How the iPhone is making me a BETTER filmmaker!

The iPhone is literally changing the way I make films and tell stories. And now by adding some accessories and software, I'm taking phone videos to the next level. I'm super excited and inspired these days creating with the iPhone and feel like it's making me a better cinematographer and filmmaker. To see my work with the iPhone, head over to my Instagram (davidgodi) and check it out yourself.
If you're interested in the gear I use for iPhone filmmaking check the links below!
Ulanzi magsafe magnet: amzn.to/4bw70gc
Smallrig arm: amzn.to/4dFywKf
Smallrig tilt svivel head: amzn.to/4dzXsCO
Polarpro Litechaser 15 Pro kit: www.polarpro.com/products/iph...
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[@SorelleAmore]

This is rad. Perfect timing because I’m upgrading my phone tomorrow 🎉

[@davidgodi]

Sick!

[@sagarverma1719]

Please make a video on..... 1 - what Setting in iphone to shoot video. 2- How to edit those video and how to render final video for uploading in KZbin 3- Please show at what size you are uploading video and if you compressing the video please show how and what size you convert the video for upload .

[@davidgodi]

I might look into this thanks! ☺️

[@mrgkd5767]

Please do. My videos are not looking as great quality wise and I would also really appreciate this❤️

[@MerlinVisuals]

Just got the iPhone 15 and the PolarPro gear - when searching for a camera app I was dissapointed qucikly why would I pay a weekly fee just to use a camera app? But the app store is full of these money ripping camera apps that basically are only made to drain your pockets. So glad I found your video and that Blackmagic came around the corner to save the day (thank you very much for bringing that up in the video).

[@davidgodi]

Glad to hear it man! ☺️

[@sen-yaz]

I fucking love when you see high quality content and think its a massive creator...but he's just starting out. Inspiring as Fuck

[@destinydesu]

I used iphone for vlogging as well❤

[@darylswalker]

100% upgrading this month! Need this for low key travel shoots!

[@davidgodi]

It’s a game changer! 🔥

[@rat4mahatta]

good job bro subscribed !

[@mirosawtran]

Epic. There’s so much to learn from you buddy!

[@davidgodi]

Thanks Miro!

[@PIXEL-LOFI]

thank you so much for posting, keep going bro. i thought you had atleast 80k subscribers its crazy that you dont

[@davidgodi]

Thank you! Really appreciate that!

[@LittleKingGoods]

I have this exact case and VND filter as well. One thing I don’t like is that the back mic gets covered by the filters making the audio sound like crap.

[@davidgodi]

Ohh didn’t know about the audio! Maybe there’s an on-camera mic available?

[@LittleKingGoods]

@@davidgodi Yea I use an external mic for when I need to capture audio but it would be nice not to have to use it sometimes. It’s annoying to have to add to the phone especially when you want a really clean setup. You should try recording the audio with the VND on and then off and hear the difference. It’s really noticeable.

[@stephensanders1876]

I wasn't going to watch, but something made me. I loved this video, keep up the good work.

[@davidgodi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@VVLOGSCH]

Sick video dude. Didn't expect such a high quality. This is a proof that you don't really need to carry around a huge gear bag with lots of accessories all the time to do some quality works. Thanks for posting this.

[@davidgodi]

Thanks a lot man!

[@yubtatchapol5065]

Dope content bro. Thank 🎉🎉🎉

[@davidgodi]

Thank you!

[@snapsbyk8t]

Would you ever make a video showing how you mount your phone for the best bts angles?

[@davidgodi]

That could definitely be a fun video to make!

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Sold my Blackmagic 6K Pro and lenses for an iPhone 15 Pro max with the BM app and Freewell VND. Ive never looked back. Masdive screen, near all-day battery and the log footage is terrific. I purchased the Hollyland Lark 2 mics to take care of the audio side.

[@davidgodi]

Thats amazing that you have replaced your camera with the phone!! Times are changing!

[@jaydecarl]

Subscribed 😊😊😊

[@lowemorsk_filmskaper]

Damn! I Was look in to the new Insta X4 360 camera for BTS But! This video changed my minde ALOT!

[@davidgodi]

Love that man! Its such an easy camera to use! And with that wide angle its even more amazing!

[@onurkc]

Very helpfull video mate thanks for it. I have an iPhone 15 Pro, do you think it has the same filmmaking capability in comparison with Pro Max model ? Should I buy a beginner video camera or should I just move on with a kit like yours ? Thanks in advance and hope you'll be given chance to help a lot more people with ur yt content!

