“Reflections in the Sky” documents the beauty of Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The two-minute travelogue was shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max using only the ultra-wide lens in 4k and a film rate of 60 fps.  And the trick used by the director EMKWAN? Of the 19 shots that comprise the movie, 13 of them involve camera movement. What might have been nothing more than a slide show becomes a dynamic visual experience. The technique does not require fancy gear. In notes that accompany “Reflections in the Sky,” EMKWAN revealed that the movie was done without the aid of a gimbal.

About EMKWAN, the director

The director, who goes by the pseudonym EMKWAN, is based in Abu Dhabi. A well-known vlogger who focuses on technology and lifestyle, he’s a winner of Esquire Magazine’s Digital Influencer Award (2015) and AHLAN Magazine’s Hot 100 (2016).  You can learn more about EMKWAN on Instagram.

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The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Reflections in the Sky” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.