Best iPhone video settings for interior videos

Have you ever uploaded a video to Instagram only to find it is pixelated or grainy and just not what you expected?

Your videos should and can be crystal clear, especially when you’re showing off your projects.

Here’s how you can make sure your settings are optimised to get those crystal clear videos on social media.

Before you hit record

Switch to 4K resolution.

This is a must-do and I guarantee you’ll notice a huge difference in the quality of your videos once you start filming in 4K.

Open the Camera app, switch the camera mode to Video, and look to the corner of your screen. If you're shooting in the standard 1080p, you'll see an HD label. Just tap HD to switch to 4K video.

Use the ‘grid’ function

When you're filming videos of interiors, one feature that you might not have explored yet is the "Grid" function. This tool displays a grid overlay on your screen while shooting videos when activated.

The grid will help you to keep your frame straight and enable good composition. To access grid lines in the iPhone’s native camera app, open Settings, then Camera. Then, just “Grid” on or off as you like.

Film in vertical

If you’re filming for social media, always film in vertical format.

Filming in this orientation caters to the way users naturally interact with their phones, so they don’t need to rotate the screen for a full-screen view. You’re also making the most of the screen ‘real-estate’.

Tap to focus

Most phones allow you to tap on the screen where you want the camera to focus. When you tap on a specific subject or area, the camera will adjust the focus and exposure settings to prioritise that point. This will help your content to remain super sharp!

Before you upload:

1. First, go to your Instagram profile. You can access it by tapping your profile icon in the bottom right.

2. Next, tap the three-dash menu in the top-right

3. Go into Settings > Account

4. Next, tap ‘media quality’

5. Toggle on “Upload at highest quality”

Be aware that if you’re trying to upload your video when you’re out and about without a strong wi-fi connection, it will take longer to upload.

Video export settings

Instagram will compress 4K, so if you don’t export the video correctly it will look grainy. So, when you’re exporting from your video editing software (e.g Capcut) - make sure you export it at 1080p at 60fps.

Try these tips and settings out on your next video, and let me know if you notice a difference in the quality!