Documentary filmmakers often say that the best camera is the one that you have with you. This insight has propelled the popularity of mobile video. When you have a camera in your pocket at all times, you have the chance of capturing events that otherwise might go unreported. Just today–June 23, 2016–news programs broadcast Periscope clips of…
read more →You may have heard that Tribune Publishing, which owns the Los Angeles Times and many other newspapers, has rebranded itself as tronc (Tribune Online Content). tronc (the lowercase “t” is the corporate spelling) brags that it will strengthen journalism by multiplying the amount of video used to tell stories and by relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to create links. The ultimate…
read more →Can you get quality results when shooting with a smartphone, tablet, or GoPro? The answer is a resounding YES! With the help of inexpensive gear and apps such as FiLMiC Pro, mobile moviemakers meet every cinematic challenge from lighting to depth of field to slow motion. Wander through this site and you’ll find prize-winning works in every genre—such as thrillers, music videos,…
read more →Aris Tyros is a Canadian actor and iPhone filmmaker. His “How I Became a Movie Theatre Murderer” won the second place Audience Award at this year’s MoMo Film Festival in Zurich. In this his first film, Tyros joins Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, Ida Lupino, and Woody Allen in directing himself, a challenge that he discusses among other topics in…
read more →Wytse Vellinga’s “Report on Skûtsje Being Rebuilt” is an informative and delightful 2-minute documentary. The subject is the Leenstra Family’s effort to win a prestigious sailing contest. But for those who aspire to make their own memorable movies, there’s a bonus. FacebookTwitter
read more →There’s no debate about it. Features like “Tangerine” and prize winning shorts like “The Russian Roulette” demonstrate that smartphones can be used to make great traditional movies. Most of these use the same complex–and often time-consuming–process followed by Hollywood moviemakers. But there is another side to mobile moviemaking. Because the camera is usually close at hand, you…
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