How I Film with a Smartphone Cage [iPhone 15 Pro Max Kit - SmallRig x Brandon Li]

Watch this BTS vlog about how I use my iPhone 15 Pro Max cage kit on a real shoot! I helped design the SmallRig x Brandon Li Video Kit. Kit includes the newly designed cage in Oasis Green color; dual quick-release handles; and 1.5 - 5 stop VND filter. Get the kit: bdn.li/SmallRig-BrandonLi-kit
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Filming violinist at Grand Central
3:01 Improvising in the rain
3:42 Midtown & Times Square
4:49 Washington Square Park
5:40 Bike tricks
7:00 Subway dancers
7:36 Spain - flamenco dancer
9:11 Spanish food & friends
9:38 Hiking scene, drone shots & finale

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

See the launch film we made! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2W3lHmjrcaBsLs

[@lannncan]

you don't have to tell me twice! 👀👀😄

[@avs2396]

I'd like to buy your cage to use with iPhone 15 pro but I've read one person who had heating issues after recording 10 minutes with iPhone 15 pro. What do you think about? BTW what camera was used to record you in this video?

[@petersterling5334]

Brandon, You've done a Lot of Great Content but this Video is So Entertaining, So Well edited and So much Raw Talent and Energy from Everyone Off and On Camera!! This Video Rocks!!

[@ManuelGussmann]

love it! what an awesome bts look at this production! Kudos to everyone involved!

[@chrisbogart687]

Such a game changer in the hands of a Master Videographer ❤😊😊

[@juantoro7952]

Muchas gracias Brandon, fué un placer trabajar con usted y su equipo. Saludos desde Sevlla.

[@Mrecordings01]

Dual quick release handle adds to the convenience. Great product

[@cammackey]

Legend. And bro love the color of that cage 🤤

[@alferdauzer]

Genius! Amazing shots 🤯

[@one1epic]

감사합니다 😊 장인은 도구 탓을 하지 않는다! 멋집니다! ^^ 반복해서 보고 있습니다 ㅎㅎ

[@luisv7117]

Thanks a lot Brandon I got the same cage also got the microphone and lights and you gave me so many ideas thanks

[@MrFreddGG]

instant like. always grateful for your videos.

[@unscriptedstudio]

🔴🎥❤🙏

[@SHOWYOURBIZNESS]

Bro you the goat at angles man 🔥🔥🔥

[@libraproducciones]

Qué grande eres Brandon! Next time here in Andalucia I would love to join you bro

[@azenvilagom]

Nice job, Brandon

[@DaveHerrer]

Bro, i just found you today. I saw your Osmo Pocket 3 video, bought your course, and I am excited!

[@AirKhanFPV]

Man you are so talented your videos look great, everytime when i try to do this type of walks while im filming, myself AND the video looks like sh... doesnt matter if i use a gimbal or not 😂😅

[@user-kj3pd3hs4o]

OMG I'm a videographer too. If you come to Taiwan one day, I'll absolutely shot for you or do anything I can help. It's my dream!

[@lennon_richardson]

Taiwan is A1

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Cool!✌️

[@stephendegenaro6387]

Haha - nuts. Great shooting :)

[@Andisend]

So wish you also had the cage for the Pro model … please don’t deny many of us the chance who don’t have the max …. Loved the video , inspiring..

[@AlexRyan_]

great video .

[@sdtimeless]

That’s how it’s done!

[@whatsvensaw2643]

I wonder how you get this awesome stabilized results? 😮

[@AnandaGarden]

Amusing as all get-out. When Brandon expires, biodynamics professors will exhume the remains and study the special anatomy behind the perfect ninja walk.

[@fayssalfit]

Hey @Brandon awesome vid, I just ordrer your Smallrig Co-design cage, I have a question, what smallrig tripod works best with your cage for a KZbin podcast video?

[@johannesabeling6460]

Thanks for the video. How is the VND? Is there a noticeable color cast? Thanks!

[@ianjoc00]

Is that Arcos dela Frontera?!? I was there 2 years ago! OMG - such an amazing town! And Cadiz! I miss Andalusia! I wish I could go back there and bring my new iPhone 15 Pro Max. Gotta pre order your Smallrig kit! Looks amazing to use.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Yes! Arcos is an amazing town

[@jamescasteel8990]

This looks great! What app do you film with? Blackmagic?

