Almost Professional

053 • Making MONEY with LOW-BUDGET Indie Films Nov 07, 2024

In this episode Blake does a general overview of various distribution options to consider for low & micro-budget indie films.

▶︎ Check out my film: http://www.caseymakesamixtape.com

▶︎ My past work on Tubi, etc:

CONTINUUM (sci-fi) https://tubitv.com/movies/100003266/continuum

KILLING DOWN (action) https://tubitv.com/movies/100000518/killing-down?start=true

PINK (dark comedy) https://www.pinktheseries.com/

▶︎ Other mentioned sites:

http://www.filmhub.com

http//www.bitmax.net

http://www.premieredigital.com/

http://www.filmfreeway.com

Disappearing Boy (micro-budget indie film)

https://youtu.be/Bz2Zxo0MS_A?si=UIcLtId1JA9D4O34

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052 • Indie Film Production and iPhone Apple Log Aug 06, 2024

The podcast is back after a hiatus! In this episode Blake gives an update on his feature film "Casey Makes A Mixtape" and also discusses how he used an iPhone and Apple log in the film's production.

Learn more about the film:

https://www.loudpictures.com/casey-makes-a-mixtape

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051 • How To Use AI for Everyday Filmmaking Apr 04, 2023

In this episode Blake covers how he uses various AI technology to help create and enhance his everyday filmmaking work. CASEY'S FAVORITE SONG (new movie): https://www.loudpictures.com/caseys-favorite-song Shooting a movie with RED Komodo: https://youtu.be/YsCxnWdz2Lo Adobe Podcast: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance Runway ML: http://www.runwayml.com Topaz Labs Video AI: https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai/ref/1707/ Main YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers Thanks for listening! © 2023 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

050 • Do You Care About New Gimbals? Jan 17, 2023

In this episode Blake tries to figure out why smartphone gimbals don't seem to be as popular as they used to be.
NEW Short Film Course:
https://geni.us/DIYShortFilmSave10 (SAVE 10%)
Music video shot on RED and iPhone:
https://youtu.be/gPO0UVCTys8
Main YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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049 • FiLMiC Pro V7 Release (What I REALLY Think) Dec 06, 2022

In this episode Blake talks about the release of the $50/year V7 subscription version of FiLMiC Pro and how it might affect the mobile filmmaking community.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop
Main YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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048 • iPads Are Great... So Why Do I NEVER Use Mine? Nov 09, 2022

In this episode Blake talks about why he loves his iPad Pro, but almost never uses it and tries to figure out why that is the case.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop
Main YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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047 • Breaking Down the FiLMiC PRO Subscription Controversy Sep 27, 2022

In this episode Blake breaks down the latest info surrounding the FiLMiC Pro subscription model controversy, which if you haven't been paying attention has really stirred up quite the storm in the mobile filmmaking community.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop
Main YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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046 • I'm Not Excited About the iPhone 14 (Yet) Aug 30, 2022

In this episode Blake looks at why he's not (yet) excited about the iPhone release.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop
Main YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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045 • Yes I (Still) Use External Lenses On My iPhone Jul 13, 2022

In this episode Blake discusses why he uses external lenses on an iPhone and goes into detail on how he did this shooting his latest short film.
"Preowned" behind-the-scenes:
https://youtu.be/bHXViOfvtVY
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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044 • Top Gun: Maverick - Why It Matters | The Breakdown Jun 28, 2022

This is a sub-series of the main "Almost Professional" podcast called "The Breakdown". In it Blake talks about how various movies are made and how you can apply those filmmaking techniques to your own work.
In this episode he discusses Top Gun: Maverick and why it matters to the filmmaking and film-going world.
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/4Y4IoctqQdU
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043 • Why "Filmmaking YouTube" Is Boring Today Jun 01, 2022

Blake is bored with "Filmmaking YouTube"... How about you? :)
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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042 • Why Some iPhone Video Features Are Ahead of Their Time May 17, 2022

In this episode Blake looks at some of the latest video features in the iPhone (and the FiLMiC Pro app) that might just be ahead of their time.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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041 • Why I Shot a NEW Short Film on an iPhone Apr 12, 2022

