iPhone filmmaking seems like the easiest way to start, but it could be limiting your growth in the long run. Especially as a beginning filmmaker.
In this video, I break down why shooting on an iPhone might not be the best option for serious filmmakers, and what you should consider using instead.
Equipment I use:
Panasonic Lumix S5: https://amzn.to/4k36P0v
Xeen Samyang 35mm T1.5: https://amzn.to/43BNBbt
Sigma 18-35mm: https://amzn.to/3STu8Ok
Aputure 600x: https://amzn.to/3SnDgL3
Aputure Lantern 90: https://amzn.to/4dxfwhb
Panasonic XLR Microphone Adapter LUMIX DMW-XLR: https://amzn.to/45swcnV
Sennheiser AVX-ME2: https://amzn.to/3HcDceR
Blazar Remus 35mm T1.6 1.5x
Films mentioned:
Tangerine (Baker, 2015)
Inheritance (Burger, 2025)
28 Years Later (Boyle, 2025)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Why I'm making this video
02:25 It's not that cheap
03:37 Lack of lens options
04:15 Too easy to use
05:02 It looks like an iPhone
05:50 Why and when you should use an iPhone
06:00 When you want the iPhone look
06:27 It's the only thing you have
06:49 When portability and discretion matters
07:11 What you should do instead
10:19 Conclusion