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The smartphone is becoming the camera of choice for many reporters who want to get started with video production. It's a low cost solution, as most can use a phone they already own, and all the accessories you need will not cost a fortune.

So if you started out producing short videos for social media, but would like to explore the possibility of producing longer videos, here's a helpful guide to filming cinematic video with your phone.

The article is written by cinema camera and workflow specialist Richard Lackey, and covers critical considerations such as the lighting, framing, composition and focus.

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