In this episode Blake talks about his top reasons why he chose to shoot a new short film on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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040 • Why I'm NOT Getting a Mac Studio Mar 15, 2022

In this episode Blake explains why he is NOT getting a new Mac Studio even though they sure look tempting... Also, be on the lookout for a new sub series coming soon to this podcast that breaks down how movies are made so you can then make one yourself - but for little to no money.
In case you do want a Mac Studio... :)
https://geni.us/jnba3 (B&H)
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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039 • State of Mobile Filmmaking 2022 Feb 07, 2022

In this episode Blake looks at the state of mobile video & filmmaking tech as we move into 2022 and beyond.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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038 • Favorite MOBILE VIDEO TECH of 2021 Dec 29, 2021

Annual recap of Blake's favorite mobile video & filmmaking tech of 2021.
Complete list with video & product links:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/post/favorite-mobile-video-tech-of-2021
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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037 • Why You Should Shoot a One Location Movie Nov 29, 2021

In this episode Blake talks about the one location set Jake Gyllenhaal film "The Guilty" and why it's a good idea as an indie filmmaker to try this yourself.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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036 • Why the iPhone 13 Pro Is Actually (Finally) Pro Oct 18, 2021

In this episode Blake looks at how using the iPhone 13 Pro, FiLMiC Pro & ProRes all add up to finally making the iPhone Pro live up to its name. Also, be sure to listen until the end to check out a NEW addition to the podcast... the "Almost Professional Movie Review".
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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035 • Top 3 New iPhone 13 Pro Features for Filmmakers Sep 15, 2021

In this episode Blake goes over his Top 3 filmmaking features of the new iPhone 13 Pro.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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034 • Paul Henri Has 'No Hard Feelings' for Making an iPhone Shot Short Film Sep 09, 2021

This is a follow-up episode of sorts and a continuation of the conversation around the making of the iPhone shot short film "No Hard Feelings". In this episode Blake interviews Australian actor & filmmaker Paul Henri who starred in the film along with co-writing and co-directing it.
The great thing now too is that the short film is available to watch on Blake's iPhoneographers YouTube channel.
Watch the film here:
https://youtu.be/YEFiQZrWzrE
Connect with Paul & James:
Paul on IG: www.instagram.com/paul_henri.___
James on IG: www.instagram.com/j_ballard
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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033 • Are the iPhone 13 ProRes Video Rumors True? Aug 23, 2021

In this episode Blake analyzes the rumors that Apple will add ProRes video encoding to the upcoming iPhone 13 (along with "Portrait" Video a.k.a. simulated shallow DOF), and considers how this might also affect the iPad Pro and LumaFusion.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
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032 • Why Are So Many Smartphone Movies Being Made Today? Jul 13, 2021

In this episode Blake opines on why there are a lot more smartphone produced movies & series being made today.
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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031 • Why My Opinion of the Beastgrip DOF Adapter "Evolved" Jun 26, 2021

In this episode Blake comments (ok rants) a bit on why his opinion on the Beastgrip DOF MK2 adapter has changed or "evolved".
Blog post on the DOF adapter:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/post/my-love-hate-relationship-with-the-beastgrip-dof-adapter
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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030 • Terri Morgan and the Past, Present & Future of LumaFusion (plus the M1 iPad Pro) Jun 03, 2021

In this episode Blake has an in-depth conversation with Terri Morgan the co-founder of LumaTouch who makes the popular iPad editing app LumaFusion.
***5DayDeal*** (June 3-8, 2021):
https://bit.ly/5DayDeal2021
iPhoneographers YouTube Gear Giveaway (June 3-16, 2021):
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/post/epic-gear-giveaway
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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029 • Why the M1 iPad Pro Might (Finally) Be Great for Filmmakers Apr 26, 2021

In this episode Blake opines on why the new M1 iPad Pro might be worth the upgrade for filmmakers and video creators.
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
2nd YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/BlakeCalhoun
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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028 • Everything To Know About FiLMiC Pro and 10-bit LogV3 Video Apr 15, 2021

In this episode Blake has an in-depth conversation with Christopher Cohen about FiLMiC Pro LogV3, 10-bit HDR video and the future of the popular iPhone & Android app.
Watch the Ulanzi LED lighting video mentioned (using LogV3):
https://youtu.be/BbKQG0_1PY4
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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027 • Would You Make a Microbudget iPhone Feature Film? Mar 24, 2021

