Mobile Film

Introduction

The majority of individuals who own a mobile device use a smartphone, and because of how much better these devices' cameras have become, many filmmakers are using their mobile cameras instead of the expensive equipment to make amazing Feature Films. Therefore making a film by using a mobile phone is called Mobile Film. You may practice using your smartphone if you're an Amateur Photographer or videographer and aren't quite ready to invest in professional camera equipment.

Emergence of Mobile Filmmaking

The smartphone industry has completely changed the way that Films and short videos are created, even if professional-grade DSLRs or other cameras have always been used in the past. Our smartphones have such sophisticated camera lenses that you can make high-quality films without spending a lot of money on gear. Because the quality has improved over the past ten years, recording using an iPhone or other smartphone device has grown in popularity. Many Filmmakers find that filming using a smartphone is especially tempting since it makes it much simpler to quickly distribute footage to social media platforms.

Action Filmmakers may even utilize their smartphones to edit GoPro footage using an app and share it with their pals right away. Though many individuals also use it to practice their filmmaking talents, this is perhaps the most alluring feature of using a smartphone to make movies. Even if you're still new to movies, you could be interested in them. You may experiment with creating videos using your smartphone. Purchase a low-cost smartphone video equipment and begin with a modest investment. You can soon find yourself submitting your work to International Film Festivals.

Some Popular Mobile Phone Films

Unsane:

Unsane (2018), a  Psychological Horror Film directed by Steven Soderbergh, tells the story of a woman who becomes confined to a mental health institution after being stalked. After its February 2018 Berlin premiere, the film brought in $14.3 million at the box office. Film Director Steven Soderbergh used the iPhone 7 Plus and the software FiLMiC Pro to film Unsane, keeping everything under wraps.

High Flying Bird:

High Flying Bird (2019), is a Sports Drama Film another Steven Soderbergh original. The narrative centers on a sports agent who experiences joblessness. If he wants to have a shot at staying in the NBA, he needs to spend the next 72 hours assisting a rookie in finding his niche. Although High Flying Bird was acquired by Netflix less than two weeks after its January 2019 release, it didn't do nearly as well as Unsane. This time, Soderbergh shot all 91 minutes on an iPhone 8.

Tangarine:

One of the first movies to be shot on a smartphone was Tangerine (2015)  directed by Sean Baker and captured on three different iPhone 5s models. Tangerine, which won two Gotham Awards and an Indie Spirit Award, tells the tale of a transsexual sex worker who is searching for the pimp who destroyed her heart. The 88 minutes of iPhone footage, which was a Comedy Drama Film, brought in nearly $940,000 at the film office.