I have been having models ask me a lot about videos from pre-production to post-production. I have done a few blogs about that, so I thought I'd talk more about it but from a bigger more professional view.
NOTE: THIS METHOD IS NOT CHEAP AND NOT FOR THE MODEL ON A BUDGET!!! THIS WILL RUN YOU OVER $100. Cheaper then spending over $1000 on a 4K recorder or HD recorder.
If you have either the iPhone 6 or 6s you have the ability to record really good videos. iPhone 6s will allow ultra HD or 4k videos at 30 fps or 1080p HD at 60 fps. Here are some steps you can take and some of the things you will need to do this. ONLY record keeping the phone horizontal.
Update: You can now make 4K video using iPhone SE as well.
1. iPhone Settings.
Go to your iPhone settings and scroll down to Photo & Camera. Inside there make sure your video recording settings is set to 1080p at 60 fps or 4k on the 6s.
2. Lighting
You will need great lighting for this. If you have professional lighting already then that will work just fine, but if you don't then make sure you have 5000K LED light bulbs. 5000K LED light bulbs is like having natural lighting and is cheaper then buying the professional system. You will need plenty of lighting for this.
3. Tripod
As a model this is something you should already have. A tripod is a must have for any model.
4. iPhone tripod holder.
If you have a selfie stick the part on the stick is what I am talking about here. This will allow you to hold your iPhone on the tripod horizontally. When recording with an iPhone you will want to record with it horizontally ONLY.
5. Microphone
This is where this will get super expensive. The built in audio on the iPhone will not be good enough. The cheapest and best option from what I have found is http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/924676-REG/vidpro_xm_55_electret_condenser_xlr.html
This mic from what I have seen is the best option out there at the cheapest cost. Microphones can get higher in price and be even more expensive. You will also then need a stand to hold this microphone. As well as an adapter to connect XLR to iPhone.
6. Optical Lens
You can get a optical lens for your iPhone. This isn't necessary if you just move the iPhone closer to you.
These are all the things you will need to make a HD or UHD video using your iPhone. After you have set up everything when you are recording the actual video itself you will want to make sure you are on exposure lock and be able to record without having to worry about your phone changing focus on you. ALWAYS record keeping your phone horizontal.
What about post-production? This is a lot harder to explain how to do since there is so much you can do. If going to be recording in 4k you will need software that can really handle the post-production. Your best overall software is Adobe Premiere Pro CC. That will run you about $20 a month and you have to commit to 1 year.
