Film Riot Reviews Latest iPhones and Small Rig Kit for Cinematic Filmmaking
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In this latest escapade, Film Riot embarks on their annual quest to determine if the latest iPhones can truly serve as tools for cinematic storytelling. The 16 Pro and Pro Max boast upgraded features like studio-quality microphones, enhanced slow-motion capabilities, and improved lenses. Notably, the introduction of audio mixes utilizing AI and spatial audio technology elevates sound recording quality to new heights. However, a cumbersome camera control button mars the overall experience, causing inadvertent disruptions during filming.
Enter the game-changer: the Small Rig mobile video kit, a collaboration with Brandon Lee. This revolutionary kit revolutionizes the shooting experience, offering hands-free operation, universal smartphone compatibility, and versatile mounting options. With features like a wireless remote, M2 SSD enclosure, and magnetic filter adapter, this kit enhances both comfort and control while shooting. The team's exploration of the iPhone's image quality under challenging lighting conditions showcases its impressive performance, especially when shooting in Apple log and grading underexposed shots.
Reflecting on the liberating sensation reminiscent of their past experiences with the Osmo in 2015, the team finds themselves drawn to the iPhone's newfound potential for filmmaking. Despite its budget-friendly nature, the iPhone proves its mettle as a reliable storytelling tool, as evidenced by Dev Patel's choice to utilize it in his directorial debut. The proper rigging provided by the Small Rig cage enhances the shooting experience, making it more enjoyable and efficient. Danny Boyle's decision to shoot his upcoming film entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro Max further cements the device's status as a legitimate filmmaking instrument, especially when paired with top-notch rigging solutions.
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