VIDEO MODULE — COURSE 01
Cinematic Video Content Creation and Editing with a Smartphone
Plan, shoot, edit, colour grade, and export cinematic video content using a smartphone and post-production apps — from composition and lighting to a finished cinematic project.
40 hours
12 THEORY · 24 PRACTICE · 4 EXAM
Hybrid
IN-PERSON + REMOTE
No experience needed
SMARTPHONE REQUIRED
Official certificate
RIIMC-AUTHORISED PROGRAMME
SMARTPHONE FILMMAKING COURSE IN RIGA
Who is this smartphone filmmaking course for?
This smartphone filmmaking course in Riga is designed for marketing,PR and social media specialists, entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, brand managers, educators and aspiring content creators. No video editing experience is required — good smartphone skills and a phone with a decent camera (4K recommended) are enough.
Outcomes
What will you learn?
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Cinematic composition, camera settings and lighting
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Storyboarding and shot planning
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Gimbal movement and stabilization
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Editing, transitions and B-roll
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Colour correction and grading with LUTs
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Sound design, titles and export
COURSE PROGRAMME
What's inside the course?
1. Cinematography basics with a smartphone
Difference between ordinary video and cinematic effect; 4K/1080p, fps and shutter speed; composition and shot sizes; manual camera settings.
2. Light as the main cinematic tool
Three-point lighting; natural light and golden hour; LED panels and reflectors; dynamic range and AE/AF lock; studio lighting practice.
3. Pre-production: idea and script
Video goal and storytelling; script structure; storyboard; location and props; copyright basics; individual project planning.
4. Camera movement and stabilization
Pan, follow, tilt and crane effects; built-in and external stabilization; hand-held cinematic movement; dynamic shots in location practice.
5. Professional audio recording for video projects
Microphones for mobile devices; ambient noise control; room acoustics; voice-over recording; interview and narration capture.
6. Editing: workspace and basic cutting
CapCut, LumaFusion or VN Editor; import and file organization; timeline; rough cut and narrative assembly.
7. Cinematic transitions and effects
Invisible editing vs cheap effects; speed ramping and slow motion; B-roll; masks and keyframes for movement and rhythm.
8. Color correction and color grading
Technical correction vs artistic grading; contrast, saturation, highlights and shadows; LUTs and selective correction.
9. Sound design and final export
SFX, Foley, whoosh and ambience layers; audio ducking; cinematic titles and subtitles; export settings for TikTok, Reels, YouTube and web.
10. Final exam and project defence
Technical test; video presentation; peer and instructor review; error analysis and certification.
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
A cinematic film — shot on your phone.
WHO TEACHES THIS COURSE
Learn from experinced professionals
Our teachers are active experts from Digi Media's production teams — not just lecturers.
Mikhail Skryapkin
Cinematographer, video editor and colour correction specialist with 15+ years of experience.
Mihail Sergeev
Sound director and production manager with 19+ years of experience.
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Official certificate included — upon completion, each course in the Sound module concludes with an assessment and the award of Digi Media certificate issued under a non-formal education programme authorised by RIIMC.
FAQ
Smartphone filmmaking course — common questions
What kind of phone do I need?
A smartphone with sufficient storage and a good camera; 4K recording support is recommended. No professional camera is required.
Do I need editing experience?
No. This smartphone filmmaking course in Riga starts from the basics.
Is the course fully in person?
It’s hybrid: practical filming and editing happen in person, while part of the theory can be completed remotely.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. The course ends with a test and a project defence, followed by an official Digi Media certificate issued under a non-formal education programme authorised by RIIMC.
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Digi Media Academy (digimedia.studio/academy) — practical media training in Riga, Latvia. Cinematic Video Content Creation and Editing with a Smartphone is part of the Video module.