Make a movie with your phone

Sundance hit "Tangerine" was shot on an iPhone. Not just any iPhone. An iPhone camera "enhanced" with anamorphic lenses. This reinforces the notion that you can make a movie anywhere you are even with very limited resources. Filming in the mountains or in rural parts of Haiti could be less of a challenge with the iPhone and the correct accoutrements. 

"Tangerine" is about two Trans women prostitutes in Los Angeles on a mission to get to the bottom of a rumor. It's a colorful story both in tone and on screen. The colors pop on the big screen (it was released theatrically!). So if you're a Haitian filmmaker in Haiti or anywhere in the world for that matter, how do you accomplish the same feat? 

First, Tangerine was shot widescreen, 2:35:1 aspect ratio. Second, the filmmakers used a steadicam to minimize shakiness. Third, they used an app to control the focus and color temperature. There are a few apps out there but the Tangerine filmmakers used Filmic Pro. And last but not least lenses. Even with DSLR cameras, there is a dizzying array of lenses: macro, zooms, super telephoto, primes, tilt-shift etc. Your choice of lenses depends on what you're shooting, how you want to capture it and your location. Tangerine filmmaker Sean Baker says he used a set of anamorphic adapter lenses from Moondog labs to create the look for the film.

All of that being said, you'll need a solid team of pros for post production. You'd need one anyway, but when using a camera phone you have to make sure you get the same quality you'd get from professional cameras. 

More details on Moondog Labs website. http://www.moondoglabs.com/blog/sundance-premiere.html

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