iPhone Filmmaking Guide

Your comprehensive guide to achieve high quality videos on your iPhone.

by SANDMARC Team

Best iPhone Video Settings

Best Video Settings for iPhone

Anamorphic Lens & Blackmagic Camera App Settings

6 Basic Steps to Edit iPhone Footage on Adobe Premiere Pro

The Basics of Frames Per Second (FPS)

3 Techniques in Filmmaking

1. Transitions

Create fun and unique transitions to capture your viewers.

7 iPhone In-Camera Video Transitions: Tips and Tricks

Recommended Gear:

Create smoother transitions with Film Rig.

2. B-Rolls

Learn more about b-rolls and understand how to capture the perfect angles for better behind the scenes shots.

5 Tips and Tricks for filming B-Roll with an iPhone

Recommended Gear:

Capture unique b-roll angles with SANDMARC pole.

3. Time-lapse

Learn how to effortless capture multiple shots at a slower rate to add a unique flare to your videos.

How to Shoot a Time-lapse on iPhone

Additional Resources:

Recommended Gear:

Great for stabilizing your video and creating a blur-free time-lapse.

3 Categories in Filmmaking

1. Short Films

Write a story and create a short film with your iPhone camera.

ALONE - Short Film - Shot on iPhone

VLOG: BTS of "Alone": an iPhone Short Film

Recommended Gear:

Designed to help you stabilize your footage and shoot smooth movements on a horizontal/vertical plane. 
Add cinematic motion blur for upping your filmmaking game.

2. Travel Filmmaking

Capture memorable shots on your next traveling adventure.

iPhone Travel Video: Tips and Tricks

Recommended Gear:

Perfect for stabilizing shots on-the-go.
Capture ultra-wide shots.

3. Cinematic Filmmaking

Learn how to capture a 'cinematic' look for your next film shot on iPhone.

Cinematic Lighting - SANDMARC Prolight RGB & Bicolor

iPhone Cinematic Video - Tips & Tricks

Recommended Gear:

Capture cinematic footage with ultra-wide aspect ratio, oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares.
Place the Prolight in any location, allowing for dynamic indoor and outdoor shots for cinematic storytelling.