How to shoot usable product footage yourself, and send it to us to edit, grade and title.

:hax-list: How it works

1. Prepare a scenario. Write what happens, shot by shot. We can help refine it.
2. Prepare for the shoot. Scout locations, gather props, line up anyone on camera.
3. Take the footage. Three routes below - your phone, your own kit, or a hired freelancer.
4. Send it to us. We edit, colour grade and make the titles.
5. Voiceover, if you want one. Find an artist online, send us the audio, and we integrate it.

:hax-video: Shooting with your phone

The cheapest route, and good enough more often than people expect. Five things to get right.

Focal length

Camera settings

Stabilisation

Software

Editing

Quick summary

• Use portrait mode where you can.
• Shoot 4K if possible.
• Stabilise - a tripod, or an Osmo Mobile if you are moving.
• Use Filmic Pro or similar for bitrate, resolution and a flat profile.
• Use InShot or similar to edit on the phone.