Videos are increasingly becoming a powerful tool in academia, whether integrated into lessons, used to present a thesis or research abstract, or assigned as student projects. Many scientific publishers now even prefer video research abstracts over traditional written ones. However, the production of such videos can be daunting for many, with the misconception that it requires expensive and complex equipment. 

This is no longer the case. Today, almost everyone has access to a high-quality video recording device - their smartphone. Modern smartphones are now fully capable of 4K recording at multiple frame rates, impressive video software can be easily installed on the device, and mobiles are equipped with features to make video recording an effortless process. This allows for broader access to the creative format that is video, and has unlocked videographical creativity on a massive scale.