Best Smartphone Rig (iPhone)

[@abelblackzm]

This is the most useful video on the internet on this topic! Thank you

[@kaistudio8229]

this is a great foundation, with a little bit of DIY engineering and it will be the perfect phone rig in planet

[@GroovyTakeON]

The best part is that you can always change something, replace - based on what you need at specific time

[@Woolpedia-Kanal]

Thanks for the video! I got a similar setup but my external mic does not work with the iphone. I captures always the internal. Lightning to HDMI adapter is Apple original. Any ideas what to do? Recording with Apple's camera software, nothing fancy.

[@VishalNaik-ux2sk]

The periodic Animated smiley faces are so fun!!!! Great idea and even better implementation 👌👌👌👌👌😊😊😊

[@the.wealth.whisperers]

underrated channel, such a great video quality.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for stopping by and checking the videos

[@romelldawkins5515]

You the only person I see with a monitor for a phone setup and I wanna know more

[@KevinRossRN]

I love the Smallrig gear. Use it often. And definitely agree on adding a bit of weight as it helps stabilize the shot.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Totally agree - that extra weight helps to stabilize the shot. And - wow, I like that rig...a lot

[@dequariuswalker4739]

How did you connect your phone to your camera monitor?

[@andreybagrichuk5365]

Super helpful, thabk you. Twll me please what an monitor and how do you provoke that iphone deliver video output to external monitor which app ?

[@MrShaville]

great vid! just wondering are you able to record audio while using the field monitor? not the charger, just the microphone and the monitor? any reply would help out a lot :)

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for watching. The one solution that I found and works is to get a external monitor that you can connect via Bluetooth to your iPhone + Lightning to 3.5mm adapter (to connect the mic to the iPhone) 👍

[@AustinOmoria]

Very intuitive. Please can you recommend the video monitor you used also can I use it with an android phone? Thank you.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thanks for watching. The field monitor I’m using is FeelWorld. I noticed many people are using SmallRig field monitors and many other brands. What is important to me is if the field monitor is not too expensive 😊still does the job but it’s more on the budget.

[@christopherhowell3209]

Great video!..but you did not mention about the most important,.. No filter provision on this rig!… hate clip on filters.

[@fleursarinah4540]

Thanks to you I found the perfect setup and iPhone cage !! Thank you!!!

[@GroovyTakeON]

Glad you found the info useful

[@reedlinares]

Great video. Very informative. What light do you use or recommend?

[@chosenjedi2]

I made the same mistake going for an ill-fitted top handle!

[@dinasallam4444]

Hello! Great video! Were you able to connect the external microphone and external monitor at the same time?

[@SuziesWorkshop]

Great presentation of info. How are you making your graphics?

[@Asgardtous]

For the top handle issue, maybe you can add a nato rail and buy a top handle with nato clamp.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Good idea with the nato-rail. I finally ended up with replacing the top handle (and using it with the canon RP rig) with a SmallRig Mini Top Handle.

[@SmartHobbies]

That setup looks sturdy and I’m sure gives you quite the workout. HDMI cables are hot sellers in all lengths due to situations like your cage. Thanks for sharing. I wish you the best with your channel.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for stopping by. I’m glad I was able to find that short HDMI cable.

[@thestudentcafe]

Just bought this cage. Your review is very useful and helpful. So thanks a lot for this... Great video!

[@GroovyTakeON]

Glad you found this video useful. The nice thing about rigs like that is you can modify it based on what you need.

[@DaniloRuizPhoto]

Great video! Were you ever able to figure out connecting the mic and external monitor simultaneously? I've been on the hunt for a solution.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for watching. The two options I stumbled across: 1st (I tested): Using other smartphone as a field monitor that you connect via Bluetooth. That will give you the option to connect (via wire) mic to your mail smartphone you use to record. The only thing I’ve noticed doing that is a little bit delay between two smartphones. I use the FilmicPro Remote app to connect both smartphones. 2nd option (haven’t tested that yet): connect (via hdmi wire) field monitor + connect mic (via Bluetooth)

[@DaniloRuizPhoto]

@@GroovyTakeON appreciate the reply! I think I may just settle for recording on an external source

[@matthewiversen]

@@GroovyTakeON there are dongles with 2 usb and hdmi plus audio jack on Amazon

[@noisecrack]

Stay groovy! love the video, I'm using the Ulanzi phone cage, it's very light. It is, however all plastic, but honestly it's so light it's a no problem carry as far as weight goes.