[@terrencebibbphoto]

Brandon Li you are an amazing talent and a good educator. I think I was number 15 to purchase your kit on smallrig ☺ Question what accesories are needed to use my DJI Mic and also an ssd with this kit?

[@JPisready]

How about info on black magic app and your preferred settings? Also the lut you used to monitor? also the iso range you would recommend? So much missing info haha but appreciate you and your passion for creating.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

In another video! This one is about filmmaking with a smartphone cage

[@JPisready]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted sweet! Apologies for the vomit of questions

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Fantastic video Brandon. I have my iPhone 15 Pro Max on order and your cage is a no-brainer purchase. Btw can you stack a pro mist with the VND on the system and is it compatible with other lenses? Wishing you eveyy success with sales bro.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thank you! I don’t think you can stack magnetic filters, and they would be unstable anyway. I do my mist/bloom effects in post using Resolve Bloom Effect or Dehancer, and that’s what I would recommend with the iPhone

[@dave_daapoodii]

What lut are u using? I like this cinematic effect

[@rexliu2334]

Hi Brandon, Can I use ZHiyun M2s for iPhone 15 pro Max with the cage and Moment anamorphic lens plus 67mm's ND filter? or 2nd choice is MOZA aircrews s? Thank you so much! Please help!

[@dHeng417]

Hi, when will we be able to ship it to Asia? Asking frm Singapore here. Cheers

[@cheycalliope7745]

Brandon, is SmallRig going to make a similar kit for the iPhone 15 Pro?

[@bearded_fotog]

Shot with native app and action mode or Black Magic app? Either way this is very impressive Brandon! Just ordered mine. I like that it fits moment lens for the M & T series lens. This is def making me leave the gimbal at home for my trip in JAN. What clamp was used for the SSD, Smallrig?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks! BM Camera app, h265. Smallrig Universal SSD holder

[@mduoba]

@@BrandonLiUnscriptedin log?

[@pdcorlis]

Take Brandon’s new cage and leave the gimbal behind! Thanks SmallRig, Thanks Apple. 👍🏻

[@nicolasmachado447]

Hi. Could you please tell which tripod you use around 4:35 ? thanks

[@rexliu2334]

can you recommend a gimbal for the cage of Iphone 15 Pro MAx? Thanks much!

[@FullFactorySuperbikephoto]

Hi Brandon, im having issues connecting the bluetooth shutter buttin to my phone, Please send me some into to resolve this issue. Thanks.

[@AlucardSafarigames]

What is the SSD attachment model compatible with this rig? and what is the compatible model of light attachment? Thank you

[@vivatodofilms4099]

Que os gusta Andalucía!

[@ArvindJuneja]

In your Smallrig Kit I don't see the SSD holder, is it available?

[@ericscavincky]

I have a question, when you aren’t doing shots with the ssd (which I’m guessing you are shooting either log or ProRes) what format are you shooting in?? I just ordered your cage, I can’t wait to start making content that’s going to be 1/10 as good as yours lol.

[@billwdwc]

He's using Black magic App and sets camera to H.265 and Apple LOg format

[@GoogleSays]

at 10:48 what tripod mount are you using?

[@koloasurf2012]

I notice you using an SSD attached to your iPhone. Do you have a video how to set it up to auto transfer so it doesnt all end up in your iPhone memory? Thx

[@billwdwc]

he's using the black magic camera App. In their settings you can tell the video to get stored directly to the SSD

[@AngelTravelAdventures]

Is there a gimbal I can use with this cage?

[@demonhogo]

does the cage affect reception on the phone?

[@rufatyusubov8626]

Hello everyone , I have a question, I want to buy a case from Brendan Le with handles and I wanted to know if these Freewel lenses are suitable for my case, it is very important for me to know what connectors are on the back side of the lenses from Freewell, if it fits, please let me know if not, what kind of adapter do I need to buy for this? or a removable adapter for this case and this set of lenses Freevel Kinematic 1.33?

[@u2be2000]

Best shot 8:48

[@osnordestinospelomundo]

Brandon, how do you use the SSD on your Kit?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Smallrig universal ssd mount

[@gothamfotografia]

Hey one detail- the case and lens plate collect a ton of dust on the lenses. In order to take a photo or video you have to remove the iphone and clean the lenses off and reinsert each and every time. Not convenient.

[@mohammedsheikh6251]

Can it be mount on tripod

[@lcprod]

hi brandon i wait your smallrig cage . do you use gyroflow for stabilize shotting ? blackmagic app is top !

