My simple iPhone setup for cinematic videos.

[@teocrawford]

Hello hello! I hope you've been well - it's been a wee while since my last video, but I've finally finished this one that I'm excited to show you! This is a breakdown of my current iPhone-video-setup that I've been using in Japan - I hope this can be of any use to you! :) Much love to Squarespace for the continuous support of the channel! Head to www.squarespace.com/teocrawford to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain by using the code "TEOCRAWFORD" (also supports the channel). Wishing you a lovely week!

[@nadifaqolbi123]

anda tidak menyebutkan merk lensa yang anda tempelkan ke iphone

[@abdul_wahab0]

It is indeed not Iphone It's your talent teo🙏

[@HelloFarihin]

Trueeeee he's really good

[@hereismatias]

“You simply can’t beat someone who’s having fun”. Hot damn! ❤🎉

[@AllySMRSweetDreams]

I literally just opened the comment and read this comment in sync to him saying it!!

[@antonsemenyura5337]

voice, cinematic shots, sharing actual personal experience, warmth in colour, stillness and beauty of nature and city, all of that created a beautiful youtube video, and Iphone 15pro as a tool indeed pushes boundaries of mobile filmmaking. Thank you Teo

[@arunyu]

I just want you to know that I have been watching hours of youtube for the last week learning about cameras, video editing, accessories, and so much more. Yours is my favorite. The footage and editing is fantastic, and the information is golden. Thank you.

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you so much for the kind comment :,))

[@JoaquinGTP]

I am in no way a filmmaker but the way you shot and narrated this video was so good, I watched it all the way through. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done.

[@adelover]

Literally just bought an iphone 15 pro yesterday night on ebay, while searching for the best video setup on youtube today and you posted this video! Just cannot believe in the perfect timing thanks for the inspiration!

[@user-ok1fm4to1p]

tbh my initial intention clicked on this video because of the title but eventually stayed because of his voice

[@SefisCameraBag]

Can I say that this has inspired me to start my own KZbin channel. Big thanks to Teo

[@quaffie]

where content?

[@galanlefont1600]

not only the phone, that grading looks fantastic. --- for fellow Android users, we can use mcpro24fps to capture log footage, it only supports 10 bit in some devices but it can bump the bitrate much beyond the base camera settings. there is also MotionCam, it can use software to encode 10 bit Prores 422 on any phone if the processor can take and allows to film RAW, but it's quite unreliable, at least on my old and worn out Pixel 4.

[@jeypeemacapinig1093]

I agree that grading is so damn good. Any idea where can I color grade like that on android?

[@alexwr]

What about the BlackMagic Camera App for Android? Does that not yet have 10 bit support? And at least it's free unlike mcpro24fps, with no in-app purchases either...

[@alexwr]

@@jeypeemacapinig1093 For grading, I think LumaFusion is available on Android now... That said, video grading and video editing on a touchscreen device is a horrible experience, I'd take a PC or laptop any day of the week.

[@sauzefilms]

@@alexwr sadly it works *properly* only on some flagship devices from Samsung, Google Pixel and Xiaomi (i think) for now. there's a list from Blackmagic themselves regarding which models can run the Blackmagic Camera app. i tried it on my Xiaomi 14T Pro and it can only display the telephoto camera.

[@kautsar_ta]

When I decided to get an iPhone 15 pro, your video showed up just in time. This is so helpful, thank you so much!

[@hotsauce0097]

Literally just came back from Japan yesterday and shot everything on the iPhone 15 Pro. Loved the simplicity of just using what’s in my pocket and not carrying around any extra camera. Phone cameras aren’t perfect by any means but the ease of use and quickness to shoot is unmatched. This vid randomly popped up on my feed and now u have me considering getting some filters to up my game lol.

[@davidpowerfns]

Hey there. I'm in the process of buying an iphone 15 pro myself, but on the fence on whether i should get the pro max. I would go with the pro to keep things more compact, but leaning towards the max for battery life. I also don't think I would use the 5x lens for filming, so it's just about the battery really. In your experience was the 15 pro battery a hinderance? How much where you able to shoot with it in a day and still use your phone as you would normally? thank you! p.s I will be going to Japan for a month at the end of November!