[@GroovyTakeON]

That’s the advantage of the Ulanzi phone cage - it’s lightweight. You just have to be more careful. I have Ulanzi smartphone cage and it works just great, but on the longer outdoor projects I’d rather to take the SmallRig - just in case

[@randyrektor]

This is so awesome! Love the amount of consideration in each piece of the rig! :)

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank Randy for stopping by. I really like this rig and after a while of using it I admit, works good

[@sytesmedia504]

What plugs do you use to connect from Phone to monitor, this would be great focus puller Setup for Komodo

[@Inkling777]

Like you, I love my Smallrig universal cage. I do have one problem with it though. While Smallrig makes lens mounts for cages designed for specific iPhones, it doesn't make one for the universal. Yes, It'd need to more flexible to adjust the placement for different phones. But Smallrig has smart designers. They could come up with a good design. Do that and the universal really would be universal.

[@TheFinanceRebel]

Great Video! Thank You. I have the same rig but dont have the top handle an havent gotten the battery pack yet, so this is very helpful

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for watching. I decided to choose a smaller battery pack - so for sure it’s not in the way and the whole rig is better balanced. The top handle is useful but make sure you get the right one for your rig (I had to replace the regular size top handle to a mini-top-handle)

[@manuelcantu8572]

Fantastic video. Thanks for all the great information That is an awesome rig. Cheers!!!

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for checking the video👍

[@hirkojs]

Very informative video to help me with starting out. Keep up the Great Work !!

[@DusselYorkCityStudios]

You can not go wrong with the RODE Wireless Go II... or now the III.

[@StringrPress]

I am a freelance videographer with Stringr. Although, I got expensive cameras now. I started with Samsung galaxy note phones. This is the rig I wish I had access to back then.

[@iceberg220]

You are awesome! thank you for sharing, this is exactly what I was looking for

[@LouisLuzuka]

I love how well you explained it! I got the same cage for my birthday 🎉❤ *subbed* much love from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦 I really enjoyed this 😊

[@anonuser2640]

Use a wireless charger in this case also buy a roku stick and connect to monitor after that screen mirror from iPhone to roku and connect microphone directly to iPhone this is the best scenario

[@CarinaKircher]

Dankeschön for your interesting video! I like your yellow iphone case, is there a link where to buy it?

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for watching. It’s iPhone case from Moment, here’s the link: www.shopmoment.com/daily-essentials/phone-cases/iphone-cases

[@rickyt3961]

wow! i’m very impressed. nice work👍🏾😉

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you so much. I like that smartphone rig 👍

[@ODIL_Ent_1990]

Did manage to solve the issue with having the monitor, mic and power bank on at the same time?

[@-LegioPatriaNostra-]

Very nice video. I am a beginner :-) and it helped me big time! Thanks!

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for watching. Good luck with building your rig

[@D-Squared]

Get a multi port, pass through dongle. There are many with 2-3 usb c, hdmi, d’s, micro etc

[@amazingdamy5012]

Subscribed even before you said so. Great video

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thank you for watching and subscribing 👍

[@JohnnyVichi]

woah this is crazy thxxx

[@alc2productions482]

Hi I’m trying to figure out how to get my camera recording to shoot on my Field tracker monitor I have the same HDMI cords and Apple Jack as yours but I’m having a little trouble please get back to me.

[@patriciavision]

Hi, just subscribed to your channel. Great video.

[@richardstirling5799]

why do you have an external monitor? is it giving you false colors?

[@Deckardrick007]

I have this exact same monitor. I only use it once and then it died on me. It would just go black after a few seconds. Both with fully charged batteries and power supply. I did notice a bit of lag/stutter when panning to quickly.

[@jt_uk_]

Hey! Great rig and great video! Can you tell me if the phone screen goes off when you have the monitor connected? Thanks!

[@GroovyTakeON]

Hi. Thanks for watching. The phone’s screen will stay on while phone is connected to that external monitor but when you lock the phone’s screen - the monitor is not projecting neither.

