
    @ladyyaya6782 3 місяці тому

    I love love love Epidemic Sound! Great video content ❤

  • @azuricah
    @azuricah 5 місяців тому +2

    This was EXCELLENT information

  • @interstelly1
    @interstelly1 4 місяці тому +1

    I love your content and your explanations! I am actually engaged and understanding.

  • @tuyetbeauty
    @tuyetbeauty 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Katie! I’ve been stalling to start but it’s about time!

  • @suwayhamblaylock7357
    @suwayhamblaylock7357 4 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate the tips in renaming and organizing the videos in a folder. Thanks for sharing!

  • @asselbaktan
    @asselbaktan 4 місяці тому +1

    So helpful, thank you so much!

  • @plantmanp
    @plantmanp 4 місяці тому

    This video was so good!!!

  • @MichelleMonstera
    @MichelleMonstera 5 місяців тому

    This is awesome! ❤ thank you so helpful

  • @ms.mmiiaa
    @ms.mmiiaa Місяць тому

    thank you for this! So informational.

  • @nothagensodlingar4965
    @nothagensodlingar4965 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this video. Helps alot to see what tech you use for filming.

  • @betterlivingonabudget
    @betterlivingonabudget 4 місяці тому

    Wow, thank you for all of these fantastic tips and the 411. Def buying several of these items, and love the music app tip!!! ❤❤

  • @simplifywithmegan
    @simplifywithmegan 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this!! I’ve been wanting to get back into UA-cam and vlogging but have struggled to get started - you just made this seem so much easier!

  • @LifeaccordingtoJackie
    @LifeaccordingtoJackie 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video!

  • @zuzu_1
    @zuzu_1 4 місяці тому

    I really needed to see this, because I’ve been making too many excuses 😭. I feel so inspired by this and I appreciate the time you took to make this 💗

  • @DrOrna
    @DrOrna 4 місяці тому

    This was super helpful!

  • @jessiestenerson
    @jessiestenerson 2 місяці тому

    Thank you sooooo much for the in depth “how to” technical explanation/advice! I’m going to have to re-watch it multiple times for it to sink in though lol.

  • @GeorgeSoan
    @GeorgeSoan 3 місяці тому

    brilliant video, thanks for sharing!

  • @ThaoVuOslo
    @ThaoVuOslo 3 дні тому

    thank for information, it is really useful👍

  • @DarkBlueNutrition
    @DarkBlueNutrition 5 місяців тому +3

    I haven’t even watched the full video but I just wanna say, I adore your videos Katie! they’re so helpful and straightforward… and you’ve officially encouraged me to get better at including simple b-roll in my content. Thanks for all that you do!

  • @Thedailydog
    @Thedailydog 5 місяців тому +14

    I'm so glad you are In The UA-cam space so we can have a great learning experience. I would love more information on this as well. Let's do more content😊

  • @jackivlogs6728
    @jackivlogs6728 4 місяці тому

    I swear you make the best videos. I alwayssss learn something from you videos. And its like you always upload what i need to learn at the perfect time. lol. Whether your new here or not your always teaching us. Love you and your videos!!! Thank You Katie!!!!

  • @SageandSlip
    @SageandSlip 4 місяці тому +2

    Super great tips and tricks. Thank you! I'm starting my Pottery YT channel this year and was debating just using my phone. I'm going to go for it!

  • @tokyorecordstyle
    @tokyorecordstyle 4 місяці тому +2

    I set my iPhone camera with your settings. Thank you for all this leg work. I appreciate the heavy lifting. I also always approve your videos. Always feel well worth my time.

  • @theChariteTV
    @theChariteTV 7 днів тому

    Very helpful!

  • @KoolCreation
    @KoolCreation 2 місяці тому +1

    Great tips thanks

  • @MomentsWithMarissa
    @MomentsWithMarissa 4 місяці тому

    This is such a valuable video 👏👏👏

  • @kiaonetwothree
    @kiaonetwothree 4 місяці тому +2

    this is the bible 🙌🏽 i’ve been filming with my phone, but the editing part was like you said tricky. this video was so helpful and new tipps as well ❤

  • @Gigichew
    @Gigichew Місяць тому

    Katie, you are GOAT. i love your videos and binge watching them like crazy. I hope that my videos get better and better with your tips!