[@hotsauce0097]

@ Yeoo, honestly the 15 pro battery lasted me most of the day but I did have to charge in the evening before the day was done and while we were still out. This is only cuz we were out the whole day and I was constantly using Google maps, searching stuff online, and ofc shooting a lot of vids with the phones camera, all of which eat battery. Normally I only charge this phone once a day but while travelling it is bumped to 1.5-2 times a day. I’ve always had the regular sized iPhone never the max size mostly because I prefer the “smaller” size and like mentioned in the video, I think the 5x zoom on the max is too much. If you’re used to a bigger phone and want better battery then go for the max. But if u’ve never had a big phone before I’d say go to the store and play around with it a bit before u decide on getting it. The max is a lot bigger and heavier than the regular sized pro. Could be annoying if you’ve never used a phone that big before. I hope you enjoy Japan as much as I did. I just got back last week and the weather was starting to get cooler so make sure u pack accordingly. Although I did pack very light, only a few pairs of everything since I knew I’d be buying clothes while I was there. For example Uniqlo is quite cheaper in Japan than it is where I live so I bought a jacket there for like half of what it costs me at home. Just rmr to have ur passport with you and ask for the tax free checkout. You get 10% off the listed price in a lot of stores. If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask.

[@davidpowerfns]

@@hotsauce0097 Oh, wow! thank you for your detailed and kind answer and for all the tips! Yeah, I'm really excited about the trip. I will also take part in a week collaborative filmmaking event in Tokyo in december and I thought I could shoot my first iphone short. I'm actually coming from a big Redmi phone. The pro max would be very slightly wider and a bit heavier, but shorter. My idea was the exact opposite! to go smaller for once since I've always had big phones... Maybe the whole conundrum can be solved by just carrying a powerbank with me. I always take a rucksack and/or a pouch with me anyways. Again thank you for the answer and I might actually have some other questions!

[@hotsauce0097]

@ no worries! Just to add on, I did carry around a powerbank with me but also a wall plug adapter thing. Japan uses the same outlets as North America and it was easy to charge when we stopped to eat etc. there are also free charging stations in a lot of places.

[@davidpowerfns]

@@hotsauce0097 thx again, man!

[@bespalovss]

That 3:33 sequence was quite something. Got me burst into tears.

[@MikeHallman]

Moment, work with the man! So good.

[@jasmine98720]

"you simply can't beat someone who is having fun" What a great line, Teo!

[@vincechan_]

Teo, how are you so talented? Another awesome video! I'm planning to use my iPhone 15 Pro to create a mini vlog for my trip next week, and your video popped up at just the right time-perfect timing, haha! Thank you for your brilliant content once again!

[@pdcorlis]

Just discovered this video! Thank you for validating a simple, no nonsense approach to shooting videos. I also love Moment’s gear and think the clip-on 67mm filter attachment for their phone case simply solves the shutter speed mismatch problem. Most of all, your work looks great. 👍🏻

[@Gilian.M]

Watching your videos before bed makes me happy to be alive. The energy you give is just amazing and eye opening!

[@thoughtsoftim]

I literally just turned to this set up as I’m starting to shoot more photography content as well. I came from the 13 Pro Max and now the 16 Pro. Brought it out with me on photowalks and KZbin video shoots and I was amazed at how seamless this just fits my workflow. I’m able to focus more on my frame rather than worrying if someone will run away with my camera. Haha.

[@motsheoankone1136]

You just gave me hope to actually love my iphone 15 pro 🥰

[@wasab1tch]

4:20 this shot was basically came from a movie! The mood was too perfect dude!

[@CJ5MOTION]

I upgraded from 12 to 16 pro and am amazed for its video quality. Your videos are excellent to my eye…. You have a new subscriber.. thanks

[@ExplorewithHAROLD]

Your voice is so soothing to listen to. This video is such a wonderful find!

[@analimalimon.]

I was just influenced to get that case and ND filter for my iPhone! I have a Fujifilm camera but I've noticed that the big lenses make me feel more self conscious when I'm shooting outdoors (or it's simply too heavy) and usually end up filming with my iPhone. So improving my iPhone's setup is something I've been thinking about for a while. Thanks so much for sharing your detailed perspective - and for the beautiful and dreamy shots!

[@franzkostall]

Even the iPhone 11 footage looks so nice! Could you please share how you processed it?🙏

[@Chetan-K]

Very informative video, your soft voice made speech sounds more genuine.

[@LeftClickMage]

The 2X Lens is a digital crop, BUT since the main camera is 48MP, it is the SAME as optical. Use the 2X if you want! 48MM focal length is beautiful.