[@kikemolinacl]

GREAT VIDEO... I susbcribed! Hi from Chile!!

[@jarrahparry]

This is so cool. Just ordered one. Thanks for the tips :)

[@GroovyTakeON]

Hope your rig setup is working great 👍

[@jarrahparry]

@@GroovyTakeON The cage is a real solid unit, (I only ordered the cage) great for when it gets bumped by stage divers. Dad filmed our new EP release gig with it. Dad quality approved. Our gig here if you want to watch it (don't have too, copy and paste into YT) Ahiru EPIC EP Launch at Mo's Club House Burleigh Heads QLD (Australia). Thanks again.

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@jarrahparry the smartphone cage is solid unit indeed. Depends on how long I want to record I like to mount to it the small battery pack - so I’m not worried about the power source. Also: congratulations on recording the concert👏👍

[@jarrahparry]

@@GroovyTakeON I have a battery pack, now for the smallrig clamp thingy :)

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@jarrahparry …and the new smartphone rig is ready 👏

[@crazydumbsick]

this video was done very well!

[@babycarguy4278]

Very useful informations thanks a lot 👍

[@JimDoubleYa]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@ianharper6015]

Thanks for a useful video.

[@RidersUnited]

Are you using FEELWORLD FW568 V2 5.5 monitor? Is this one wireless?

[@GroovyTakeON]

Yes I’m using FeelWorld FHD field monitor FW568. It’s not wireless (or I’m not aware of it)

[@RidersUnited]

Did you ever figured out how to connect this monitor and mic through one entry point to the iphone. I am struggling with this. What was your final solution?

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@RidersUnited I ended up with two options: 1. If I don’t need audio - then I just keep my monitor and power connected to the iPhone 2. If I need audio - then I use another iPhone as a monitor and connect it via Filmic app (Filmic Remote). There a small lag but not as bad that you can’t use it (unless you record sport, etc.). And then I can easily connect the mic. 3. You might try to get the wireless mic and connect it to the smartphone and then you can still connect the external monitor.

[@dennisclark8766]

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TerryManitoba]

Are you still happy with the rig after 6 months? Do you figure you need the second handle or would it ok just to use the cage to stabilize the left side considering you have a very good handhold on the right❓ Is the top handle still working fine or would you have preferred the smaller (recommended) top handle❓

[@GroovyTakeON]

Thanks for stopping by. After few months follow up: absolutely recommend using both side handles for better stabilization. I replaced the top handle for the smaller (recommended) one - the big one (way more comfortable) I had to tighten up to the cage every time and the smaller (recommend) handle fits better.

[@TerryManitoba]

@@GroovyTakeON Thanks - good to know.

[@jimhamilton2680]

can I use this package for doing selfies

[@jacent4073]

What is the brand of her monitor device

[@ulflonegren4870]

I am trying to do roughly the same setup. I purchased the Feelworld 5.5in DSLR camera field monitor, and I have the Lightning to HDMI adaptor + HDMI to HDMI cable all connected to each other, but the monitor isn't receiving any signal. My best guess is it's the Lightning to HDMI adaptor. Are you using an official Apple one or one from Amazon? I can't tell the difference, but something isn't working right.

[@GroovyTakeON]

I’m using the Apple (official) adapter. Just in case (before you start buying another adapter) did you try to check to connect the cable to HDMI IN or HDMI OUT (on the Feelworld monitor)?

[@ulflonegren4870]

@@GroovyTakeON I ended up buying an official one, and it’s working fine. Lesson learned!

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@ulflonegren4870 glad it’s working now 👍have fun creating awesome content 👏

[@fabiofernandez3132]

@@GroovyTakeON @groovytakeon I have a similar question. I believe I have the same model as the last gentlemen. However, my screen only shows portrait mode in a small screen and does not take over the whole display. When I flipped the phone to landscape it did not field monitor did not change to landscape. Any thoughts? (Enjoyed your video btw)

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@fabiofernandez3132 I’ve noticed that when the phone is in the photo-mode (then it’s portrait preview on the field monitor) but when I select video-mode on the phone then it’s the horizontal preview on the field monitor

Hola amiga, veo que tienes conectado el monitor feelworld 5.5 a tu iphone y quiero saber si puedo conectar el monitor feelworld 5.5 a mi teléfono android, para monitorear la grabación que este haciendo con el telefono, muchas gracias por su atención

[@froufou100]

what a useful video, thank you. I am a newbie and wonder if I can mount my iPad mini instead of buying a field monitor. I haven't seen anyone do that so not sure what extra part I would need to buy. Do you have ideas?

