How to Shoot Cinematic Video with Just Your Phone

You do not need a $5,000 camera to look professional. 1. Clean your lens. It sounds basic but it is the number one reason phone footage looks soft. 2. Shoot in 4K at 24fps for that film look. 3. Lock your exposure and focus so the brightness does not jump around. 4. Use natural light whenever possible, face a window, never shoot with a window behind you. 5. Stabilize: use both hands, tuck your elbows, or get a $20 mini tripod. 6. Edit with intention: cut ruthlessly, keep only the best moments. Your phone is a cinema camera. Treat it like one.