Recent content by kerrigan

Thanks Brent, I did connect with other communities before forming my own FaceBook page. We now have almost 500 members, most of whom have had more experience with smartphone filmmaking than myself. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post it's URL here.

Thank you all. With your posts and a few points of my own, I used AI to generate a rough list which I will take the time to refine during the weekend. Why is shooting a film or documentary with an iPhone a bad idea? 1. **Sensor Size and Quality**: The sensor size of an iPhone is significantly...

While it's true that there's plenty of info out there about video gear, I believe hearing from pros with hands-on experience is invaluable. With 50 years as a DP in 40 countries, I've seen it all – documentaries, dramas, commercials. I'll share why I've chosen to use the iPhone and the...

I didn't plan to promote the use of the iPhone here... I just want to make a list of the drawbacks of using it as a video camera. But I will add this fact: Apple used 40 iPhones during the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show and the backstage making-of documentary.

In this course, I'll discuss the practicalities of using a phone for filmmaking, including its advantages and limitations. While students may have already chosen this tool, understanding its drawbacks can help them prepare for potential issues. Additionally, we'll explore alternatives for larger...

The reason I'm for asking the negatives... is that people keep sending me links similar to this, and I want to counter with reality.

At this stage, I'm teaching for free with experienced friends or friends of friends. They ask the hard questions which makes me aware of what I need to learn. In the fall I hope to have the depth to give courses at colleges.

Peter, I'm the only boomer... but I've kept current. I'm building a website, and have a small Facebook Group with members from around the world... SmallRig just gifted me a $1000 light because of my media posts. Four of my ex-students now teach at 3 colleges and one university so I plan to...

I'll post the Negatives List when I'm done... I think it will be longer than I originally thought.

Great list! Thank you.

Initially, the course caters to seasoned filmmakers reaching out to me. The inaugural session was with a dance video producer. She intends to capture segments of her films using the 15 Pro Max and the remainder with larger cameras. Currently, she's filming in California, with another project...

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Great points, thank you. Please note if you shoot Apple Log you bypass the enhanced image, and denoise details.

Thank you Doug, I shot a video last week... and was frustrated by my lens choices. 13mm, 24mm, 48mm, 120mm. But I think with the Blackmagic Camera App, you can learn about exposure and WB...