[@viggu3405]

Need a cinematic video or a cinematic vlog soon with this setup Teo!!!❤

[@bharathraju98]

The scenes in your videos are just magical 😍

[@LillySchwartz]

This footage looks so good, Teo, really nice! Of course the price of the phone seems a bit wild in my book, I normally buy my phones used and hang on to them for many years, so I guess I'll think about this when this feature is a standard on the cheaper iPhones too. For now I do the infuriating thing of carrying two cameras - with heavier film cameras it will be a little GX80 or Olympus E-M10 III and with the light ones I tend to carry my S5 IIx. The way to make it way less annoying is that I shoot film first and then walk back in the opposite direction and retrace my steps for nicer b-roll. This way I don't have to constantly keep switching from photo to video.

[@teocrawford]

@@LillySchwartz I come from a similar place, I get you☺️ I actually bought this one second hand too haha, though the price was still way higher than what I‘m used to paying for a phone. However in this case I viewed it as much more than a phone, it has now become a video camera that is an essential part of my workflow, which justified it for me🙆 Pheew hang in there! Take care of your neck💪 Technically I’d say that what you’re doing is still the way to get the best results - my method in this video is just a compromise for me to gain convenience🙏✨

[@KindPerspectives]

Amazing talent! Amazing setup! Thank you for tutorial. ❤

[@Pio-wn5bw]

loved this one teo! your videos always feel like a warm hug. keep at it 🫡🫂

[@sauzefilms]

same fam. Points 1 and 3 are also the reasons i'm still sticking with my iPhone for most of my videos. talking about LOG, even after upgrading from the 13 Pro to the 15 Pro i'm still using the REC.2020 HDR codec lol. i heard people dislike that HDR look but personally i love how the footage looks after some slight tweaking. ig when you stick to ONE device for 3 years you really learn to work around the limitations and push it to its limits.

[@satosii_nostalgia]

I learnt a lot about oversharpening and bloom filters! Thank you.

[@juliosoares4880]

thank you for this video. it inspired me a lot to keep my setup simple and gave me a viable way to do so while I'm travelling. I'll definitely come back to this and sign up for your tutorials when my trips get closer. much love Teo!

[@Chris.P.Kreme90]

Your voice is amazing

[@Sturmling102]

Wow, your content is absolutely amazing. You have an incredible knack for both photography and filming. The way you organize and present everything is so impressive. You've genuinely inspired me to dive into photography and filming myself. Plus, your pictures and videos from Japan are just fantastic.

[@gabmontoya]

This is my third time repeating it. It's so good and inspiring.

[@sugar_fairydesu9313]

You look so happy talking about it. 😊

[@christianmotos]

Moment also has an app you can use to shoot video with lots of features and can shoot log on a pre Iphone 15 Pro model.

[@JohannesLee]

This is gold! Exactly what I'm looking for ❤️

[@hectorochoa9221]

Love your videos Theo. They are very calming and beautiful to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@BhaiKon-w2m]

Beautifully done! Immersive Translate helps turn your language goals into reality with effective tools.

[@Only1Lazaro]

Really great video, starting to get more into filming and will be using my iPhone so this helps alot

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

Just gorgeous footage!

[@TheGuitarDorkShow]

you have a wonderfully calming voice.

[@IRahkuBz]

I just made full circle! I first saw your 'my favourite digital camera' video around 2 months ago and it got me excited to try to get into the hobby again. then as more related videos are being suggested to me, I found out about Apple Log (which I didn't know it existed lol I have the xs) and I've been really craving an iPhone 15 pro ever since! that's all I've been watching lately, and here you are making a video about just that =)

[@lbrtvlldr]

I have a similar compact setup for filming with my iPhone 15 Pro. As for diffusion filters, I stopped using them when I discovered Video Village's Scatter. It's a professional post-production tool for adding diffusion to your footage. It's not cheap (500 USD for a perpetual indie license), but it's absolutely worth it.

[@KillerTacos54]

Amazing video as always

[@lukebarham8496]

Super sweet video! Something that I would suggest to try for your issue with the microphone recording when zoomed in is to turn off stereo recording on the microphone in settings. If you change it to mono I believe it will use the other mics on the camera. Great stuff as always!

[@SefisCameraBag]

It is worth using the 2x option because the 48 megapixel sensor will go to 24 meg when you record. If you want to be closer I would use it

[@affogatoast]

That piece of tape at 7:56. It looked so real I hovered my mouse over it!