[@davidgodi]

Thanks man! I think you can get very far with an Iphone to begin with. It really just depends on how fast you want to upgrade to a more “professional” camera. Storytelling is always king, and you start doing that with only a phone! ☺️

[@OmRtheListener]

Great video, thank you ! I'm thinking about buying that Polar kit but I was wondering if it worked with 0.5x wide angle?

[@davidgodi]

It works with the 0.5x!

[@EliteAtlantaHomes]

What screen monitor is that in the background? Looks like the Apple studio display. If so - is it worth the price? Was hoping they’d release a new studio display soon that is 120hz.

[@davidgodi]

It’s the Apple studio display! You can definitely get a just as good monitor for cheaper, but I love the design and the apple ecosystem, so to me it’s worth it!

[@thatsalamebro-et8hb]

I got the LiteChaser case in the desert color, including the modular grip. Sadly, they no longer accept Moment lenses.

[@davidgodi]

Thats too bad, but the iphone lenses are pretty good though!

[@Hamza-Qureshi07]

can you use this set-up for photography, it would make for a cool video!

[@davidgodi]

Absolutely!

[@roryonabike5863]

How are you using this with an Easyrig? Couldn’t tell from the very brief clip.

[@davidgodi]

Just mounted the phone on the easy rig for a cool angle ☺️

[@andreaturbolz3542]

Hi. Tanks for the video. One Question. When the Polarpro variable nd filter is mounted, can you attach an external MagSafe battery? Did you tried? Tanks

[@davidgodi]

Thats interesting, I can just barely fit the magsafw magnet, havent tried the battery! Could be cool if it worksM

[@andreaturbolz3542]

@@davidgodiMaybe (just maybe) a small battery will fit. Maybe is better to don’t use a nd filter (this will improve stabilisation) and add motion blur in post with some plugin

[@roamwithdory]

I also have an iphone 15 pro max and use black magic app. but I experience a little friction in making the footages usable. I'll still need to learn how to properly color grade or use LUTs to make them look cinematic or just usable in general. I also plan to get instaflow because a few footage still comes out shakey despite having the stabilization on in black magic app. Sometimes I wondered if i should have just filmed in the native apple camera app in cinematic and turn on action mode, and would have gotten the same satisfaction than going through hoops for black magic app footages. Thanks for the video!

[@davidgodi]

Thanks man! Its a process of trial and error, sometimes it works, and sometimes not. But the possibilities are endless! ☺️

[@lead-dog]

Very good. The iPhone is awesome. Period. Glad you have discovered its capabilities.

[@davidgodi]

Thanks!

[@CraigWedd]

nice vid man. just earned a new sub

[@davidgodi]

Thanks man! Appreciate it ☺️

[@atmanpandya]

Awesome video! What is astounding is that no other camera company has anything close to the feature set that Apple offers in such a sleek form factor. At the rate the iPhone cameras are improving I wouldn't be surprised if it also surpasses the image quality of 'pro' cameras pretty soon.

[@davidgodi]

That’s a very good point! Exciting times!

[@hrafntinnajonsdottir4350]

Hey quick question, are you icelandic?

[@davidgodi]

Yes I am!

[@davidgodi]

Já ég er íslendingur!

[@rowanstrang8072]

Your phone wasn’t a daily camera already?

[@davidgodi]

Yes it was! But I think I started using it 5x more after implementing these things!

[@DavidAdlawan]

220$ thats tuff

[@badfiction5928]

there are so many better cameras in the sony xperia 1 line no bodys talking about it definitely better than any smartphone in terms of camera

[@tremainemendez3160]

Xperia has very questionable video quality. I'm particularly interested in Xperia and I watched so many reviews, however the video quality is again, another let down..

[@badfiction5928]

@@tremainemendez3160 4k 120fps is a let down? the latest xperia 1vi is better than a a6000 and costs about 300$ lesser than an iphone 15 its the same piece of technology nothing more or less

[@badfiction5928]

@@tremainemendez3160 4k 120fps is a let down? what quality are we talking about here?

[@badfiction5928]

@@tremainemendez3160 u should ask someone who personally owns one if you go with people's opinions you'll never be satisfied

[@OliverHollingdale]

Sigh... Filmmaker and Content creator get mixed up in meaning these days...

[@davidgodi]

I am a filmmaker 😊

[@OliverHollingdale]

@@davidgodi Not saying you specifically, many others are content driven only