How to Film Lettering Videos for Instagram with a Smartphone 2021

Lettering videos are one of the ways I was able to grow quickly on Instagram and I do it all on my Android smartphone! In this video, I show you how to film overhead or top-down videos with a gooseneck phone holder and also share my lighting setup when filming at night. I also include other DIY alternatives to a tripod so you can make lettering or calligraphy videos with what you have at home 😊 ▶️WATCH NEXT - How to Edit Lettering Videos: https://youtu.be/yEiMIh3hqGE ▶️ Watch all my Lettering Videos on Tangi (App available on Apple Store and Google Play Store): https://tangi.co/p/madebymutiara Thank you Amanda for the light recommendation! Check out her page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steinbargerstudio/ 🕙 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Hi everyone! 1:00 Things you need 2:23 My lighting options 5:42 Recommended angle for filming 6:01 Please check your phone settings 7:46 Square vs Portrait ?? 9:07 Final Tips ✍🏻Equipment I Use for Recording Overhead Videos: 1. Samsung Galaxy S10e: https://amzn.to/3bF8uWT 2. Flexible Long Arm Gooseneck: https://amzn.to/3eDVqli 2. Desk Lamp I Use: https://amzn.to/2yN9WYY 3. Alternative Desk Lamp: https://amzn.to/39beZAj 3. Table Top Fluorescent Lights: https://amzn.to/2xOfPVD 4. Strathmore Tracing Paper: https://amzn.to/32sNGAc 🛍 Shop my favourite stationery and supplies here! https://www.amazon.com/shop/madebymutiara DISCLAIMER: Gadis of MadebyMutiara is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. CREDITS: Shelf Photo by Natural Goods Berlin on Unsplash Phone Photo by Karol Kucza on Unsplash Grid Photo by Luke van Zyl on Unsplash _________________________________________________________________ 👋🏻Let me know what video you would love to see next! Come say hi to me! 🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebymutiara/ 🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebymutiara/ 🔹Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadebyMutiara 🔹Pinterest: https://www.picterest.com/madebymutiara/ Oh and like, comment and subscribe: https://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=(madebymutiara) _________________________________________________________________ 📹 YOUTUBE GEAR: Samsung Galaxy S10e: https://amzn.to/3bF8uWT Canon Powershot S120: https://amzn.to/2XvWFxb Boya Microhphone for Smartphones: https://amzn.to/2XrXlDG Selfie Ring Light: https://amzn.to/2Y3SPfM Fluorescent Lights: https://amzn.to/2xOfPVD 13 Inch MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/2XrXlDG Edited on iMovie _________________________________________________________________ ABOUT ME: Hi! I'm Gadis and I'm a modern calligrapher from Singapore currently based in the U.S.! On this channel, I hope to show you some tutorials, my favourite tools and processes of how to create all things with colour and joy. I would also love to share my experiences in bringing my passion to greater heights. This is a place for you to hang out with me as I navigate my new environment whilst pursuing a big passion of mine. Whether you're a beginner letterer or an established hobbyist, you're welcome to join me on on this journey! 😊