The Church iPhone Filmmaking Masterclass

[@calvarypresbyterianchurch8401]

My "to do" list just got longer, but in a really good way!! This is THE BEST content for church media folks!

[@prochurchtools]

Very kind 🫡

[@chrisakersmusic]

Absolutely nuts that a phone can help make something that looks that good.

[@prochurchtools]

It's really remarkable.

[@providencephotographydfw]

There's nothing more that I appreciate than content that actually provides value. This was outstanding! You are the antithesis of gatekeeping! Thanks for the information and insight.

[@paulszczesiak]

I rarely comment on videos but this was exceptional Brady. Great content, helpful, simple, useful for local churches, creatively explained, full of value, well-paced. Just absolutely spot on - keep it up!

[@prochurchtools]

I appreciate that!

[@melissaevans5153]

Thank you, thank you for explaining not only these accessories but also explaining the various alternatives to working around using the equipment you already have and the resolution/storage setting that will work for each! Valuable! Valuable! Valuable!

[@prochurchtools]

Happy to do it!

[@PaulWegerich]

Thank goodness I discovered your KZbin channel. I have a iPhone 16 pro max. I’m learning how to correctly video so when I go to the snowy mountains this late February I’ll get it right.

[@kerolusehab24]

Wow...this video has ton of great information! Thank you!

[@jjansendavid]

Thank you for your generosity and thank you for this! So much substance in one video! God bless!

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

Well done! Very interesting video and insights on your filming process!

[@church.unlimited.mbombela]

Thank you so much. However the majority of our church content is captured in low light or of people in building. I would love to see a similar video examining that type of church videography. Thanks again for everything you invest in helping us do this better.

[@prochurchtools]

Great recommendation!

[@TLSYoutube]

Great content. Earned my scribe cause of the LUT with no bull

[@TyroneLT]

I had a chat with some creators on Threads about the native ISO for Apple LOG. The only clear consesus I got was to shoot lower ISOs to reduce noise. Nice to see you all did some tests to figure out some specific numbers. I'd also add for anyone that's interested in that FilmBox to also give Scatter a try (another plug-in from the same folks who made FilmBox). It allows you to artificially mimic literally any lens filter out there (ie. Black ProMist, GlimmerGlass, Black Satin,). I imagine that would also be cool to add to iPhone footage.

[@rogergranquist]

Great tutorial! I’ve started using the Blackmagic app more and DaVinci, so this should come in very handy as I continue my education in the audio/video realm for my church. Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@victorianjoku]

First to comment. Thank you Brady for helping church media.

[@prochurchtools]

Appreciate your support!

[@AuthenTech]

nice content man!

[@splitseas_]

In Color Space, “Apple Log” doesn’t show up as an option. Not sure why? What would you recommend as the next best choice? Thanks Brady! 🙏🏽

[@prochurchtools]

Rec.709

[@dennyyohanes8677]

As a Christians and Video Creator, thanks God I found you 🔥🔥🔥

[@prochurchtools]

Happy to have you!

[@ucanesfanu6186]

My man Brady dropping straight GEMS!!

[@carlpahlrobinson]

Ah rough. Small rig not delivering to Australia at the moment. Loving the look of that setup!

[@prochurchtools]

That's strange. Too bad. I wonder why.

[@tonvati5482]

Thanks for this video especially the quick blackmagiccam tutorial. I hope you enjoyed your visit to norway; i've recently been there last year too. As a german guy, norway is not too far away from my home country. I really enjoy your videos for the tips and hints for improving small church social media content like mine. Just a quick question: Which microfone are you using for the excellent audio in your videos? Greetings 😀

[@prochurchtools]

Norway was a blast! Using the Sanken COS-11D as a wireless lav mic underneath my shirt. It's plugged into the DJI Mic 2 which is transmitting audio directly to the camera.

[@legandos]

very helpful and insightful... thank you

[@zaqueenateatro]

be blessed my friend you are a lifesaver

[@thomascasper9739]

Already subscribed to the newsletter! 💪

[@prochurchtools]

Legend!

[@waynewrz]

Love the VLOG style educational vids y’all are making. Keep up the great work Brady!

[@prochurchtools]

Appreciate it!

