 Cameras are everywhere. Today anyone can film a quality video with their smartphone, tablet, DSLR, and many other devices. However, to make a professional video, it takes more than a good camera. Here are 10 tips and tricks to make your video stand out and look professional while shooting with a tablet or mobile device. You will need a tablet or mobile device, a lavalier microphone with an eighth inch mini-plug, a tripod, and a mount compatible with your chosen camera. Before filming, set your camera's aspect ratio and resolution. First, go to settings and scroll down and select photos and camera. Choose record video and select 1080p at 30 frames per second. Stabilize your camera with a tripod to prevent shakiness. For more information on setting up your tripod, please watch the video, a how-to guide on setting up your tripod. Clean your lens often. Begin by blowing or brushing away larger pieces of dirt and finishing by wiping down with a lens cloth. Good lighting is key to quality video. Tablets and smartphones require a lot of light, so shooting outside is ideal. If shooting inside, avoid having windows behind your subject. Instead, close shades or use large windows to help naturally light your subject from the front. Set your exposure and focus before each shot. To do this, select your camera app and select video. Tap on your screen where you want to set the focus and exposure. If your subject is still too light or dark, you can manually adjust the exposure by holding your finger on the sun to the right of the yellow square and sliding your finger up and down. If you move your camera while filming, the exposure will adjust as the light changes in your frame. To prevent this, hold your finger on your screen until AE AF lock appears at the top. Now your focus and exposure will not change as you move your camera. Tablets and smartphones have a digital zoom and using this will lower your video's resolution. If you want a closer shot of your subject, physically move your tripod forward. Play with depth of field to create an artistic look. When framing your shots, avoid placing your subject directly in front of its background or on the same plane as other objects. Instead, distance your subject from its background for a shallower depth of field resulting in a more dynamic look. When looking in your viewfinder, imagine your frame being divided into thirds both vertically and horizontally. Studies show that the eye naturally goes to one of these four intersecting points opposed to the center of the frame. By placing your point of interest in these intersections or along the lines, you will create a more appealing composition. Always use a lavalier microphone to get the best quality audio for your video. Eliminate unwanted background noise by shutting off fans, music, and phones before recording. For interviews, give your subject a little bit of headroom and have your shot end around their midsection. Direct your subject's eye lines so they are looking slightly towards the center of your frame to balance your shot. For the most flattering look, adjust your tripod to be level with your subject's face. These are the tools needed to shoot a quality video like this one, which was shot on an iPhone 6. Now go out, have fun, and create.