[@GroovyTakeON]

Sometimes I use an iPhone as files monitor, it’s connected via Bluetooth. To do that I use the FilmicPro Remote app to connect both. One thing to remember is that there’s a delay between those two.

[@froufou100]

@@GroovyTakeON but I need to selfie myself so aiming to use tripod, cage, remote control and IPad to make sure am in right angle. Is that not doable? Your answer answers another question I think ❤️

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@froufou100 you can use the iPad/iPad mini 👍no problem as a field monitor. For that I just use that FilmicPro remote app to connect the iPhone with the iPad mini. I use iPad as well as a field monitor as well. Works good. Maybe not the most comfortable if you want to walk around and record (just because of the size) but if you just set it up in one place 👍

[@froufou100]

@@GroovyTakeON super duper and how do you attach both Ipad mini and iPhone to the cage at the same time?

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@froufou100 iPhone (as a camera) is attached to that mount in the middle of the cage. iPad mini I would try and see if it’s stable enough to mount on the top (to the top handle - please make sure to get the recommended smaller handle than the one I have shown in this video. It just mean the smaller top handle will fit better). If it’s too top-heavy then place the iPad mini somewhere on the side (away from the cage if necessary), it’s connected via Bluetooth so no worries there.

[@johnwick860]

thank you

[@FarizTV]

how you connect the feelworld to iphone and get fullscreen on feelworld? i just get the potrait mirror from iphone. hmm

[@fabiofernandez3132]

I had the same question. Running into the same problem

[@hummersd]

Did you ever figure out how to plug-in more than one device into the phone?

[@barbertroy6145]

I can’t seem to get the mic to work once I unplug it my phone picks up sound but when I plug in mic it doesn’t catch any sound?😕

[@GroovyTakeON]

I’ve noticed that what helped (in my case) was to 1st open the FilmicPro and then connect the mic. Right away I see that the mic is connected and recognized by the FilmicPro

[@AnriWhite]

good vlog!

[@ASR84_FX]

Can you do a video for Android?

[@GroovyTakeON]

Was not planning but maybe will create one 👍

[@TedTalksTech]

How would you Mount that rig in portrait mode on a tripod?

[@hirkojs]

You should just be able to rotate the cage 90 degrees and then everything would be in portrait mode whether it’s just the handles or mounted on a tripod.

[@ВалерийСаксофонов]

Why do you need an external monitor? Ext. mic is far more useful.

[@GroovyTakeON]

If you have to choose external mic vs external monitor - mic is more important 👍

[@ВалерийСаксофонов]

@@GroovyTakeON by the way. One of the options is to use a Wi-Fi HDMI dongle and to connect a monitor via Wi-Fi! Saw it in another video. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnfLg6GvZ998qqM

[@ВалерийСаксофонов]

​@@GroovyTakeON two more tips: if you use Filmic Pro as a videorecording app, you can connect a second phone or iPad (peer-to-peer, no Wi-Fi router) and use it as a field monitor and control your main recording device wirelessly (via Filmic Remote app)! And if you add Baseus L51 device (one lightning output and two lightning inputs), it solves my task: connecting a wireless mic (RODE Wireless Go) and a power supply. Bingo! External monitor, external mic, external power supply - all connected to iPhone! Except for one annoyance - some lag on the monitor device. But I will cope with it, I do not shoot fast-moving objects or scenes.

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@ВалерийСаксофонов good idea to work around the issue with not being able to connect mic and external monitor to iPhone at the same time 👍

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@ВалерийСаксофонов I also have noticed lags while using FilmicPro Remote app and I understand that might be an issue. But at the same time easy way to be able to wirelessly connect both iPhones. Rode Wireless Go - good idea 👍