[@TravelwithYiew]

Thank you so much, Teo! I really enjoyed your content! 🎉❤

[@AlexisNoriegaSanchez]

I’m recording my social media videos with my iPhone 12 mini I’m feel proud, by the way thanks teo.

[@mcknackus4721]

Just got a 16 pro. I'm on the edge of getting a moment case just for those square filters. I could also see myself somehow modding a cinebloom glass over the nd filter or vice versa.

[@bonne_conduite]

Really nice man thanks for sharing all those precious feedbacks and techniques of yours! Amazing skills, story telling and of course a beautifull video, no wonder why you thrive on this platform congratulations!

[@TS84NO]

I just watched a couple of your first videos, and gotta say you've improved A LOT! So, keep up the great work, cause it's definitely been paying off 👌🙂

[@itspaavo]

Hey Teo! Lovely shots! Which case and ND Filter are you exactly using? There are so many options. I also use the 15 pro. Thanks!

[@franzvillanueva3443]

Great vid! What’s the title of the song 0:22 intro? Tried to search it in epidemic sounds but can’t seem to find it.

[@shubhrakadam7405]

Same can't find even with the help of shazam

[@DanteReyes-nj5sl]

Did you guys found out the title of the song? I want to know too please

[@alysohnh]

same i want the title aswell

[@jrsetiadi]

I’d also like to know!

[@noweee0821]

Damn! Color grading is awesome too!!

[@AsgeirMacLads]

I am using the iPhone 15 Pro max for a while now. It is very convenient to have it as an all-around camera. No need for carrying heavy stuff. I am using the Black Magic Camera app to capture in ProRes. I don't use the native camera for iPhone as we all know, the native camera is a software-driven module. The bokeh, and more are software generated or let say fake, while Black Magic camera app uses whatever iPhone's camera is capable of doing natively. So that is my dilemma, a best quality video isn't captured by iPhone even in ProRes. The iPhone has a very small sensor to begin with. But even so, a nice and neat camera companion to have. Edit: But as they say, the quality of the content is not with the video itself, it's how you tell stories. nice vid overall.

[@rosiesamuel8562]

Thank you 😊

[@philip.carneiro]

Hey Teo, this video is really amazing! Ive bought a iPhone 14 Pro 2 years ago and I was amazed how good the RAW photos are. Your grade in this video looks stunning and really shows what these phones are capable of! It somehow made me a bit jealous that I not waited one more year to upgrade to also get access to the Log feature haha! Maybe I will still try out to stack the filters on top of it as you did, as my main concern in video is the motion blur. But I also think the cinebloom would look really good in photos as well.

[@_Just_Some1]

What app do you use to capture raw files? Thanks

[@philip.carneiro]

@@_Just_Some1 the 14 Pro has an built in Raw feature, so I use the native camera app

[@_Just_Some1]

@@philip.carneiro learning every day! :) thanks. Just found that setting. 👍🏼

[@the_lancepryor]

I use a very similar setup, but went with the PolarPro case instead. I think that the PolarPros way of attaching lenses is far superior and secure.

[@ZKMsphere]

6:14 bro got a fibonacci sequence hunch of a back 😭 (great video)

[@teocrawford]

@@ZKMsphere Hahahaha it‘s shrimp inspired😭

[@NixonReptiles]

Cool video I liked the polar pro case with the filter attachment and using Blackmagic to select your settings is a life changer.

[@edrick02]

i miss taking photos with a proper camera but nothing beats the ease and convenience of shooting with a phone

[@Sandunbalage]

Great skills you got! like to mention on black magic you get to choose which codec to use for the footage, and less file size as well, give it try. You will save tons of space.

[@StevenDempseyArtist]

I really enjoyed your video and the look you have achieved on the phone footage. I use the 48mm (2x) lens quite a bit and it’s my understanding that, while it’s a 2x crop, the sensor is big enough so that the digital zoom does not exceed full quality. So it’s the equivalent of an optical zoom. In real world tests, this holds up for me and I don’t see any quality loss at all, even under scrutiny so I’d say use it freely.

[@ishayshoo]

Beautiful video, thanks for the inspiration 🙌

[@Treborray]

Man footage looks so dang clean! Audio so good too! I feel your voice in my chest.... that sounds crazy.. but yea great video!! haha

[@tiagomelo5484]

Teo, try a Fjorden Grip! I have an iphone mini and photography with the phone felt very clunky… the grip was a game changer and it feels completely more pleasant to photograph with the iphone.

