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- What's up guys, so today I want to equip you
with five different shots that you can use
in a range of different settings, locations
or environments whenever you're wanting to
create something cinematic with your iPhone.
But before we jump in
I just wanted to quickly run through some camera settings.
So when it comes to shooting cinematic sequences,
anything moody, low light, or locked off
I've been choosing 4K, 24 frames a second.
And for anything where I'm moving the camera
I'm gonna go with 4K, 30 or 60 frames a second.
Now, the reason for this is because, you know
when we are shooting in those higher frame rates
it's gonna enable you to slow down that footage
while still keeping a really nice realism to the shot
especially in 30 frames a second.
But it will also help you iron out any wobbles or shakes,
in post production, especially once the footage
is slowed down.
So the 24 frames a second, I'm choosing that
just to allow the most light into the sensor
and I'd just like to keep the shot fresh and crisp.
I've also chosen to shoot my video in ProRes
specific to iPhone 14 Pro.
Now this is to allow maximum dynamic range
in each of my shots.
However, as a beginner, you might choose to leave this step
out as ProRes will chew up your phone storage space
literally as the files are super big to store
and it's really only for those
that are wanting to color grade their videos.
- Choosing cinematic mode in the iPhone 14
is the perfect place to start
when shooting cinematic B-roll.
The point of a rack focus is where one subject in the scene
is in focus, and gradually that focus changes
to another subject in the scene.
This is a technique that allows the cinematographer
to put dramatic emphasis on one subject
and then change that emphasis to another.
Simply shooting your shot in the cinematic mode
will actually allow you the freedom
to play around with the focal point after capture
and that really is the beauty of this camera
and what sets it apart with older models.
So to do so, after capture, simply tap on the clip
and create b-frame in the iPhone editing feature
to perfect the focus point and rack movement.
- All right, so adding a simple panning shot
into your cinematic sequence is a great way
to reveal a location or showcase some detail.
Now, to get the best footage
I think it's important to hold the phone
as if you were filming with a DSLR or a professional camera
like locking off your elbows
and allowing the smooth movement
of your body to help with the flow of the pan.
You know, we're not tourists waving a magic wand here.
An iteration that you could also add
to the B-roll is a masking shot.
This is where we create two pans.
The first one will be panning into a subject
and the second will be panning out of that same subject
or out of any other subject and into a different location.
We mask shot A with shot B
and you've created some next level flow in your B-roll.
Let's give it a go.
- If you're enjoying this video
then you're definitely gonna enjoy our secret features
on the iPhone linked up up here in the cards.
One of those secrets, for example
is the fact that you actually have to go
into your settings to toggle on a feature
to retain the full quality of your photos and videos
before you send them through airdrops, through a cable
through whatever it is you actually need to toggle that on.
So make sure you check it out.
Using a tripod provides stability, precise composition,
controlled movements and hand free operation
all which contribute
to making your iPhone videos more cinematic.
In this example, we're really aiming
to use our tripods to compose the perfect shot
and it's also a great way for anyone traveling solo
to include themselves in their B-roll.
All right, I'm really dressed like a presenter today.
Terrific. The blazer, it enables you to focus
on directing your subjects, adjusting your lighting
making any other necessary changes in adjustment
without worrying about holding the camera steady.
You could also consider getting a smartphone gimbal
but we're gonna leave that for another video.
In addition, one of my favorite personal cinematic effects
is a slow Ken Burns crop.
It's just very cool, very dramatic
and the way I find it particularly effective
is with a locked off shot.
And so essentially on a tripod.
Tripod shots allow for better control,
overall production quality
and we think enhance the cinematic experience.
- If you're looking
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Now, some of our personal favorite cinematic directors,
guys like Terrence Malick
who love to incorporate rolling shots into their sequences
into their cinematic montages in their movies.
Now this is really easy to emulate with your iPhone
and you can add it into your cinematic iPhone B-roll
by simply locking onto a subject like a leaf
or a tree or just pointing the camera upwards,
locking onto a subject and rolling your body
creating slight movement around that said subject.
It's also really great if you do happen to get
some really nice sunset light or sunrise light to
flicker and to add lens flares into the B-roll.
- No, great movie is complete without the ultimate,
the only one and only tracking shot.
And there's actually a couple ways to be creative
with a tracking shot, right?
You could track your subject
but your subject could be tracking you as well.
Alternatively, you could also track someone
from the side and cut on action
to have sort of a cinematic dynamic sequence
of someone walking or running, whatever it is.
Could be a person, could be an animal
but the tracking shot is the way to go
and we'll show you exactly why.
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- That's right.
And now it's your turn to tame that little beast.
- Turn your life into a cinematic masterpiece.
See you in the next video.
Jay out, peace