[@troyvetter9509]

Hey Brady! Been a long time follower and you and your team has helped me tremendously over the years. What tweaks would be needed be needed for this rig with an iPhone 14 Pro Max? Finding differing information on the Googles.😂

[@egolden422]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@hemingwhey]

This video is CHOCK-FULL. Thanks for holding nothing back!

[@atharrys]

wow Brady just gave so much game in this video 🔥

[@MotoPupMolly]

Great video - what did you use for your high arial shots? I liked the clarity of those.

[@prochurchtools]

Those were the DJI Mini Pro 4.

[@timpalmqvist8785]

Great having you here in Scandinavia🙌🏼 Hope you enjoyed some Swedish meatballs and a Swedish fika with cinnamon buns while visiting, it’s mandatory😅 Superb video, always learning something! Even tho it’s great with the handles or a gimbal I think the iphone performs very well handheld, especially with 60fps setting on.

[@prochurchtools]

The Swedish meatballs were divine! Had to order them a second time. Had the best cinnamon and cardamom buns I've ever had when we arrived in Stockholm at Lillebrors Bageri. Sill thinking about those.

[@JonSlaterMusic]

Follow up -- If you have an iPhone 15 (not pro max) can you still use one of the ND filters?

[@jackultracyclistofficial]

Great video - super helpful tips! Question for you, I’m shooting in the Blackmagic app on my iPhone 14 Pro (no LOG option.) Should I follow the same zebra guidelines you mentioned in this video (79% and 95%) ? Thanks!

[@prochurchtools]

No, those zebra values are specifically for the LOG profile.

[@goku-dd7vf]

I am having a confusion between gimbal and the rig...which one should i use...Planning to buy an external ssd and a powerbank..

[@melissaevans5153]

I am a 1 woman band and all Of your resources on KZbin and all the socials, I just soak up! Hope to meet you at SALT!

[@prochurchtools]

Excited to be there! Make sure to say hi 👋

[@CoreyWalker-j6e]

golden Thank for sharing

[@RedDawnAviation]

Filmed In my homeland, now I gotta go back “again” lol

[@AnLe-yg9ln]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelreynolds325]

I'm noticing some halation on the shots at the park bench. Did you guys add a mist filter to the rig?

[@prochurchtools]

When I’m talking to the camera? Yeah, that’s the Cinebloom 20%.

[@namalfilms]

can you plz raw video in download colorgrading learning.

[@fl3xf0ur]

Again, thanks for this awesome content. GBU!

[@gbengaolufemitouch_films4396]

What laptop did you use if you don’t mind me asking?

[@jeanchindeko5477]

13:09 wow in 2024 with today computer h.265 is not anymore an issue as before. I can edit h.265 on an iPad Pro pre-Apple silicone.

[@prochurchtools]

It's a more complex codec to interpret than ProRes. Depending on your computer's capabilities, a single 1080p file on a timeline might playback fine. A 4K clip might not. Add some color grading. Some keying. Some effects. Stack multiple streams of footage. Now the playback maybe isn't so smooth. It's not about a single clip versus a single clip, but the cumulative effect when your original codec is harder to convert.

[@grayscale31]

Great Video. What ND filter are you using here with Iphone please?

[@prochurchtools]

Discussed in video and linked in description.

[@grayscale31]

@ unfortunately I am failing to find where you mention brand name of ND filter. I see you mentioned ‘ my own 82mm ND’ without company name. I see in description you have mentioned Lite pro and the link takes me to phone case, not sure if that is same brand for ND? I’ll appreciate if you share the NF filter name please. Thanks and again it’s a great video with some of best iPhone footage I’ve come across on internet.

[@reneewielenga4355]

Would you have a version of this video for an android such as a Samsung or Pixel? My whole church tech team uses android so I get tech help if I have an android phone myself.

[@prochurchtools]

The Blackmagic Camera App recently came to Android! So most of what we covered in that section is relevant to Samsung and Pixel devices. The composition section is universal of course. The color grading section will work for you as well. Only thing would be knowing the specifications of the sensor on your phone and how to get the most out of it.

[@TalesofProphecies]

What font do you use for your Titles. It's cool like an old cinematic thick font. Thanks

[@prochurchtools]

That’s Neue Haas Grotesk

[@TalesofProphecies]

Great video just got the iphone 16 pro so I needed this.

[@notrikam564]

I had a question. I would be grateful if you could answer. In your opinion, the iPhone 16 pro is better than a camera like the Sony Alpha 7 iii with a lens like Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS? Thank you for your attention.

