iPhone Comparison for Video Traffic Academy

This video is in response to several posts about using your iPhone as a video camera. I compare it to the Kodak Zi8 and share some of the various tools I use along with my iPhone. You can read the entire post, with links to the products on my blog http://www.skillcasting.com/shoot-better-iphone-video/

Category:

Education

Tags:

• iphone
• video
• skillcasting
• video traffic academy
• wireless mic

[BatonRgeHousingRepts]

Thank you, Scott. This is very helpful. I have a similar setup and created this on-site housing market with my iphone with kv connection cable and lav mic. youtube.com/watch?v=r1eGeGDuRC­o and uploaded it onsite to youtube.

[SkillCasting]

@BatonRgeHousingRepts Awesome! It's amazing what we can literally create onsite these days isn't it?

[greenlightcoach]

AWESOME Scott! Does it work with the iPhone 3G? I'm debating an upgrade soon but figure, give Apple a little time to get the bugs out. I'm going to your site now to check out all of the product links. Thanks!

[SkillCasting]

@greenlightcoach It might be a different cable but I think they have one for it. If you can swing it, I'd definitely recommend an upgrade. The processor and camera alone will justify the purchase over the older 3G model. I have my 4S ordered and will post a comparison with the original iPhone 4 late next week. As for bugs, I doubt you'll find too many.

[jameswedmore]

Great video Scott! I MUST get my one of those KVConnection Cables! AWESOME! AWESOME!!

[SkillCasting]

@jameswedmore Dude, you've GOT to get the cable. I think the new 4S, with it's 1080p video, higher contrast, and stabilization, is going to be the way to go for portable video. Don't get me wrong, I'll still shoot with my T3i and Sanyo Xacti, but I'm finding more and more, the iPhone is flat out good enough. And with a wireless mic capabilities, it's awesome.

[SkillCasting]

@KathiHeern Yes, kVConnection has cables for Android phones too. I can't speak to the specific manufacturers though. I can't put links into YouTube replies but if you do a search for kVConnection, you can find them on the net. The cables typically run around $24 USD.

[SkillCasting]

@MyTitleGuy I bought the Xshot along with the iPhone 4 case. If I remember correctly, it comes with the case because it's the case that allows you to connect your iPhone to a tripod. I have another video on my channel specifically speaking to the Xshot. I really like the case too. The curved part for the adapter really helps you hold the phone better. Being able to attach your iPhone to the Xshot or another tripod is a huge plus too.

[MyTitleGuy]

Great video Scott. I have the Xshot but I don't remember that adapter. Did your come with it or was it separate?

[KathiHeern]

That is awesome Scott. I was wondering if all of those attachments work with an android phone. I have sprint & just got a photon 4g.  Thanks again for the great tips.