Humans have evolved through time – we have come a long way from stone wheels to the luxurious cars that get you from one place to another in a matter of minutes today. Similarly, the world of entertainment has also revolutionized. There was once a time when silent films were genuinely enjoyed. You now have elaborate 3D films with top-notch storylines, the best graphics, and brilliant direction.
Filmmaking has historically been a challenging task, especially for upcoming talent. It is always seen as an industry where you have to make your breakthrough, and only then can you get somewhere with your directorial career. Many factors come into play when it comes to films, such as the cast, designs, lighting, and the cinematic shots, which happen to be the most crucial aspects of the movie.
Now, with technological advancement, directors are saying goodbye to the traditional method of filmmaking and embracing a new one – one that can be achieved through a simple smartphone. There are some directors out there who believe in smartphones being the next big thing in filmography.
Get to know these directors who are opening a whole new opportunity for up-and-coming talents.
1. Sean Baker
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An advocate for smartphone filmmaking, Sean Baker is the mastermind behind the film called “Tangerine,” which was shot completely on an iPhone 5s. Together with DP Radium Cheung, Baker shot some brilliant images with the help of the phone and a 1.33x anamorphic adapter from Moondog Labs.
After his wonderful experience with smartphone filming, Baker believes that a phone is all you need to make a good film. It’s even more shocking knowing that the iPhone 5s didn’t have the best camera quality, as we have now with the latest versions of the phone.
2. David Cronenberg
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Another director on the list who is a fan of smartphone filming is David Cronenberg, who shot a few of the final scenes from the film “Crimes of the Future” on an iPhone. While the director did not disclose which scenes they were, he left it to his viewer to point them out.
When you watch the film, you will find yourself struggling to see which scenes look like they are shot by a phone because they happen to be so well-blended, proving that smartphone filmmaking might have great potential.
3. Zack Snyder
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You might be shocked to find Zack Snyder, the former director of the “Justice League movie,” on this list. But Snyder has also had a good experience with smartphone filming after he shot an entire short film on an iPhone called ‘Snow Steam Iron.’ Shot by Snyder with the help of his friends and family, he called it a cathartic experience to make a film with close friends and family.
So, do you think smartphone filmmaking could have a serious future in the entertainment industry?
