Podcasting With Your Phone
IN THIS LESSON
This section shows how to set up your phone to make a podcast. It works with iPhones and some Android phones that have a "Cinematic" video mode.
Step 1: Open the Camera App
Launch the Camera app.
Swipe to Cinematic mode.
Step 2: Record Your Video
Tap the red record button to film your video.
Cinematic mode automatically applies a shallow depth of field, but you’ll fine-tune it in editing.
Step 3: Open the Video in Photos
After recording, go to the Photos app.
Tap on your cinematic video to open it.
Step 4: Tap “Edit”
In the top-right corner, tap Edit to open video editing tools.
Step 5: Adjust the f-Number
You’ll see an f-number icon (ƒ)—tap it.
A slider will appear to control the aperture.
Step 6: Slide to Adjust Depth of Field
Lower f-number (e.g., ƒ/2.0) = More background blur
Higher f-number (e.g., ƒ/16) = Less background blur
Adjust until you get the cinematic look you want.
Step 7: Save Your Changes
Tap Done in the bottom-right to save the edited video.