[@thatRyzzle]

I LOL'd at your “loser” graphic insert.

[@GigiMurakami]

Ah, your footage is beautiful! Your setup is also pretty similar to mine! I use an iPhone 14 with Moment's Camera app, which allows me to shoot in log. I also use Cine-Bloom, the ND filter, and the anamorphic gold flare lens (it's so good).

[@keiroog]

Hey Teo! So, since it sounds like you shoot everything in ProRes Log and in the native camera app, not black magic, how do you deal with the large file sizes? It doesn’t sound like you record to an external drive since you’re going for a light setup! Do you try to keep the clips you record short… do you transfer files off your phone regularly to clear up space… do you just pay more for iCloud storage? Something else entirely? Love your work!

[@Happysmurfy]

You could do a challenge and try to do the same with the original iphone.📱It would be interesting to see someone with your talent photograph with such an old smartphone camera.📸

[@andrew_nayes]

I get what you are saying, and you have indeed produced some magical footage with the mobile cameras, but every time you use your mirrorless camera (a7iii?) to get proper subject separation or focused depth, I just feel like the lack of shallw-DOF in the iphone footage makes it pale in comparison to the mirrorless footage. I think what the main selling point for me is: the iPhone is good enough now to be a B-cam! So long as you use your professional camera for scenes needing subject separation and depth, like you do in your video here, then an iPhone can be a perfect complement. And especially for landscape footage or footage where depth and subject separation is not so crucial. Great video, very inspiring footage!

[@Godsbbyy]

Thank you for saving us money!

[@abeljosh448]

Sorry bro, can you update the link of your filters, I want to purchase them but the link doesn’t work, thank you and Amazing job 🎉

[@engrhaiderbukhari]

I never thought we can get cinematic results like this with an Iphone.

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Excellent...

[@halfrecords]

Perfect video. Please I need to find the song of the opening, it's amazing. Thanks!

[@tomascarranca4823]

Mate, you gotta do a video of your Resolve workflow... that footage looks SICK SICK SICK

[@bertoldgerrychannel]

Man behind the gun. No, he made the gun a bazooka.

[@RibasFilms]

Thank you for sharing

[@toppsdomingo]

Great video! Learned a lot from this.

[@sherpaa1868]

aside from a really well made video, absolutely gorgeous shots you got 🤩im pleasantly surprised by the iphone 15 and had no idea it had the option to shoot log. i think they should've advertised that more because the iphone 15 (pro) really is a great, convenient package for how small it is. i just thought of the iphone 15 as "another new iphone" but i think it would definitely be an upgrade from my iphone 8😅. amazing video none the less👍.

[@brebellato]

Omg this guy is really British it’s so cute

[@kl00ver]

This is entirely convincing me to pick one up

[@chriszueger]

Amazing Teo! Thanks for this insight. I think it's time upgrade my iPhone XS 😅🤣

[@Dylan-mn8fv]

amazing stunning great!!!

[@lowmello]

What song is playing in the introduction?

[@Slavperekiss]

Whats the music at the beginning?

[@ernestbuckstarr]

😀Very informative and entertaining. Thank you!

[@shotcutandcolored]

Have you consider using your set-up but then capturing using the Blackmagic app on your phone? You can take the guess work out of it by dialing in your exact settings.

[@iDonzzy]

So when using portrait mode which modes do you recommend ? 1x and 5x only?

[@teocrawford]

@@iDonzzy I don’t use Portrait Mode😅

[@iDonzzy]

@ so how do you take photos of a single person ?

[@teocrawford]

@@iDonzzy I don’t use my IPhone for photos… the whole video is about using the IPhone for video🤝

[@FujiXGal]

enjoyed this video!

[@adventureswithanalog]

When are you dropping a video editing or travel videography course using just an iPhone? 😅 in all seriousness though-would love to learn and support! Thank you for these high quality videos you continue to bless the community with for free 😄

[@margaretkien1023]

If you’re shooting in pro res log with the filters stacked on top. Is it hard to actually see if the filters are working? I’m not sure if this is a dumb question or not lol but when I films in pro res log it washes it out so I don’t see the true colors so I’m curious how having these moment filters on top would look like using log footage on the iPhone 15. Love your content by the way

[@brynjohncornejo3660]

I am a new subscriber. I love your color grading . can you share your workflow on colorgrading?