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When moviegoers watched Sean Baker’s Tangerine<\/em> unfold on their screens as it made its way through film festivals worldwide, they had no idea that the movie was shot entirely on iPhones. It wasn’t until the credits rolled that they were made aware of the smartphone cinematography.<\/p>\n If you’re an aspiring filmmaker and you have an idea for a short film or a video project, with nothing but a phone in-hand \u2014 good news! That’s more than enough. And if you want to give your film that extra bit of polish, we’ve compiled a smartphone filmmaking kit<\/strong> with affordable gear to level-up your shoot.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”24px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|-54px|1px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||-4%||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Large File Transfer for Filmmakers” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n Professionals in the film and entertainment industry trust MASV for large file transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Baker isn’t the first person \u2014 and he certainly won’t be the last \u2014 to make a feature film entirely on smartphones. Steven Soderbergh directed High Flying Bird<\/em> on an iPhone 8. Midnight Traveler<\/em> was filmed on three smartphones by director Hassan Fazili, his wife, Fatima Hussaini, and their two daughters.<\/p>\n And if all the creative videos on TikTok \u2014 or the hundreds of videos on YouTube about smartphone filmmaking are any indication, then yes, you can certainly shoot a film on a phone.<\/p>\n In fact, it is encouraged you do so!<\/p>\n Mobile filmmaking is a great way to explore your passion for filmmaking without dropping thousands of dollars on expensive film equipment. And smartphone manufacturers know this too.<\/p>\n Providers like Apple and Google have \u2018Cinematic Mode\u2019 as a native capability on their flagship phones. With Apple introducing the feature with the iPhone 13 and Google with the Pixel 7. It\u2019s a fancy way of saying these phones have the ability to switch focus in video mode to mimic the focus pull of a cinematic camera.<\/p>\n Samsung has a \u2018Pro Video\u2019 mode too with focus pulling and a ton of video customization features like ISO and shutter speed.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also no shortage of inexpensive equipment out there that is specifically designed to level up phone filming like gimbals and speciality lenses. All of which I explore below. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/smartphone.jpg” alt=”smartphone” title_text=”smartphone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo by @theregisti<\/span><\/a> on Unsplash<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”smartphone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What\u2019s mobile film making<\/strong> without a working smartphone? Just about all smartphone cameras nowadays can film high-resolution 4K footage<\/a>. While the main impetus for shooting a film on a phone is likely capturing high-quality footage on a budget, shooting with a smartphone can yield unexpected benefits. Just ask Sean Baker who shot Tangerine<\/em> with cinematographer Radium Cheung on three iPhone 5s cameras (and the FiLMIC Pro app).<\/p>\n \u201cShooting on the iPhone has become more of a directors\u2019 tool to lower inhibition of first-time actors and nonprofessionals,\u201d he said in an interview with Fast Company. \u201cWhile it\u2019s helped me become more mobile, no pun intended\u2014running around, finding tight areas, and different ways of moving the camera\u2014to me it\u2019s more about using this device to catch candid moments.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”22px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lady Gaga. Zack Snyder. John Legend. These are just a few of the big names that have used the FiLMIC Pro app to create music videos and films. And it’s not hard to understand why. The app allows you to gain more control over your smartphone’s camera by transforming it into a powerful DSLR camera.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Filmmaking-App.jpg” alt=”Filmmaking App” title_text=”Filmmaking-App” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are just some of the robust features the app has to offer:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Related: <\/span><\/strong>The Best Free Mobile Video Editing Apps for Creators<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Easy Post-Production Workflow” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n With no limits on file package sizes and lightning-fast speeds, MASV helps you get work done quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”40px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||-4%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the most important smartphone accessories in your kit is a gimbal. This handy mechanical device allows filmmakers to shoot stabilized footage with a camera while moving. Even with the steadiest hands in the world, manual filming on a phone is guaranteed to create shaky footage.<\/p>\n If you’re trying to capture a scene like an on-foot chase through a sprawling metropolitan city, a gimbal makes all the difference in ensuring your footage comes out clear and smooth.<\/p>\n Which gimbal is right for you? You should consider the following:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/smartphone-gimbal.jpg” alt=”Gimbal” title_text=”smartphone-gimbal” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo by @indiimedia<\/span><\/a> on Unsplash<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”||30px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Some gimbals, like the DJI OM 5<\/a> also come with a mobile app with built-in camera tricks to use with the gimbal (e.g. hyperlapse, phone rotation, etc.)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Smartphone cameras are getting better, however, their built-in microphones still aren’t good enough (yet) to record high-quality audio. That’s where a portable microphone will come in handy. Using an external microphone allows for better sound quality, reduces background noise, captures clear dialogue, and allows you to move around for more dynamic shots.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/smartphone-lav-microphone.jpg” alt=”Portable Microphone” title_text=”smartphone-lav-microphone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are two types of portable external microphones that you can use:<\/p>\n The wireless lavalier microphone from VMKLY is a highly-rated lav microphone with a Type-C connection for modern smartphones.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Related: <\/span><\/strong>How to Send Audio Files<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”The Fastest Audio File Transfer” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n MASV helps you get your large audio files where they need to go, fast.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What would your favorite films be without the right lighting? We’re talking about more than just ensuring your footage is clear. The mood, the atmosphere. The way it can be used to draw your attention to a particular character, object, or event that’s in the frame. Creating the right lighting is critical in filmmaking.