195667 1528 Technology Internet & World Wide Web Music & Video true Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:04:43 -0700 /system/videos/3/67/56/19/195667.flv technology, youtube, capturing, video, news, cellphone, cell, phone, uploading, journalist How To Capture Breaking News Video on Your Cell Phone http://www.howcast.com/videos/195667-How-To-Capture-Breaking-News-Video-on-Your-Cell-Phone http://www.howcast.com/videos/195667-How-To-Capture-Breaking-News-Video-on-Your-Cell-Phone/edit approved 120 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=195667"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=195667" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 6 vinzfeller http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/CAPTURE_BREAKING_NEWS_VIDEO_ON_YOUR_CELL_PHONE_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1224 false false false 74681 1 25 Warning Don’t risk your own safety to cover a news story. Stay alert at all times and back off if the situation becomes dangerous.

]]> 74682 2 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/32.jpg Check your settings Check the video settings on your phone. Always use the highest video-capture resolution for the best video quality.

]]> 74683 3 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/40.jpg Use a memory card Use the largest memory card your phone can handle. Video requires a lot of storage, and using an ample memory card will ensure you don’t run out of space.

]]> 74684 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/50.jpg Find the best position When you see news breaking, anticipate the action and position yourself accordingly. Try to predict where the subject will go and find a vantage point where you can capture the events as they unfold.

]]> 74685 5 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/61.jpg Use a steady hand Keep your hand steady while shooting to avoid shaky video. Better yet, hold your phone with both hands and keep your elbows braced against your torso for support. If you’re near a flat surface, brace yourself against that instead.

]]> 74686 6 75 Tip To be really prepared, pick up a pocket-size cell phone tripod, available at most electronics stores, and carry it with you.

]]> 74687 7 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/82.jpg Start wide, then close Start off with a wide shot to establish the scene; then focus in on the subject. Physically move towards your subject rather than using your camera’s digital zoom. You’ll get smoother results.

]]> 74688 8 94 Tip Capturing crowd reactions is a great way to add context to the main action.

]]> 74689 9 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195667/99.jpg Share your video Once you’ve captured a breaking event, upload your video to a blog or social-media site. Congratulations! You’ve just entered the world of mobile journalism.

]]> 74690 10 109 Fact With a YouTube account, you can upload video straight from your phone to YouTube. Go to youtube.com/mobile to find out how.

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