✨ Episode Overview:
In this heartfelt and information-packed solo episode, Helen kicks things off with a meaningful story sparked by a letter and a stack of old cards—reminders of the deep, lasting connections she’s built through her content and community. She then dives into two of her most-used (unsponsored!) products that make her content-creating life easier, and shifts into a hands-on mini-masterclass: tips for getting the most out of your phone’s camera to improve your content instantly.
🛠️ Helen’s Unsponsored Product Picks:
- Dyson Airwrap
- Daily staple for Helen
- Works great on thick hair
- Comes with multiple attachments (round brush, curlers, etc.)
- Honest review: No complaints—except clean your filter regularly!
- VRURC Power Bank
- A content creator must-have
- Charges iPhone 4–5 times
- Built-in cords for multiple devices
- Heavy and bulky—but totally worth it
- Perfect for full-day shoots without access to power
📱 Phone Content Tips You Probably Aren’t Using (But Should Be):
- Clean Your Lens
Smudgy lenses = blurry content. Simple but essential. - Turn on Do Not Disturb While Filming
Interruptions can ruin your footage. Don’t forget to turn it off afterward. - Use Gridlines for Better Framing
Help your eye compose more balanced, level shots. - Zoom with Your Feet
Don’t pinch to zoom—walk closer to preserve quality. (And don’t ever Zoom if someone else hands you their phone!) - Lock Exposure and Focus (AE/AF Lock)
- Tap and hold before recording
- Great for consistent lighting (especially for split screens or stop-motion)
- Slide up or down to adjust brightness
- Camera Settings Refresher
- 30 fps = best for sharp video
- 24 fps = filmic look
- 4K = high detail (but watch your storage!)
- Know when to toggle off HDR (high dynamic range)
- Cinematic Mode
- Great for film-style depth
- Limited zoom, but beautiful focus blur for storytelling shots
- Use the 0.5 Wide Angle Lens
- Capture more of your environment
- Especially helpful when shooting yourself with back camera
- Tap to Focus on What Matters
- Want your product in focus? Tap it on screen
- Switch focus between objects mid-recording for dynamic storytelling
🎧 Studio Spotlight:
🎙️ July Theme: Podcasting 101
- Studio members are diving into a podcasting series!
- Lesson Part 1 is now live in the Studio.
- More parts coming soon, including:
- How to podcast without fancy gear
- How to scale up when you're ready
- Behind-the-scenes tips Helen uses herself
- Weekly themes continue as usual—content creation tips, community calls, and more!
🌀 Weekly Challenge:
This week’s tutorial lesson focused on playing with speed changes—recording at different speeds and editing speed shifts post-recording.
🔗 Links & Mentions:
- Want to join The Socialize Studio and access podcasting tutorials + challenges?
➡️ https://socialize-studio.mn.co - Missed the newsletter on mobile camera tips?
➡️ Check your inbox or studio dashboard!
❤️ Closing Thoughts:
Thanks for being here. If you learned a new tip—or just enjoyed the vibes—drop a comment or reply to the newsletter. The support means everything. ✨
