The title of this tutorial is slightly misleading. The only way to master smartphone filmmaking—or anything else—is through practice. But putting aside that quibble, this tutorial by Anthony Gallo outlines most of what you’d need to practice if you want your videos to look professional. Gallo has a clear, easy style, and he provides illustrations…
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Decades ago, the Shingle was a smuggler’s ship operating in the waters off Ireland. Later, the vessel ran up a huge dry-dock bill. But now a group plans to turn the hulk into Ireland’s first artificial reef. Mobile journalist Conor Hunt deftly presents this complex hero’s journey—featuring docking fees, tugboats, tourism, and more— in under…
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If you’ve ever had to work late, you likely will empathize with the protagonist in “After Hours.” Having to make an overnight deadline is not fun for him. But for us looking on, it’s a scream. WAM Productions of Mesa, Arizona, shot this three-minute horror flick using an iPhone 7. The film—an entry in the…
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Many songs tell about the inner conflict arising from a romantic break-up. In Olivia Rodrigo’s music video “Get Him Back,” director Jack Beggert use multiple images to bring the warring emotions to life. Apple contributed to the production which showcases the iPhone 15. Not surprisingly, the phone makes an appear in the video. The editors…
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When it comes to working, movies provide a limited view. The focus is on a few high-drama vocations such as policing, healing, and spying. As an antidote, “ChildBoss” celebrates the excitement and rewards of more familiar work, specifically, raising eggs, baking bread, and playing music. Directed by Angela Blake, the documentary focuses on a group…
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The music video “How Long Will I Love You” illustrates an unusual form of stock footage. To make the video featuring Ellie Goulding director Roger Michell included clips from his own short romance “Tom & Issy.” Best known for the hit film “Notting Hill,” Michell used a Nokia Lumia 1020 to shoot both the music video…
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