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks, no post-stabilization here

[@lcprod]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted great master !!! do you try gyroflow with iphone in the future?

[@dreamreels47]

Wow great work... You’re really sick with it... We should work some time...

[@Walk4r]

recently purchased this - it certainly looks more professional, the ND lens can fit alittle better, im not overally confident in just holding a handle as I walk with the camera by my side, 1 outstretched figure and itll knock the side off, however, admittedly hasnt dropped yet. It looks professional for the novice, which is what I needed, in terms of quality, so so - the USB connector isnt really accessible now so plugging in the much needed SSD or a small mic via the USB-C doesnt fit - get a USBC extender - Overall, happy with it, need to get a stronger Tripod now as its much heavier, if you need look like you know your stuff and have lots of people ask you questions about it, as they want it too, then its worth while - Does the footage really differ using it, of course not - that'll be down to black magic app. A solid 8/10 marketing tho, suckered me in. If there was an option to return, I wouldn't as it does what it says it will.

[@RideTheTrack]

This video makes me sad because it is so damn obvious that results like this is pretty much 95% because of the skill of the videographer. Really nice work

[@utilisemedia]

Brandon, will the phone still slide in with a Belkin Screen Protector?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Sorry I don’t have that screen protector to try! You would need to ask Smallrig directly

[@fernandosanz1369]

for indoor basketball, do you think this rig is better than a gimbal?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

For tracking fast action, handheld is better

[@fernandosanz1369]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted Thanks a lot for your quick reply. I just ordered the rig. I'll have a go next week and then think about what Mic to get for sports.

[@RicnuB]

Erm where can I buy one of these iPhone grip release frames?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Link in description!

[@Mik35959]

1:54 why not use their older top handle. It looks like you’re using black magic as well. Confirm or deny?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

The new handle is quick release. Yeah, Blackmagic app

[@vitalis]

what is the advantage vs a gimbal? I feel using a gimbal you would have gotten a lot of the shots much easier

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Just a different tool! Gimbal requires charging, rebalancing, adjusting settings, has restrictions on angles. But it’s smoother of course. Cage is purely free-form motion.

[@AlexRyan_]

4:15 I thought that was Seth rogan lol

[@TopblokeGolf]

Shame you didn’t include a place for ssd

[@Zlap27]

he did !!! i saw a ssd when he shot in NY

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I used SSD for a lot of the shots here, there are 4 shoe mounts on the cage kit. You can add a ssd holder. SmallRig makes a universal one.

[@SergShanghai]

It's time to finally switch from android I suppose!

[@shashwath9032]

Don't know why brand are restricted to iPhones, ig Apple pays more. It happens everywhere, like I wanted to buy a gimbal but the features are very restricted in Android and also the resolution and frame rate. The urge to use gimbal is patiently telling me to switch to iPhone but I hate almost everything in iPhone, in iPhones you do single step process in multiple steps. And also it missed out small things where Android really shines. I wish all the accessories brands weren't bias to iPhones.💔

[@percisewindomcreative1195]

I feel your pain. 4 years ago I bought an IPhone so now I carry both android and Iphone. Couldn’t have it any other way. 😊

[@fadhil4842]

​@@shashwath9032it's because the apple product is simple, not much type product and own their ios. Unlike ANDROID, there are millions of smarphone with different companies and their compability is suck. It's because of the profit of business not bias.

[@muaadhmakhdoom6416]

Brandon will use an old Nokia and will make u buy it

[@2424rocket]

The whole concept of filming with an iPhone is ridiculous. I’ve tried… Standing Outside in bright sunlight it’s absolutely impossible to see what you’re doing. People… Buy a real Camera with an eye piece that you can look through. And trying to control the iris on an iPhone is a joke.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Sorry you feel that way! Good luck with your filmmaking. Let others shoot however they want.

[@2424rocket]

I noticed you didn’t shoot Morocco with an iPhone! Morocco was brilliant by the way. You should be working for Hollywood. I would never tell somebody not to shoot the way they wanted to, but I would love to give them advice. The iPhone is the least effective way of working. I suppose if you can’t afford anything else… And I find it amazing that you’re not working for Hollywood. @@BrandonLiUnscripted

[@demonhogo]

this mentality will always hold you back. Btw, hollywood isn't all that great. Take it from someone who is there