How to Create a Cinematic Video with an iPhone

[@NickRoses]

You rock, Simon! Thanks for making amazing content. The 9 day filmmaking course is awesome. I highly recommend.

[@SiHorrocks]

Thank you so much Nick! Happy you're enjoying the course 😊

[@WillNewcomb]

Always brilliant. Not only very clear but nicely paced. Thank you.

[@pepstaarrs]

Thank you very much Simon! I've watched some of your videos and they are always truly useful and full of wise content. :)

[@pdcorlis]

Very helpful content - thanks for walking us through the basics with great examples and links to resources.

[@kaymothitima]

You are the most informative I’ve come across on youtube.Im glad i came across your channel.

[@wildishwanderer7]

this is epic SImon! Taught me so much and I'll be testing these with some of my adventure videography, as I"m very new to videography

[@kkay2000]

Another winner from Simon! Cinematic Mode explained succinctly! Thanks 🙏

[@SiHorrocks]

My pleasure!

[@TheScarletSorceress]

This was super useful! Thank you! 🙏🏼😃

[@BobSchoepenjr]

wow Simon you're an excellent teacher

[@SiHorrocks]

thank you Bob 🙏🏼

[@cogmovies]

Brilliant work Simon! Extremely helpful. ⭐👍

[@SiHorrocks]

Thank you! You're welcome 😊

[@TravelWithLinAndBilly]

This is absolutely brilliant, I can’t believe how much stuff I have learned watching this. Thanks.

[@SiHorrocks]

Thank you 😊

[@KusinerongPinoyVlogs]

Well explained thanks!! Learned a lot 👍❤️

[@SiHorrocks]

You’re welcome 😊

[@wearetrackclub]

Great info! Love how you put this together 🔥

[@AUGMotorSport]

Thank you simple but effective all info with a smooth voice 🤩

[@keukenstylist]

awesome videó's mate, I need to start creating content for my new brand and I find that the quality of your content is humanguos. Thanks for all the trouble you went trough to be able to share this with us noobs! I see lots of people making money with poor quality content, so I thought I have to do something better creating my content. In my search i came across your channel. This channel is exactly what a noob needs top be educated. I didn't evenb know all the setting of my IP14PM till I saw these video's. Bought a lot of gear as sugested. For people on a budget like me, there are tons of people selling there new gear for 1/3 of the price brand new because they thought they would be content creators, save the plannet take it of their hands. Doing something new and creative comes with an obligation to just start doing the stuf you need to do to be succesfull with it. Practice is free but for your time! Simon thanks again this is so helpfull.

[@marcelmuttner]

i use the Moment app, works well and as good as filmic pro

[@adelessa3434]

Great content 👌 👏 👍

[@ELTO_Travel]

Great! Thanks for video. You're Bob Ross of filmaking 😊

[@jordanruzic9477]

Great video thanks so much. Been shooting for years and about to switch over from mirrorless to Iphone. This was amazing.

[@SiHorrocks]

►► Begin my 9 Day iPhone filmmaking course for only $5 today: www.patreon.com/posts/78264119 ►►GET MORE AS A MEMBER: www.patreon.com/SilentEye 📕Smartphone Video: Beginner to Advanced 📕Exploring the Film Look 📕Color Grading 📕Guide to Smartphone Gimbals 🎙Filmmaking Podcast 💬 Exclusive Chat on Discord 🕵🏽 Behind the Scenes Secrets 🎥 Making of a Smartphone Filmmaker Documentary 🎥 Movies: all 5 Episodes of Silent Eye Freewell Grip: geni.us/h6PK Freewell Case: geni.us/PwaMDrZ Freewell 1.55x Anamorphic: geni.us/MH0LDU Freewell Diffusion Filter: geni.us/wDMmC Moment Gear: partner.shopmoment.com/7mDbey DJI OM 6: geni.us/CrO4Z Zhiyun Smooth 5: geni.us/jpRFb 00:00 Intro 00:32 How to Stabilize your iPhone 14 Pro 03:22 3 Pro Shots & a Dolly-Zoom 05:52 Best Camera Settings iPhone 14 Pro 11:46 Achieving the Film Look 12:46 How to Add Motion Blur 17:25 Camera Movement 18:49 Shallow Depth of Field 19:27 How to Shoot & Edit Cinematic Mode 31:29 Downsides of Cinematic Mode 32:49 Anamorphic Lenses 36:51 Diffusion Filters 38:16 Freewell 1.55x Blue Anamorphic Footage

[@CityWalks3216]

Thank you so much for this video it helped me a lot 😊

[@SiHorrocks]

Glad it helped!

