Smartphone Studio: Mastering Mobile Video
Shooting and editing smartphone video, whether for fast turnaround in a crisis or for planned, polished productions, is a critical skill for communicators. In this fast-moving session, smartphone video expert Kerry Shearer will have the latest tips, tools, apps and techniques to help you increase your skills and be more confident when creating video content. He’ll show you the best accessories to help you get great audio, video and lighting, and cover the latest and best AI tools to save you time and increase the quality of your production. He’ll also have some great gear giveaways for attendees. Whether you’re a video veteran or just getting started, you’ll have some great takeaways from this session!
Kerry Shearer
Kerry Shearer is a former longtime PIO for Sacramento County who has a wide-ranging background as an emergency communications coach, news media specialist, video content creator, social media trainer, conference speaker and broadcaster.
He implemented cutting-edge social media video strategies to communicate public health messaging during the H1N1 and Covid pandemics, and served in Joint Information Centers for northern California’s historic wildfires, turning news releases and announcements into live and recorded videos for immediate distribution.
Kerry is a trainer with CSTI (California Specialized Training Institute) and is also part of the team from Media Survival Group that provides DHS-certified crisis communications training to PIOs who would staff a Joint Information Center/EOC during a disaster.
In addition to fast-turnaround smartphone video production, Kerry’s specialty is live video, which is especially critical in emergencies. Kerry knows the effective techniques, tips, and tech to help anyone create compelling content with smartphone video.
