How do I create a video?

Today more than ever it is possible to create high quality video without breaking the bank. Most of us are walking around with a smart phone that can create good quality film. The key elements are

1. Stability - you will need some kind of tripod to hold your camera or phone still
2. Sound is key - invest in a microphone 
3. Lighting - it might be worth buying a cheap light or if you do not have one make sure you are well lit

Once you have filmed yourself or the relevant person the video will need to be in MP4 format. Devices such as the iphone create.mov files. Don't worry there are many free converters on the internet such as http://www.convertfiles.com/ that will convert the file into an MP4.