  • @patriciaward6960
    @patriciaward6960 Місяць тому +1

    I'm a new UA-camr living in Panama where we do a lot of walking. I had never heard of a gimbal until you mentioned it. Your videos are my favorite as a beginner, Thank you

  • @t-helen-price
    @t-helen-price 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for making vlogging with a phone more doable, accessible and convenient! Keep up the awesome content! :)

  • @vulpipunkgaming
    @vulpipunkgaming 5 місяців тому +2

    WHAT PERFECT TIMING. I have been recording w/ my phone lately and run into small issues here and there. This video helped the process better! thankyou

  • @tki6087
    @tki6087 4 місяці тому +8

    This is by far the most useful, technical step-by-step video I’ve seen on making vlogging with phone easier. I honestly prefer using my phone to a camera because it’s much more portable and habituated in my brain to use. Thanks a bunch for this! ❤

  • @Anggelos876
    @Anggelos876 19 днів тому

    LOVE IT

  • @mayawalksdogs
    @mayawalksdogs Місяць тому

    THANK YOU for your help on this! The task of figuring all this out seems less daunting now.

  • @jessicashmdt
    @jessicashmdt 4 місяці тому

    Okay this is my final sign to start on my iPhone! ♥️

  • @Ber.itsCold
    @Ber.itsCold 2 місяці тому

    This video is over the moon valuable. I can’t thank you enough! Hopefully you got a kickback because I bought a couple of things from your list! 🎉

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 Місяць тому

    this is extremely helpful

  • @lifebyjamie
    @lifebyjamie 5 місяців тому +1

    Loveee these types of videos, love how you break it all down and give such clear examples!! Would love to hear more about how you organise and store all of your short form content. I find it so overwhelming. I know you keep b roll from short form to use later which makes sense. But do you also back up all of your finished short form content? As well as ALL the clips that you used to make them?! I feel like I’m going to fill up my storage space so quickly by saving EVERYTHING on my hard drives when it comes to short form esp when uploading shorts/reels multiple times a week. I can’t believe how quick I filled up 2TB with content 😂

  • @embracingvintagehomemaking
    @embracingvintagehomemaking 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved loved loved this video. You answered a couple of questions I’ve been needing to research. Thank you! ❤

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      so glad to hear that!!

  • @CreatingwithKaya
    @CreatingwithKaya 4 місяці тому

    I'm so glad you've been vlogging! This is really inspiring me to get back into it. I love the quality of camera, but i love the ease of a phone. And arguably, the stabilization is WAY better on a phone. at least compared to my RP.

  • @ninakantmandal
    @ninakantmandal 4 місяці тому

    OMG!! The Image Capture tip is exactly what I've been looking for for so many months! I couldn't figure out how to drop files efficiently straight to my hard drive! Thank you so much!! I'm still trying to figure out my MacBook and your video truly helped! Thank you so much! 🥰

  • @keonikane5759
    @keonikane5759 Місяць тому +1

    I would love to see a video of how you use all your applications like Epidemicsounds !! love the video!

  • @TheTechTrance
    @TheTechTrance Місяць тому +3

    As someone who creates content on TECH and AI, I appreciated this technical take on creating content!
    I usually talk in front of the camera but I'm soon transitioning to the vlogging style as well. Your tips were very helpful, thank you!
    For anyone else who is just starting their content journey, you got this! I can also see AI being a larger part of our content creation, so that will be an interesting evolution

  • @RobinsonKris
    @RobinsonKris 5 місяців тому +1

    🪩🪩🪩 Thanks, Katie! Im learning so much from you. Happy holidays to you and Dan.

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      thanks so much for watching Kris!! and happy holidays to you too 💖

  • @RobInLemont
    @RobInLemont 23 дні тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @BrianaHeartHome
    @BrianaHeartHome 5 місяців тому +1

    Katie, your content is sooo helpful! I've been binging your videos over the last year and you've helped me more than I can say. I love this video! I've been filming all my videos with my andriod phone and several of these gadgets are now on my 'wish list'! I've been using my front facing camera... I know the backfacing one is much better, but how do you know you're staying in frame if you don’t have one of these cool 'move with me' gadgets yet?

  • @mahoganydrive
    @mahoganydrive 4 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been using my phone for two years! It’s working out pretty well so far. Great tips for some extra tools. I may get something for audio

  • @JourneywithGigi
    @JourneywithGigi 5 місяців тому +2

    omg INCREDIBLY helpful 😁🫶 and amazing editing as always 😉✨

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      thank you so much, Gigi!!