[@prochurchtools]

No, the Sony would be superior.

[@ministerlane]

Different question - what microphone are you using on the camera to record this video? I noticed there was no lapel mic or anything like that on you. I'd love to know what you used to shoot this video, and specifically what mic you used to capture the audio, because it's wonderful. That's my biggest struggle outside of the studio environment - what mic to use to record outdoors, traveling, around the building, etc. Is the mic mounted on your camera? I assume you used a DSLR to shoot the footage? I'm currently using a Sony A7 IV in the studio to record things for church. We have a RODE VideoMic NTG Hybrid Analog/USB Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone AND - is there a mic you can use with your iphone to capture great sound?

[@prochurchtools]

I’m so happy you asked this question. Because I’ve been frustrated with our audio quality lately in these videos and did a bunch of testing to prep for this trip. I am wearing a lapel. It’s under my shirt. Sanken COS-11D plugged into a DJI Mic 2 that’s wireless transmitting to the camera. The DJI Mic 2 also comes with an attachment for smartphones so you could use this same setup with a phone.

[@mayfairchurch]

I’ve wondered about the DJI mics. Do you find them better than the similar Rode mics?

[@prochurchtools]

The mics themselves are fine. The form factor is great. And the wireless transmission and being able to flawlessly connect it to the camera is what I love.

[@ministerlane]

@@prochurchtools Excellent! By the way - love this series. We shot 8 months worth of worship services on our iPhones during Covid, and it really opened up our eyes to what you can do with them. Thanks for all your hard work to show all of us even more of what we can do!

[@jeremygandia2403]

🔥🔥🔥🚀

[@ivanperez9071]

My jaw dropped

[@whatintheworldnz]

I signed up for the giveaway

[@PatrickMastersProductions]

Jesus is King. God bless you for your work of spreading God's message.

[@TyroneLT]

Does that SmallRig case come for the iPhone 15 Pro and not the Pro Max? I don't see just a Pro version.

[@prochurchtools]

I’m using the 15 Pro Max in this video.

[@TheDallasDwayne]

Unfortunately, for us mid-level peasants who have iPhones but

[@محمدتلخيص]

thanks for that amazing tutorial ,, just I see that is the lut you have share is not that much good .. a lots of reds and extremely contrast .

[@prochurchtools]

Make sure you're using the correct profile as described in the video. It's not a creative LUT, it's a conversion LUT. If you're not using Apple LOG, it won't serve its intended purpose.

[@محمدتلخيص]

@ You are right! apple log is not appeared to me. 13 pro max keep going bro 🔥✊

[@chong-yi]

Love the content and grateful for it, but your forehead is a Wi-Fi 15:11 😂😂

[@prochurchtools]

@@chong-yi 😆😆

[@everythinginbetween3306]

what iphone are you using

[@prochurchtools]

15 Pro Max

[@A106]

Hey Brady, What if we don’t have an iPhone that has Apple Log? How should I use CST in DR when Apple Log isn’t on iPhones 14 and Below?

[@prochurchtools]

In that case, you wouldn’t need to use CST in Resolve. And using Filmbox, you can just select Rec.709 as your source.

[@A106]

@@prochurchtoolsAwesome. Also for LUTs. What would you recommend for phones without Log Capability? Use your lut or another one?

[@joshkrueger3944]

Hey Brady! Love your videos. I am not showing Apple Log - HDR in Color Space. Is there something else I need to do?

[@prochurchtools]

@@joshkrueger3944 You may have an earlier edition iPhone that doesn’t have Apple LOG. Which first became available on the iPhone 15 if I’m not mistaken.

[@joshkrueger3944]

@@prochurchtools That's it, I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max. So what would you recommend then if not Apple LOG?

[@prochurchtools]

@@joshkrueger3944 I'd shoot Rec.709 and then use that as the input source for the Filmbox plugin when color grading.

[@thejdgoodwin]

With all the scientific information available to us today, you still believe in God? Seriously? Why?

[@prochurchtools]

Science can neither prove nor disprove God.

[@thejdgoodwin]

@@prochurchtools That is true. And that is because the existence of any deity, including the one called God, does not even rise to the level of a hypothesis, let alone a full on Theory (the capital "T" is intentional). Supernatural beliefs are not falsifiable, and are therefore unscientific.