<\/p>\n When you need more than just natural lighting or practical lighting to create the shots that you need, using portable lights will give you more control over your footage.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/rgb-tube-light.jpg” alt=”Portable Lights” title_text=”rgb-tube-light” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Photo by @tylercaseyprod<\/span><\/a> on Unsplash<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”||34px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There is no shortage of cool, inexpensive lighting to create the desired cinematic look and feel: portable LED lights, ring lights, RGB tube lights, LED strips, key lights<\/a>, flood lights, and more.<\/p>\n For portable LED lights that you can attach to your phone, try the Godox LED64<\/a> or the VIJIM VL100C<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spending all day shooting footage is a surefire way to drain your smartphone’s internal battery. To avoid issues when shooting, make sure you have an external power source to keep your phone going for as long as you need. The last thing you want to happen is your phone shutting down in the middle of shooting a scene. Consider the following when choosing a portable power bank or charger:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/power-bank-charger.jpg” alt=”Portable Power Bank or Charger” title_text=”power-bank-charger” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for super fast charging, check out INIU\u2019s 10,000 mAh portable USB-C charger<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The great thing about smartphone cameras filming in 4K<\/a> is the quality. The not-so-great thing? Your files will get heavy very quickly. Plus, if you’re using an iPhone 13 or higher, your ProRes files will be massive. Thankfully, there’s an easy solution to this problem.<\/p>\n When working with heavy video files, you should transfer them to your team members, storage, or another computer to ensure you have enough space on your phone to continue shooting. While technically this isn’t physical smartphone filmmaking equipment<\/strong>, having a fast and reliable file transfer tool at your disposal will make your workflow<\/a> a breeze.<\/p>\n MASV<\/a> has an unlimited file size limit, unmatched speed, and enterprise-grade security making it the top choice for professional video production teams. It also works on any browser, even on your phone.<\/p>\n And it’s not just for ensuring you have enough storage on your phone. When you’ve shot all your footage and you’re ready to send it to your team for post-production work, MASV will get your files where they need to be and fast.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MASV-mobile-file-transfer-on-device.png” alt=”MASV mobile file transfer on device” title_text=”MASV mobile file transfer on device” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”10%||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Focus on the Creative Process, Not File Transfers” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n MASV makes transferring your large files a breeze so you can focus on the fun stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Don’t forget to include storage as part of your smartphone filmmaking kit. Once you’re finished shooting video footage, where will you keep the files? You can store your footage on a phone USB or cloud storage platform<\/a>, both provide convenience and are relatively cheap to purchase.<\/p>\n For a practical easy-to-use phone USB thumb drive, the Sunany 256 GB USB Flash Drive<\/a> should do the trick.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Related:<\/span><\/strong> What is the Difference Between File Storage, Object Storage, and Block Storage?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”iphone-video” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the most popular mobile phones is, of course, the Apple iPhone. iPhone video obviously isn\u2019t new \u2014 iPhones are one of the most popular and frequently used cameras worldwide, with the device\u2019s video capabilities becoming more refined each year:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iphone-filmmaking2.jpg” alt=”iPhone filmmaking” title_text=”iphone-filmmaking2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When Apple introduced USB-C in the iPhone 15 Pro, however, it opened up a whole new world of smartphone video possibilities over previous models such as iPhone SE, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 14 Pro.<\/p>\n iPhone filmmakers can now use fast 10Gbps drives to record professional quality videos from an iPhone beyond the restrictions of their internal storage. All I have to do is pull out the drive and pop into a laptop or iPad and I can start editing.<\/p>\n But with great data comes great responsibility: What if I need that footage in multiple places for editors and producers to start collaborating?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”iphone-workflow” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We tested a workflow that simultaneously sends iPhone video from the field to Dropbox, Frame.io, and our Synology NAS at the office through a single point of ingest.<\/p>\n By doing this we\u2019re able to streamline and accelerate the transfer process by getting that data to multiple locations with a single, accelerated upload.<\/p>\n Decreasing the latency between capturing iPhone video content and putting it into the hands of producers and editors enables us to start telling stories as they happen.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”iphone-workflow” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/UGC-masv-portal-page-1.png” alt=”MASV file transfer portal. 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I prefer to record in Apple Log with the Blackmagic Camera App<\/a> for this workflow, but you can use the app of your choice.<\/p>\n We then used this footage to perform two sets of demonstrations:<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how we did it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”iphone-workflow” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
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Can I Shoot a Film on a Phone?<\/h2>\n
Mobile Film Kit \u2014 Must-Have Filmmaking Accessories<\/h2>\n
1. Smartphone<\/h3>\n
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2. Filmmaking App (FiLMIC Pro)<\/h3>\n
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3. Gimbal<\/h3>\n
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5. Portable Lights<\/h3>\n
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7. File Transfer Tool<\/h3>\n
8. Storage<\/h3>\n
Why Shoot iPhone Video?<\/h2>\n
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The impact of USB-C<\/h3>\n
Leveling Up Your iPhone Video Workflow With MASV<\/h2>\n
Tools we used<\/h3>\n
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The MASV-iPhone Workflow Guide<\/h2>\n
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How to get 4K video from iPhone to multiple destinations quickly<\/h3>\n
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