Iphone Film Making, A Feature Film

Iphone Film Making, A Feature Film

 The iphone feature film, once believed to be a dream of those who used these smart phone to record short little films, has been a reality for over two years. Not only are micro budget film makers using the iphone as the main recording device of their feature film, but mainstream film makers are taking a serious second look at the device. The trailer that I would like to show you today is for a feature length iphone film. The title of the film is And Uneasy Lies the Mind. It was shot using an iphone 5.

 
And Uneasy Lies the Mind - Trailer from Ricky Fosheim on Vimeo.


 

 
And Uneasy Lies the Mind - Shot Entirely on the iPhone from Ricky Fosheim on Vimeo.


Here are two scenes from the finished film.

 
And Uneasy Lies the Mind: Selected Scene 1 from Ricky Fosheim on Vimeo.

 

 
And Uneasy Lies the Mind: Selected Scene 2 from Ricky Fosheim on Vimeo.


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Iphone 6 Short Film and More

The first footage from the iphone 6 has come out and I thought I should touch on this device and the possibilities. The iphone 6 plus maybe the best mobile film making device in the history of the world. 

 What?

 Does that sound a bit far fetched? 

I know it does, but the combination of video quality and ability to edit puts this device in a class all by itself. Sure there are a few Dslr cameras and prosumer camcorders that can deliver slightly better footage none of them can offer the in device editing and uploading ability that this smart phone does. 

Today I would like to show you a few pieces of video. 

The first is a short film that was shot using the iphone 6. 


 

The next thing that I wish to share is some great footage recorded with the iphone 6.

 

Now I would like to share with you the trailer for a feature film that was shoot using the Iphone 5.



And Uneasy Lies the Mind - Trailer from Ricky Fosheim on Vimeo.

Here is some behind the scene footage from the making of this film. I wish every iphone film maker would spend this much time shooting behind the scenes footage.

  
And Uneasy Lies the Mind - Shot Entirely on the iPhone from Ricky Fosheim on Vimeo.



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Iphone Film Making, Departure

        Iphone film making is now a growing sub culture in the indie film making world. This sub culture has reached around the world. There are film makers in Europe, Asia and South America using these smart phones to make movies. In many third world countries the iphone is being looked upon as the best option for young film makers to chase their cinematic dreams.

    Every few weeks a whole batch of new films are being released to the public. I spend a few hours each week going over footage from iPhone film makers. Like with all types of film making there are different levels of quality. The quality of the film usually equates to the skill and experience of the film maker.

    The film that I would like to highlight today is the ambition iphone project named Departure. This film was shot in three countries USA, France & Belarus.  Also this iphone film was directed by three different directors. The long term plans with this project it to expand it into something like a series that follows events in each country.

Okay here is a look at the film.


Departure from iPhone Film Festival on Vimeo.




Here is a look at the Q & A with the film makers.
Departure from iPhone Film Festival on Vimeo.



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Iphone Short Films and New Equipment

 Today I would like to show you guys a few award nominated short films that were shot using the iphone 4s and/or iphone 5. During the past year this style of film making is steadily growing in popularity. As always keep in mind that to become a good iphone or smartphone film maker you must first learn the basics of film making. You must spend time learning about lighting and how to capture quality sound. Okay lets look at some footage shot with an iphone 5. This is test footage that has been nominated for awards.

  
iPhone 5 + PentaEye = Awesome! from Shana: HAPPYSHIVER on Vimeo.

 Next up is a short film that was shot using the iphone 4s. This short is from Japan, I would love to get more footage from Japan since some of the best feature length films are made there each year. The title is A Class Re-union.

   

 The next short is titled A Little More Drama, and it was shot using an Iphone 5.

 
a Little More Drama - shot on iPhone 5 (Award Winning) from Johan Dijkstra on Vimeo.

 Next is a little short film that I like a lot. Maybe because I like sci fi that is idea rather than effect oriented, The Dark Side of The Earth.




 

 The last thing I want you to look at is a new piece of equipment that can be used while film making with the iphone.

     

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Iphone 5 Short and The Iphone as Film making Support

Today I have an iphone 5 short film for you that comes along with a BTS video as well. I wish more film makers who shoot with the iphone would do behind the scene videos because this style of film making is still new and there is not much other there about the subject.


Iphone film makers should look at themselves in the same way that other low budget film makers do. This is a real industry. This is a growing industry and over the next few years will become part of the mainstream film industry. Of course this can only happen if those who are out there in the trenches shooting films are willing to record their experiences. To also write and talk about the tricks and short cuts that they have learned along the way.

I believe that this short film was shot in South Africa. It was shot on the iPhone 5. Following the film will be the behind the scene’s footage.



Next I would like to talk to you about using the iPhone as a way of supporting your overall film. You may shoot your film using a Dslr or a camcorder, but there are scenes where these devices are not the best ones for the job. Your iphone can capture the footage that you need. The film that I am going to show you is a found footage film that was shot using a web cam, iphone and a Gopro. I did a full length interview with the film maker, and you can read that interview by clicking here.. There are problems with shooting a film with the use of multiple devices, but if you do your research before hand, you will be able to overcome the editing and footage problems.

The title of the film is Encounter.



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