  • @erinpompa
    @erinpompa 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much

  • @TheeMzVonita
    @TheeMzVonita 5 місяців тому +12

    Omg I needed this video about 4months ago. Lol I am a new youtuber and have been going back n forth with my phone, gopro, and Zv1f camera. But your videos are sooooo helpful for people like me. Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks. You definitely drop Gems in all of your videos!!!

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому +4

      so glad it was helpful!! and lol I wish I could have watched this video a few months ago 😅

  • @deborahmccue1704
    @deborahmccue1704 4 місяці тому

    Thank you
    You are give great information.

  • @ilTHfeaa
    @ilTHfeaa Місяць тому

    this is so great tysm! and the tip about having the lab mic inside your shirt is 10/10, i got a lav mic for my old phone (now i have the iphone 15 so the lightening wont work now) and the audio was so bad bc my hair kept scraping up against the mic but lav inside of the shirt sounds so much more useful! i’m definitely not gonna splurge on the wireless dji mic rn but that’s definitely a useful tip

  • @Insightswithwendy
    @Insightswithwendy 5 місяців тому +2

    🪩thank you for a wonderful year of great content!

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much Wendy!! ❤️

    • @Insightswithwendy
      @Insightswithwendy 5 місяців тому +1

      @@katie omg!! I just got such an adrenaline rush for your reply! So made my 2023!!! Thank you! 🤩 YES👊

  • @darkbrownandbright
    @darkbrownandbright 3 місяці тому

    Hi Katie, just wanted you to know that I just purchased your Domestika course. This is the first time I have purchased any sort or service or product from an influencer...I am excited. Love your content by the way.

  • @rakkelnamolo
    @rakkelnamolo 4 місяці тому

    Nice video and helpful ❤

  • @zpinkcloudz
    @zpinkcloudz 3 місяці тому

    The Insta flow helps me so much with being comfortable getting stable vlogging footage from the back cam!!! Highly rate that device and the DJI mics

  • @jemimavoigt
    @jemimavoigt 3 місяці тому

    thank you for this! im planning on going to new york at some time in the future and i want to vlog it

  • @amayaperry
    @amayaperry 5 місяців тому +1

    I love this! I’m getting back into content creation and all i have is my iphone 12 mini rn. I wish i had more storage (128gb) and i feel most tech videos don’t talk about storage enough. I do want to upgrade my phone (especially for 512gb) but until i can I’m going to film on this one. ❤

  • @hermankepanijr
    @hermankepanijr 4 місяці тому

    Katie than u for this video.

  • @kathrynmcclatchy
    @kathrynmcclatchy 5 місяців тому

    🪩 Thanks, Katie! I'm just starting my UA-cam channel and filming on my Android. I appreciate any filming tips.

  • @billregan1981
    @billregan1981 5 місяців тому

    The best camera is the one in your pocket! Thanks for the tips 😊

  • @misskaelyn
    @misskaelyn 5 місяців тому +1

    I've been looking for a new phone tripod recommendation! Thank you!!!

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      no problem!! and this one is great, i'm so glad I picked it up!

  • @JoseZacariaz-yo4hz
    @JoseZacariaz-yo4hz 4 місяці тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @SociallyChrissyTV
    @SociallyChrissyTV 4 місяці тому

    I loved this vidoe so much. I'm so mad I bought the mics and the new iPhone is uncapitable lol. You have inspired me to make a series thank you.

  • @alex.porterfield
    @alex.porterfield 5 місяців тому

    🪩🪩🪩 SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!! I've decided to start my channel with just my iPhone and will start by documenting my 30th birthday trip to Tulum in January! I've never done this before so thank you for all of these tips! Gonna step out of my comfort zone and try new things in 2024!

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      omg that's so exciting!! have the best time in Tulum!! 🪩

  • @atlgrow
    @atlgrow 5 місяців тому +4

    I struggled for so long with the workflow part. Getting stuff off the phone and on to the PC was a nightmare. Your method is a game changer. Thank you!

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      so glad to hear that!

