Lessons from the Making of “Tangerine”

We’re told by people who work in sausage factories, “You don’t want to see how it’s done.” The process is—how shall we see—not pretty. On the other hand, going behind the scenes of movie making is usually entertaining. That’s definitely the case with Sy Horrocks’ “How an iPhone Film Shocked the Movie World.” But this…

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Bentley commercial shot with iPhone 5s: a production values reality check

Here’s more evidence that mobile moviemaking can achieve stunning production values. True, smartphone cinematography hasn’t yet surprised what you can get using your RED camera. But with a few tools like a steadicam and a few lenses, we can come very close. If you’re not interested in why you should buy a Bentley, fast-forward to  3:17 of the video.…

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