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Upping the self-filming game - What do you like?

How many use their cell phone to film?
That's what I'm using. I need a lapel mic, because the audio can be very hit-or-miss, but I've got over 400,000 hours of view time on my channel since February and have 0 complaints about video quality.

A lot of phones take quite decent video, if you work within the limitations and have reasonable expectations. Depends on what "good enough" means for you.
 
That's what I'm using. I need a lapel mic, because the audio can be very hit-or-miss, but I've got over 400,000 hours of view time on my channel since February and have 0 complaints about video quality.

A lot of phones take quite decent video, if you work within the limitations and have reasonable expectations. Depends on what "good enough" means for you.
Thats not true! you did a video in your yard and I complained the bugs were too loud :)
 
That's what I'm using. I need a lapel mic, because the audio can be very hit-or-miss, but I've got over 400,000 hours of view time on my channel since February and have 0 complaints about video quality.

A lot of phones take quite decent video, if you work within the limitations and have reasonable expectations. Depends on what "good enough" means for you.
Well then, i'll have to put in a complaint about quality!!! hahaha

Audio quality is by far more important than video quality.
 
Well then, i'll have to put in a complaint about quality!!! hahaha

Audio quality is by far more important than video quality.
1 out of 80,000 views is still a good percentage for me. ;)

It all depends on what you're happy with. For me, I'm perfectly happy with a gopro or phone video. If you want a "successful" youtube channel, you might need more. Might.

One of my favorite channels is hickock45's. TBH, it's about the only one I'll watch. He has no snazzy editing, intros, logos, hashtags, or cheesy taglines. I don't know what filming setup he uses, but I doubt it's top-end. His channel is just him shooting and talking about different guns. I watch it because he's my kinda funny, and is knowledgeable and laid back. The video/audio is good enough for me to see and hear what's going on, and that's all I care about.

His channel is way bigger than mine (or most hunting channels) will ever be, and he gets to shoot guns he didn't pay for. I think most folks would be happy with those results, and call the channel a "success."

I just don't know that a super expensive camera/mic/software is necessary or worth it for me or most self-filmers. I definitely won't be buying one unless the channel pays for it, which ain't happening any time soon.

Look at @WHW and his footage. None of it is 4k, and I don't think anybody gives a hoot. I'll watch his grainy old videos WAY more than most of the flat brim wearin'', hashtaggin', gang-sign flashin' wannabe stuff that seems to dominate the internet now.

Point is, film for yourself, or if you film for others, ask yourself how much folks really care about seeing your mug in mega high definition. There exist people whom I like to look at in high def, but y'all ain't it. ;)

For self-filmed hunting videos, all that I care about is that I can't hear you mouth-breathing, you're not a weiner, and you can hold a camera still enough that it doesn't give me a migraine. All the other little warts just add character. I watch youtube videos BECAUSE they're not slick and polished and scripted.
 
How many use their cell phone to film?

I use my phone and have posted about 5 videos, im new and want to see if im going to actually enjoy filming/editing, which i do, before i go and buy film equipment. Ive dropped a lot of money this past off season getting prepped for upcoming season so i dont have the $ to buy it right now. Im gonna still make videos though, even if only one person watches it. Its more for me to go back and watch anyways....
 
So I probably should have specified, but was looking more for advice on hunt filming (zoom function, image stabilization etc). I have been using a tactacam & gopro in the tree for a couple years, so was looking to upgrade for that type of filming.

I do use my iPhone for certain things and it has a purpose. Just looking to add a another tool to the belt.

- I have used an iPhone hunting, and it does NOT give me the quality I'm looking for.
- I have used an iPhone for up close gear reviews / DIY stuff / B Roll and it's fine for those purposes. Especially in the confines of a garage where noise can be controlled

That's why I decided to add the AX53 to the kit.

And for my goals/purposes ...it's just another irresponsible use of funds directed toward a hobby :tearsofjoy:
 
Ya, any filming needing zoom or low light performance won’t look good filmed on a phone. The sensors are just too small for optical zoom and low f-stop performance.

@Nutterbuster your videos are just fine. I just felt compelled to dissent from popular opinion :)
 
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