How to Shoot Cinematic Videos with the iPhone 15 Pro

In this video, you'll learn how to record in 4K60P on the iPhone 15 Pro & Max without an external SSD, how top save a lot of disk space, what gear you use and a lot more.
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[@pascalbasel]

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[@RideTheTrack]

fantastic video and lots of super useful information thank you!

[@markusgalli]

Awesome video! Crazy what the new iPhone is capable of with Apple Log. Love those shots from the trip!

[@MrJimslaton]

Instead of doubling your shutter speed to 1/48 & 1/120 when using 24fps or 60fps simply change your shutter Measurement from "Speed" to "Angle". Settings > Camera > Shutter Measurement > Angle. Then lock your shutter to the 180 angle.

[@TheOneLUT]

Brilliant video, as always 👏

[@JohannesLee]

This is a great guide. Was thinking about getting a camera or an iPhone instead which I think is just so much lighter.

[@silence_n1]

Amazing video. Best one I found from dozens I watched. Subbed.

[@WasabiNoise]

Same! I watched so many and this one has all the information packed in a very nice way. Also, most people seem to want to shoot at high res with big cases, I just want to take nice videos when I don't have my camera available.

[@cubex341]

I also use the Apple Watch Ultra for this exact reason as well. I really hope that Black Magic Design comes out with an apple watch app to control the camera remotely.

[@wearetravelBs]

Considering the freewell lens, this was very informative, ty! Can you do a a video or share information on the setup you used with iphone (mount/cage, external storage etc.)

[@pascalbasel]

I didn’t use a cage and external storage. It’s all in this video how I did it. For the Freewell lens, you need the Freewell phone case.

[@cweb1988]

If they can make each camera/lens the same quality as the main camera in the next models then it'll be something really special.

[@ZenStence]

aweosme video hopefully you'll upload ur colorgrade workflow for apple log

[@pascalbasel]

It's the same as with any other camera. Resolve Color Management...

[@viewfindermedia3188]

That’s great. What if you use a DJI gimbal.

[@MilesOnRubber]

Thank you for this amazing explainer video. I have mostly been shooting on my Sony camera and supplementing shots through my iPhone 14. Now I would want to flip this game with the Black Magic app. Will employ the camera only for specific use cases. Although I don’t have the ability to use  log, I’m hoping that Rec2020-HDR can be given a shot? Let me know what you think. Once again, appreciate the efforts to make such a wholesome video!

[@pascalbasel]

Rec2020 HDR is the best option on the 14 Pro. Apple Log is a good difference tough ;-)

[@GiordanoBartozzi]

Fantastic video! This is one of the finest guides on iPhone video shooting I've come across on KZbin. It's clear, professional, and beautifully shot. Kudos to you!

[@pascalbasel]

Thanks Giordano 👍🏻

[@TacticalTrucker]

_Great video, I’d like to use Apple log over HEVC, because with Apple log, the image colors are not burnt in to the image, and I can manipulate the actual colors recorded in the video; with HEVC, the image is finalized or burnt in_

[@pascalbasel]

No, BM is Apple LOG in HEVC. HEVC is a codec, LOG is a picture profile (or a gamma curve to be precise).

[@STACYBURK]

Great video! Which ND filter do you like best between the Freewell or the Sandmarc? I heard one gentleman said he had a hard time with getting the Sandmarc turned at just the right angle without getting part of the picture too dark in one area.

[@pascalbasel]

I didn't try the Freewell VND, but if you get a dark edge with the Sandmarc, this is because the filter is not properly attached to cover the right camera on the back of your phone.

[@MODESTYXO205]

The question is the Canon r6 Mark 2 your primary camera? Keep of the great work

[@pascalbasel]

It was my primary camera, but I'm back on Fuji X-H2S now. Nothing wrong with any of these. Fuji is just more fun and has much smaller/lighter lenses.

[@wildbill3104]

Thanks for such a great video with lots of very useful, detailed information. 5:43 do you use an app or software to capture the iPhone screens? I’d be interested to know how you do it.

[@pascalbasel]

Thanks, that’s just the internal screencapture function. You can activate that by swiping down from the right corner and and press the record icon.

[@wildbill3104]

But then how to you make it look like it’s sitting on a desk doing it by itself without interactions while doing the screen recording?

[@iamsampeters]

@@wildbill3104 Mask footage with an image.

[@justadddirt]

Anyone else had issues with recording LUTs to videos. I’ll record with LUT baked in. But in the photo library it previews as log still until you click it but the issue lies with going to share that video on say Facebook or Instagram it doesn’t display the LUT properly as it was viewed on the screen

[@MTBs]

Great video! I have the 14 pro so I don't have apple log, unfortunately. Did you try Rec.2020-HDR? Any major differences compared to apple log HDR?

