Perfect for beginners, this practical course will help you build confidence in smartphone filming and editing.

The Art of Filming (10:00am – 12:00pm)

Get to grips with the essentials of smartphone filmmaking. Through demonstrations and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to make the most of your phone’s camera and capture high-quality footage anywhere.

Understanding the filmmaking process.
Essential kit and camera settings.
Composition and framing techniques.
Getting the best from natural light.
Recording high-quality audio on location.
Conducting interviews and filming pieces to camera.
Shooting effective B-roll to enhance your story.

Shoot some footage (between sessions)

We'll ask you to shoot a bit of footage between the morning and afternoon sessions. This really helps embed what you have learnt in the morning and will also give you some footage to use for the afternoon's editing session. Allow 45 mins - 1 hour as a guide.

The Power of Editing (2:00pm – 4:00pm)

Turn your raw footage into a polished story using the free Kinemaster app. Learn the principles of editing and create a short video using your own clips.

Principles and techniques of editing.
Introduction to Kinemaster.
Trimming and splitting clips.
Adding B-roll.
Using Music.
Subtitling and captions.

Note: The principles and techniques of editing you will learn can be applied to different software, should you prefer to use a different one after the course.

You’ll need

A smartphone (iPhone or Android).
The free version of Kinemaster app (available on both platforms).

All participants will also receive our Digital Smartphone Filmmaking Handbook, packed with tips, techniques, and resources to keep developing your skills after the course.

Testimonials:

"I honestly can’t recommend Mile 91's Smartphone Filmmaking Course enough. It covers a lot of ground — from pre-production to editing — and explains everything so clearly. Whether you’re a complete newbie or already have some experience, there’s heaps to take away and plenty to keep learning."

Helen Shearer, British Heart Foundation

"I would recommend this Smartphone Filmmaking course to anyone! Ben delivered the session in a friendly and informative way and the content was great. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your existing smartphone filming skillset, this course is packed full of tips and tricks that will make you feel confident to snap content on your phone in no time!"

Bronte Farenden, North Devon Hospice

"This was a brilliant one-day course that has given me the confidence and skills I need to put together short, impactful videos for work."

Ellie Pipe, FareShare South West

"Highly recommend attending this course if you work in storytelling or digital content creation. Ben is very knowledgeable and explains things well. The afternoon session when he walks you through video editing step by step is really helpful for people who learn by 'doing'. I took a lot of learnings away."

Domonique, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association

"I thought the Mile 91 Smartphone Filmmaking Course was fantastic. It was really practical, giving simple yet expert pieces of advice and instruction for us to take back and put into practice. What could have been quite a complicated session and subject matter, was delivered in a way that was easy to follow and learn from.”

Ella Stanbrook, Cruse Bereavement Care.

"The course was great. Ben’s teaching was spot on – clear, practical, step-by-step and allowing plenty of chances for questions. The duration and format, while brief, was perfect for the cost of the course and convenient for busy working days, giving more than enough guidance to start producing professional-looking video on a smartphone. The gap between sessions was helpful for filming. And the handbook is also excellent and I’m sure will be indispensable in the future."

Mike Carhart-Harris, RNLI.

“I really enjoyed making my film and I'm amazed at how much better my output has been after only two quick training sessions with you! So thank you for the top tips.”

Emily Cotter, Mind.

This course is also available for in house group bookings. Please contact catherine@mile91.co.uk to discuss.

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Smartphone filmmaking Thursday 29th Oct 2026

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