In this episode Blake talks about the possibilities of using an iPhone 12 Pro Max and FiLMiC Pro LogV3 to shoot a microbudget feature film.
Watch the Ulanzi LED lighting video mentioned (using LogV3):
https://youtu.be/BbKQG0_1PY4
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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026 • RIP Movi Cinema Robot Mar 10, 2021

In this episode Blake laments the demise of his favorite smartphone gimbal... Freefly's Movi Cinema Robot.
Blake's NEW YouTube channel:
https://bit.ly/AlmostProVideos
Blog post about the Movi:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/post/rip-movi-cinema-robot
Main YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv
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025 • Don't Know How Good We've Got It Feb 02, 2021

In this episode Blake reflects on how good we as filmmakers have it today, especially as it relates to affordable gear options. No excuses anymore. Don't wait to create.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/
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024 • Why the iPhone 12 Pro Max Is a Mobile Filmmaking Beast Dec 22, 2020

In this episode Blake breaks down three top reasons why he thinks the iPhone 12 Pro Max is great for mobile filmmaking.
Watch the videos mentioned in this episode:
https://www.iphoneographers.tv/post/new-video-features-of-the-iphone-12-pro-max
Thanks for listening!
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/
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023 • Phoning It In with Mike Castellucci & iPhone 12 Announced Oct 20, 2020

Blake interviews TV reporter and mobile video enthusiast Mike Castellucci about his awarding-winning iPhone shot show "Phoning It In".
Also Blake details his favorite new iPhone 12 video specs and what it might mean for mobile filmmaking.
Connect with Mike...
Website: http://mikecastellucci.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ4tUfKnbXcS4sdTOVq_D5g
Thanks for listening!
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/
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022 • Resist the New Camera Temptation Sep 29, 2020

You don't need a new camera. Really, you don't.
YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/
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021 • Why Mobile Filmmaking Isn't Reliable Enough (Yet) Aug 11, 2020

In this episode Blake talks about why he can't yet rely on mobile filmmaking tools (like the iPhone and iPad) for his daily professional video work.
YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers
Mobile filmmaking courses:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/
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020 • Daydreaming with Vadym Chalenko and Beastgrip Jul 07, 2020

In this episode Blake chats with Vadym Chalenko, the co-founder of Beastgrip, about how his company has helped shape the mobile filmmaking accessory market.
Learn more about Beastgrip:
http://www.beastgrip.com
Learn more about mobile filmmaking:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses
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019 • The Show Must Go On Jun 09, 2020

In this episode Blake talks about why filmmaking is important during the worldwide events currently taking place.
Cassius Rayner:
https://twitter.com/gofilmit
"The World Falls Silent" (short films):
https://www.gofilmit.tv/the-world-falls-silent
Learn more about mobile filmmaking:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses
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018 • How the BBC Uses Smartphones To Cover the News: A Conversation with Marc Settle May 05, 2020

In this episode Blake chats with mobile journalism pioneer and "Mojo" trainer Marc Settle. Marc has worked for the BBC his entire career and for the past 10 years has been a leading advocate for utilizing smartphone video in the broadcast TV news business.
How successful has he been? Listen to the episode to find out. :)
Connect with Marc:
https://twitter.com/MarcSettle
Watch the Mobile Creator Summit (episode with Blake):
https://youtu.be/1T3ISz2ILQE?t=14274
Learn more about mobile video from The Mobile Filmmaker Academy:
https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses
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017 • Making a Cinematic (iPhone Shot) Short Film with David Cleeve Apr 16, 2020

In this episode Blake interviews cinematographer David Cleeve about making the iPhone shot short film "No Hard Feelings".
Dave's website:
https://davidcleeve.com/
"No Hard Feelings" YouTube episode:
https://youtu.be/CbXWkXktp5M
Learn more about mobile filmmaking:
https://www.ifilmmakers.tv/
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016 • A Candid Conversation with FiLMiC Pro's Christopher Cohen Mar 24, 2020