[@pascalbasel]

I prefer Apple Log as it looks less digitally sharp and no visible tone mapping.

[@MaximoJoshua]

I personally prefer ProRes 422 LT. Less compression, higher bitrate. It's more personal preference, but I prefer using an external SSD. Finish shooting, plug into computer, start editing. If you are already going to rig the iPhone, its not like the ssd adds a lot of weight. In terms of Display LUT, I created my own in Davinci Resolve using the Color Space Transform, the official apple one is way too saturated and over exposed for my taste. I can add that back in if it makes sense, but I would like to just be able to see what the camera is seeing. In general, the default display LUT is better than nothing, but having the display LUT that matches your expected grade is the best. In general, great video. I just got a cage/case, the neewer one with the handles, so i should get all the mounting points i need, but should be able to hold it and use it like a phone. Thanks for showing the Sandmarc anamorphic, because I believe it is compatible (if it has the 17mm threads). That is the only lens I would really want to use, because it really gives a different look and feel. I want to connect an hdmi monitor, dji mic, ssd and a VND on a tripod or for some handheld stuff. Also going to play around with DJI Osmo Mobile 6, and see if i can do some cool underslung shots.

[@Kreilo2412]

Do you just import an Apple Log clip, make a node with CST and create LUT from that clip? Or is there more to it? I'm not liking the Blackmagic Camera app LUT too much either.

[@MaximoJoshua]

@@Kreilo2412 You don't even need to import a clip. You can just apply any grade you want and right click and export a LUT. Then import it into BM Camera App. So, you could just create a node add a CST that converts from Apple Log to Rec709 (or I prefer using HLG), and then right click and export your LUT.

[@Kreilo2412]

@@MaximoJoshua I’ll have to try that and see if I get a preview I am more happy with, thanks for the tip. 👍☺️

[@dreidesign]

Thank you for all the information! Very helpful. I have a question: I would like to try the Sandmarc variable ND filter, but I can't find it on their website. Could you give us a direct link? Thank you!

[@pascalbasel]

Sure: www.sandmarc.com/products/motion-variable-nd-filter-iphone

[@halimrahman]

I am looking for a lens 35mm / 50mm, any suggestions?

[@deansbreaks4926]

Do you know why the videos are pre color graded when I try to upload !!! Please help!

[@Coatsey007]

Pascal, great video as always and like you, 'Vertical Video' is 🤣. Re the LUT, any suggestions re a LUT solution that stays in HDR. As a side point, given iPhones, MacBook Pro's, iPad Pro's and so many other devices can edit a HDR workflow, more importantly KZbin can display HDR or SDR depending on the viewers device, why very skilled people like you are downgrading the footage from HDR to SDR (Rec.709)? I'd love to see someone with your skills going to work around HLG, Apple log and a HDR workflow. SLOG3, it's a real pain compared to HLG. Just my humble observations and opinion mate.

[@pascalbasel]

Thank you. I never saw an HDR video that I actually like. It always feels artificial. That's why I will never do HDR,

[@Coatsey007]

@@pascalbasel it's a good point Pascal, I see that they overdo the colours but really the bit I'm interested in is the fact that it's a brighter overall picture I dial down on the colours, not that I'm very good mate. I will say quite like Dehancer pro, although I'm still getting my head around it. Best wishes to you and yours mate.

[@WanderLens294]

Please do a video on Timelapse in black magic and how to get blur bacground I mean cinimatic mode like iPhone in black magic

[@pascalbasel]

Thanks for the suggestion. There is no cinematic mode in BM Cam.

[@Orangeme]

How do i transfer video files from phone to pc?

[@viewfindermedia3188]

The app freezes, not letting me record

[@physiotherapyinsider6468]

This video is not about shooting cinematic videos though. It’s about a product. 😂

[@03chrisv]

Smartphones are getting so good at cinematic quality videos it's beginning to get harder and harder to recommend buying a dedicated camera with each passing year. Of course dedicated cameras will always have the edge (because physics), but it's amazing to see that what used to require a DLSR or mirrorless camera from even 5 years ago can be done on a phone. I can't wait to see where smartphones might be in 5 to 10 years, perhaps they will have mostly absorbed the MFT market.

[@PedroAmA]

The quality of this video is bad . Was ir taken with an Iphone 15pro?

[@pascalbasel]

Not sure what you mean with quality is bad. Maybe change the KZbin setting to 4K.

[@PauloKlico]

The background looks great your skin and light on your face doesn't. Maybe you shouldn't use luts and just the 'out of the camera image'. Great video

[@josesanmartindigital]

what if I have an Iphone 13 Pro Max? 🥹