[@arkadiymarkaryan]

Thank you so much for the video . Maybe you know will ulanzi lenses fit on freewell case ? Really don’t like ulanzi’s case .

[@Petsclubforu]

Your videos are amazing.thank you

[@kaelsan3586]

Absolutely cool Simon.. really worth watching 😎🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@SiHorrocks]

thank you for watching Kael

[@MobaCry]

Hi Simon, Its been a while since your last "best smartphone for vlogging". Do you think IPhone is still the best? Or did Samsung beat iPhone with the S series?

[@SiHorrocks]

I haven't tried the S23 range but I do believe that the iPhone 14 Pro (max) just edges it for vlogging

[@MobaCry]

​@@SiHorrocks thanks for the answer. Do you plan on doing that best vlogging smartphone video for 2023 anytime soon?

[@rodporteous14]

Excellent as usual

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information Simon, thanks for sharing.

[@SiHorrocks]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful, Ron

[@toomuchmates]

Brilliant! Thank you so much

[@elg3eco]

Thanks - great video!

[@alexmanganda5764]

Well explained bro, big up

[@MasonTorrey]

I agree with sticking to 8bit colour. Only pixel peepers like us will notice a difference, and even then, we have to look really hard, comparing the two side by side to see a difference.

[@schoeferfilm]

Very good Simon 👍🏻 I try to make good iPhone 14 pro max videos 😅

[@baconpancakes8899]

Do you know if the Freewill case works with moment lens?

[@paramveerssachdeva]

Love it!

[@SiHorrocks]

Thanks!!

[@WillNewcomb]

Interesting. Wood Green has changed quite a lot since I was last there haha!

[@SiHorrocks]

😄

[@JorgePuga]

15:05 is it me or natural dof with the filter is somehow enhance?

[@TheSunnySuttons]

Great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Are the Freewell filters stackable? Can i use the vnd 1-5 stops with the CPL fliter and the mist filter?

[@WillNewcomb]

That Freewell mount looks great. I've had a couple of others & currently using a Ulanzi. And the Freewell case/filter combo looks good. Oh dear. More spending!!!

[@SiHorrocks]

😄♥️

[@smithfamilyadventures1972]

I would check if other filters can be used with the Freewell Sherpa. As far as I can see you can only use Freewell filters.

[@WillNewcomb]

@@smithfamilyadventures1972 It all looks a bit pricey for my occasional use.

[@jeffinergiraffe]

iPhones are hopeless for syncing sound to the film. If you record a half hour film after about 7 or 8 minutes the audio is out of sync with the video. So in Final Cut Pro you have to make about 3 cuts and drag the audio across to re sync it.

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Awesome video. I have a question. I want to shoot a short film totally in Cinematic mode. Since the phone controls the shutter speed, do you recommend adding motion blur in post once all is said and done or does it not need it. Also, could you do a video comparing the log of Filmic Pro, CinemaP3, Protake and maybe Beastgrip?

[@SiHorrocks]

You can simply use an ND filter and you will get extra motion blur. Regarding log, I think you'd be better off using Dolby Vision instead, which gives you 10-bit colour, much better than log (IMO) then you also have the choice of exporting SDR or HDR.

[@MobileFilmmaking]

@@SiHorrocks awesome idea. Thanks

[@Trollseeder]

Can you simply lower the ISO when filming 24fps 1/48 shutter to keep the picture from being over exposed? thank you

[@SiHorrocks]

depends on the light. In daylight you won't be able to get the ISO low enough at the same time as keeping a slow shutter

[@siestofiore]

Thx, great video. Now I am on a Samsung but I will buy an iphone 15 pro or pro max an will watch your video again. 😊

[@yuddhveersingh710]

one question it is bugging me from last days if i shoot on iphone can the videos be color graded preciously

[@cruisingforone]

Probably should have watched this earlier today. :)

[@SiHorrocks]

😊 ah, didn't realise you hadn't seen it

[@LiquidLoungeVIP]

Quick question, when shooting anamorphic using native cinematic mode how would you desqueeze the video? In iMovie? Which app would u recommend if its possible to do that?

