Phase Unit | FiLMiCFest 2019 Entry | Shot on iPhone Short Film

Based on a map that has been haunting his dreams, a man delves deep underground in pursuit of a mysterious signal.
Directed by Martin Reisch & Sean Sweeney
Shot and Edited by Martin Reisch
Additional Camera by Sean Sweeney
Starring Jon Fraser
Shot on iPhone
Shot with SIRUI lenses
Shot with FILMIC Pro

[@MyalismFilms]

Gorgeous shots and colors!

[@montrealfilmguy]

I recognized my Montreal metro stations right away.very nice short.

[@safesolvent]

Thanks! Montreal Metro has been serving me well for my entire career haha.

[@FilmSureelist97]

The lighting and cinematography are so beautiful. I hope you make it big man 😊

[@mrmojoriz]

I had the same vibe/location idea for a short film. You even chose some of the same stations I wanted to use. Glad someone else appreciate the cinematic vibes of mtl’s subway:)

[@safesolvent]

Forcing myself to use the iPhone to film made it happen a lot quicker. Both my short films using the montreal subways were shot on iPhone to reduce the friction of having to request and pay for permits using larger cameras.

[@mrmojoriz]

@@safesolvent that’s good thinking! It’s certainly efficient and I think it looks great, you used the symmetry of the subway’s architecture at the right moments too. I’ll try to remember the permit thing if I’m shooting films in public places!

[@Callywood360]

How did you achieve this good quality

[@S.M.HassanShah]

Absolutely phenomenal. Truly mind blowing they way you captured and color graded the footage. It's just incredible fascinating. I wonder if you recorded it on iphone 11 and log v2 in filmic pro, have you?

[@believeinpeace]

Wow, that was amazing! I can’t believe it was with an iPhone.

[@eargawd]

The lighting in this is amazing! Did you have any other gear that was used in the shots?

[@safesolvent]

A tripod, that’s about it.

[@eargawd]

I went down the rabbit hole of fishing videos shot on iPhone and found your video. Got me inspired to start filming more. Even during this crazy time. Cheers mate 🤙🏽

[@safesolvent]

EARGAWD that’s super random. How did you get from fishing to me?

[@eargawd]

safesolvent sorry that was a really bad typo. Lol it was supposed to be “I went down the rabbit hole of searching for videos shot on iPhone”

[@jordanselemani9860]

Damn ! This is it ! You are the best

[@okebaram]

Um, wow! An iphone! I have seen other movies shot with iphone, they didn't look thsi good which shows your expertise

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

I’m assuming this may have been Filmic Pro in 4K.. .& post boosted the elements. (Opps - I see now .. Filmic Pro @ the end 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻) Jesus it’s SHARP !!! Which I phone BTW . X, 11 Pro Max ? Love that you didn’t do anamorphic. Kept it simple & focussed on STORY & good gaffing.

[@WARSeries]

Impressive.

[@av3boib924]

I have filmic pro and just paid for the upgrade I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max how did you get it this clear like what did you set the settings to and also what did u edit it on. I used iMovie to put the clips together but it looks nothing like your video

[@tahmidkhan2729]

Have been doing some content creating and was going through KZbin looking for short documentaries shot on iphone. This is by far one of the best I've come across. How did you get the ambience and lighting from the phone camera? Amazing job though!

[@safesolvent]

I really appreciate that Tahmid, thanks!

[@GurungBharat]

Can’t believe its just shoot on iphone. Incredible!! May i know what movie software you use for this cinematic color please ?

[@safesolvent]

Just FCPX

[@EvilDogFilmsOfficial]

Montreal hell yeah! :D

[@JustSimpleFitness]

It’s crystal clear. How ?! What settings are you using on your phone. I need to know !

[@safesolvent]

Just exposing the scene and using practical lights to frame and illuminate the actor!

[@logiknotlogic6586]

@@safesolvent did you just use the camera app or some other app?

[@blinkblik6924]

Wow whats the location of the building looks really cool

[@safesolvent]

It’s several different subway stations in Montreal

[@Mechrank]

Lighting and colours are Amazing 👌

[@safesolvent]

Thanks!! The lighting in the Montreal subways are so great.

[@Mechrank]

safesolvent also your colour grading 👍🏻

[@Phaidon.G]

Can you please inform me where I can purchase your tripod? Thanks in advance. Good job !

[@safesolvent]

which tripod?

[@Spokewiththedevil]

This is amazing😍

[@timaragon1523]

Beautifully done, colors in the cinematography just pop! Would you share what lens filter you used (I see you used Filmic Pro) also if you edited this with Luma Fusion or Final Cut Pro?? Keep posting!

[@safesolvent]

Thank you so much! I used Filmic Pro, a few Moment lenses and that's about it! Otherwise, edited in Final Cut Pro.

[@soldadoonga]

All the best bro

[@seeyalater3510]

Hey bro, did you use any lighting or just an iPhone 10?

[@safesolvent]

I did not, just an iPhone 11 Pro Max!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

@@safesolvent all this ambient lighting & just. Phone. DAMNED GREAT EFFORT. Shot in Log I assume.

[@safesolvent]

@@darkknightwithanidea1845 yes! We used the filmic pro log.

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

@@safesolvent Just incredible what you have achieved on this phone , all on you own with what you have, available light, etc. I think if you get hold of the new IP 12 Pro Max we’re going to see you really going places this year as a film maker. Wishing you all the best. Your short films have all been nothing short of spectacular , considering what you have in your pocket. 🎥💪🏼💪🏼🖋📃👍🏻

[@JacksonHayes]

Hey why is this so good

[@safesolvent]

I HAVE A NOTIFICATION SQUAD?

[@JacksonHayes]

safesolvent oh shot i forgot to turn it off

[@xealthy8898]

What shutter speed and fps did u mainly use?

[@safesolvent]

most of it was 24fps in Filmic Pro, some of it wasn't when using the iOS camera app.

[@blackfilmmakersshowcase9333]

brilliantly put together film. where is this amazing location?

[@safesolvent]

This was shot in the Montreal subway system! Thank you!!

[@impatrickt]

Love the vibe.

[@DreamWevr]

How was edited

[@DreamWevr]

Which iPhone

[@safesolvent]

Mitchell Mckenzie iPhone 11 Pro Max!

[@DreamWevr]

safesolvent can you use older phone like the 7 still create good looking images and what lenses you use and how was edited

[@RayoBeatz]

all the iphone is missing it a proper stabilizer and dolly.

[@DarionDAnjou]

in this film or in general? cuz in this film the movement was great

[@darkmooooonn]

?

[@impatrickt]

Disqualified for using the metro again.

[@alfonsoespinozavazquez2056]

What iphone bro? You short film is good

[@safesolvent]

Thanks!! iPhone 11 Pro Max

[@alfonsoespinozavazquez2056]

Good, thank you

[@DreamWevr]

How did you edit it

[@safesolvent]

In FCPX, if you mean what software I used?

[@2424mert]

This is amazing! this atmosphere is so nice

[@seannguyen9491]

What software do you use to edit the film?

[@safesolvent]

I used FCPX!

[@valantisjpg]

11 pro max?

[@safesolvent]

LocoDice 乡 yes!

[@CJDExplains]

+10 popints for creative use of electric beard trimmer.

[@safesolvent]

I appreciate that :) ode to Star Wars

[@asitsunami9363]

Don’t shot on 1/48 shultter speed

[@safesolvent]

why not?

[@asitsunami9363]

25 FPS 1/50 !!!!!

[@seanswee]

Now thassa spicy meat-a-ball

[@j.ivisuals2767]

Jesus loves you all

[@safesolvent]

not me he doesn't