{"id":26,"date":"2016-06-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sproutvideo.wpengine.com\/?p=26"},"modified":"2022-01-27T14:01:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T19:01:30","slug":"how-to-capture-the-excitement-of-fireworks-on-iphone-or-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/how-to-capture-the-excitement-of-fireworks-on-iphone-or-android.html","title":{"rendered":"Ten Tips to Film Fireworks on a Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our humble opinion, July Fourth is one of the best holidays in America. Everywhere you go you\u2019ll find parties, sparklers, fireworks, and the sweet smells of barbeque. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n

Well, for one, you might not love the way those awesome fireworks look on your phone when filming with everything set to auto. Avoid disappointing results this Fourth with these 10 secrets to capturing stellar footage of fireworks displays using your phone.<\/p>\n

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1. Stake Out a Good Spot<\/h2>\n

The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, a clear view of the fireworks, which is critical for getting nice shots. Stake out a spot where you will be able to see not only the fireworks, but some interesting buildings, landmarks, or landscapes to help frame your shots beautifully. It\u2019s not just about the fireworks, but also the light they create and how it bounces off of water, shiny skyscrapers, or clouds.<\/p>\n

2. Come Prepared<\/h2>\n

Make sure you cover the basics. You will need your phone fully charged with plenty of room to store HD videos of the fireworks display. You\u2019ll probably also want a way to stabilize your phone when shooting, whether that means a little tripod<\/a>, a pair of sunglasses<\/a>, or just a carefully chosen spot where you can safely prop it up somehow.<\/p>\n

3. Use a Specialized App<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll want to use a different app for shooting the video than the native camera app provided with your phone in order to get more finely tuned control over your settings for recording fireworks. Testing some out and installing them prior to the fireworks is a must if you don\u2019t want to be scrambling at the last minute.<\/p>\n

Here are some options that give you granular manual control over your phone\u2019s camera to help get you started:<\/p>\n

iPhone<\/h3>\n