[@SiHorrocks]

Reduce the height to 64%

[@julianfarquhar]

Simon love what you do, I'm a fan. And... can you lock exposure on the iPhone 14 pro? I think you did a video on these exposure changes but I cannot find it. Look forward to your response 😀

[@SiHorrocks]

This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmXZpWStoqiXg6c

[@julianfarquhar]

@@SiHorrocks Thanks Simon I will have a look now, plus you did another indoors showing the change from windows to wall and talked about the compensation the phone did and how to get around it. Watching the link now. Sorry to bomb you with questions.

[@stinafilm9492]

Hi Simon, I really love your videos. Very high quality and I like your explanation-voice. Regarding the Freewell iPhone 14 Pro case: I was wondering can I use the sticks and everyhting also without the hardcase where you put first the Iphone 14 Pro in? As I have a setup with a Rode Video Mic Me L and there I need a direct connection to the Lightning port of the phone and it just works without a case. Is the Grip and stick also available for 14 pro max/ big enough? And did you try out to use this setup also with the Rode Wireless Go II as there is a cold shoe mount for the receiver, it would be a great option :-) Thx in advance, Simon! All the best, Kristina

[@meandpictures]

Sir second view here 👋

[@meandpictures]

sir plzz ask me how you add this text motion graphics.

[@kendean593]

Simon, I’ve been struggling with parts of outdoor videos being too bright. I use filmic pro on iPhone 14 pro max. Should I reduce shutter speed in filmic pro or use an ND filter? And will ND filters require me to remove my outerbox commutter case?

[@TheSunnySuttons]

Just increase the Shutterspeed but if you want natural motion blur then use a ND filter.

[@arghyagoswami]

This is just amazing content, thank you so much for this! I have one question though, I have Iphone 14 (not pro or pro max), can I still use Anamorphic lenses in it or extra ND filters. I am planning to shoot a short film very soon using my Iphone 14.

[@SiHorrocks]

As far as I know, the iPhone 14 cameras are the same as the iPhone 13 Pro. I believe anamorphic lenses will work. You might experience some vignetting, but you can crop in a bit to remove it

[@arghyagoswami]

@@SiHorrocks thank you so much. Now waiting eagerly to get started on my short film

[@GlebDevyatkin]

Why photos and videos from iphone almost always have strange colours on buildings (yellowish, greenish) and people faces are orange/yellow with unnatural shadows?

[@seekingjoynow1722]

I'm going to be honest. The editing seems very confusing. I just purchased a gimbal for my I phone 14. I know there will be a learning curve, but I feel lost. Want to make some travel videos and have some fun and not get stressed out.

[@SleepingWitheSirens]

I have iphone 14 pro and to be honest photos taken from iphone looks like Mobile phone photos it Really cannot replace a professional camera 😂. I need a pocket point and shoot camera like g7x 3

[@sergioknuf]

How do you frame or view the anamorphic on cinematic mode

[@SiHorrocks]

You can't see it in 1.55 until you desqueeze it later. You have picture it

[@sergioknuf]

@@SiHorrocks can i de squeeze in lumafusion and what setting?

[@SiHorrocks]

@@sergioknuf I worked it out as 64% height. This may help: momofilmfest.com/de-squeeze-anamorphic-for-iphone-or-android/

[@unify9481]

👏👏👏🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👍

[@patrickpaganini]

Third. It’s a numbers game. Good luck getting a roast near temple.

[@UyghurNijat]

👋👋👋👍👍👍

[@webinatic216]

I don't like how the iPhone looks. It feels like the 10bit recording is 9 bit in its small difference

[@OAPerez40]

Great video. And you’re hot. Easy to watch and learn. Thank you.