  • @maninioveganfoodtravel
    @maninioveganfoodtravel 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! super informative! I was about to purchase a camera but I will start with my iPhone instead. Love from Greece! :)

  • @TheRainbowKnitterPodcast
    @TheRainbowKnitterPodcast 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. I’m going to launch a UA-cam Vlog next month and had planned to research how to get started with my phone. ❤❤❤

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому

      that's so exciting!! you've got this 🙌

  • @JoanneHastie
    @JoanneHastie Місяць тому

    I was filming myself in my studio painting today with my phone on a big tripod… I forgot I had one of those extendable tripods from my insta360. They are great little tripods but only good for the insta360… I only recently got a tripod mount for my iPhone that can tilt… hence I wasn’t using the extendable tripod. But now I can!! So much gear 🤪

  • @slurpwis
    @slurpwis 2 місяці тому

    9:35 case in point

  • @AileenTownsend
    @AileenTownsend 4 місяці тому

    Love this helpful video! It felt very honest and not upselly! I'm just starting out a small business, and I (the "Boomer" that I am according to my kids) now need to learn some of these skills for promoting my products 😅

  • @_amariee
    @_amariee 5 місяців тому +11

    Love this! I’ve decided to wait a year before getting a camera, so far my phone has not let me down in most cases ❤ Also thanks for the tech tips. Could you do a video on how to overcome awkward moments talking to the camera and filming in public 🥴 Tips on how to overcome those issues?

    • @katie
      @katie  5 місяців тому +11

      that's awesome!! and I love that idea - I can definitely put together a guide for getting over awkwardness when filming in public :) i'll add it to my list for the new year

  • @stevensirski
    @stevensirski 5 місяців тому +1

    Genius renaming workflow! Any more automation tips??

  • @Jay_soto
    @Jay_soto 4 місяці тому

    I just ordered the tripod on Amazon! It’s on sale for $17! Great video by the way 😁

  • @johnclay7644
    @johnclay7644 5 місяців тому +1

    good video informative content.

  • @empoweredwsusie
    @empoweredwsusie 5 місяців тому

    🪩 Thank you for sharing everything you have this year!! ❤❤

  • @theartbysteph
    @theartbysteph 11 днів тому

    Thank you SO much for this!!! Currently, I’m using my iPhone to jump into the world of vlogging! This is SO helpful! Also, what “budget friendly” laptop would you recommend for a beginner vlogger? Eyeing a MacBook, for the future, but want an interim laptop to use until then. Something very user friendly when it comes to editing! Thank you!!

  • @knightrider0422
    @knightrider0422 Місяць тому

    excellent video..subscribed ..

  • @DarkBlueNutrition
    @DarkBlueNutrition 5 місяців тому +2

    Can you do a technical video on how you find the right music for the background of your videos? I’ve found the music is typically too distracting and it’s hard to find the perfect fit!

  • @EscapingWife2020
    @EscapingWife2020 5 місяців тому

    Very good

  • @mayflower_3
    @mayflower_3 3 місяці тому

    This is great info exactly what I needed to know to start my youtube journey. Can you tell me which mac or laptop do you see good for uploading editing etc ?

  • @caliiinoel
    @caliiinoel Місяць тому +1

    not the jonas brothers!!! i knew i’d found my people lmao

  • @jupitersplans
    @jupitersplans 5 місяців тому +2

    this is so helpful, thank you! i vlog on my iphone 11 pro because it is easy and i feel too awkward using a "professional" camera in public 🙈 i am running out of storage on my macbook, do you have any tips on storage/editing from an external hard drive? would love to see a video on that 😊 happy holidays!

  • @sarahgirlsoaps
    @sarahgirlsoaps 5 місяців тому

    I love my Anker charger. Takes a while for it to charge, but yes, my devices charge fast and I get multiple charges

  • @beelinefox
    @beelinefox 4 місяці тому

    hey Katie, i struggled with figuring out the video settings too. if you go to Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC and then select "Automatic" the import to Image Capture will automatically convert the 4k 60fps HVEC videos to a .mov format. i discovered that by accident haha was curious if you tried that yet

  • @wildlifegamerstephen
    @wildlifegamerstephen 3 місяці тому

    I will try out these settings thanks is there a cheaper mic recommendation for iPhone

  • @HowToMakeDinner
    @HowToMakeDinner 5 місяців тому

    I’ve been using that mic for over a year and I didn’t know it could do so many things! 😅 would love some tips on managing the AWB when using an iPhone. The white balance goes from super red to super green for me as I move around and the lighting changes. I know how to press and hold to lock in the exposure, but that leads to problems too because as soon as I introduce something bright/white into the frame, everything gets blown out. (Not sure if I’m explaining this very well).