Shoot Stable Smartphone Video with a Mason Jar

There are a few different ways to mount your smartphone to a tripod, but they won't do you any good if you don't own a tripod in the first place. If you need some stable video in a pinch, just reach for a mason jar and some elastic bands.

Trevor at Five Gallon Ideas shares this janky-but-useful setup. He suggests tying two elastic hair ties to opposite ends of a thick rubber band. You can stretch the hair ties around the top and bottom of a mason jar, and then use the rubber band to hold the phone in place. Once it's secure, just set the jar down and hit record. Unfortunately, this solution won't let you easily adjust the angle of the phone up or down, but you could wedge a piece of cork or some folded up paper between the screen and the jar to tilt the camera slightly.

Of course, if you do have a tripod handy, you might be better off using a car mount or binder clip to attach your phone for some more filming flexibility.

iPhone Tripod | Five Gallon Ideas

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