In this episode Blake chats with FiLMIC Pro's CTO Christopher Cohen about all things FiLMIC Pro (including lots about LogV2), their cozy relationship with Apple and the state of mobile filmmaking technology today.
Check out LumaFusion Color Grading 101: http://bit.ly/LumaFusionColor101
Connect with Chris: https://twitter.com/mythicStallion.
Learn more about mobile filmmaking: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/
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015 • A Deep Dive Into Mobile Filmmaking Tech with Richard Lackey Mar 03, 2020

In this episode Blake talks mobile filmmaking tech with Cinema5D writer, FiLMiC Pro evangelist, professional colorist and all around great filmmaker Richard Lackey. Check out LumaFusion Color Grading 101: http://bit.ly/LumaFusionColor101 Connect with Richard... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rlackeyjr Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichLackey Blog: https://www.richardlackey.com/ Learn more about mobile filmmaking: https://www.iphoneographers.tv/ © 2020 ImageWorks Inc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/almostprofessional/support

014 • Why 4K video already has enough K's Feb 06, 2020

In this episode Blake talks about whether more video K's (4K, 6K, 8K, and so on) are necessarily better or not.
Check out my mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses
Watch The iPhoneographers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iphoneographers/videos
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iFilmmakers
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013 • Mobile vs. Traditional Filmmaking with Patrick Tomasso Jan 14, 2020

In this episode Blake interviews Canadian filmmaker Patrick Tomasso. They take a deep dive into what their preferences are when it comes to mobile versus traditional filmmaking methods.
Check out the Mobile Filmmaker Academy courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses
Watch the iPhoneographers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iphoneographers/videos
Follow Blake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iFilmmakers
Follow Patrick on Twitter https://twitter.com/imPatrickT
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012 • The Best Mobile Filmmaking Gear of 2019 Dec 17, 2019

In this episode Blake picks his top mobile filmmaking gear of 2019.
Be sure to read the companion blog post and get product links, along with watching videos on the gear here: http://bit.ly/BestMobileGear2019
Thanks for listening!
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011 • That Looks "Almost Professional" Nov 26, 2019

In this episode Blake talks about what it means to be an "Almost Professional" filmmaker - and why it's the name of this podcast.

Check out my mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses

Watch The iPhoneographers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iphoneographers/videos

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iFilmmakers

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010 • Is the Ultra Wide lens a novelty? Nov 05, 2019

In this episode Blake asks... Has the iPhone 11 Ultra Wide lens novelty worn off yet? Or, is this lens a novelty at all?

Check out my mobile filmmaking courses: https://academy.iphoneographers.tv/courses

Watch The iPhoneographers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iphoneographers/videos

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iFilmmakers

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009 • DOF Adapters & Mobile Filmmaking? Oct 15, 2019

Does using a DOF adapter in a mobile filmmaking setup (i.e. a smartphone) go against the entire idea of "mobile" filmmaking?

In this episode Blake considers the pros and cons of using the new Ulanzi DOF adapter. For those unfamiliar... DOF adapters connect photo lenses to a smartphone so you can get shallow depth-of-field and a more traditional cinematic look - however, they are bulky and often cumbersome to use.

Learn more about SMARTPHONE CINEMATOGRAPHY 101:
http://bit.ly/SmartCine101

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008 • New Short Film & New iPhone Sep 26, 2019

In this episode Blake talks about his latest short film production for the FiLMiC Pro contest along with the new iPhone 11 Pro Max.

- Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
- Save 10% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/FPGuidePOD10)
- Enroll in the FiLMiC Pro Guide on Udemy (http://bit.ly/FP6GuideUdemy)
- Buy FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs (https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop)
- Say hey on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iFilmmakers)
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007 • Why not just get a DSLR instead of a smartphone? Sep 03, 2019

A comment/question I get on my YouTube channel sometimes is... Why not just get a DSLR instead of an expensive smartphone? Hmmm. Well, let's talk about it... :)

- Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
- Save 10% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/FPGuidePOD10)
- Enroll in the FiLMiC Pro Guide on Udemy (http://bit.ly/FP6GuideUdemy)
- Buy FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs (https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop)
- Say hey on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iFilmmakers)
- Watch the RED and iPhone 8+ shot music video "What If We Run" https://youtu.be/Ph_JgO-FnL0
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006 • Mobile Filmmaking Q&A Aug 20, 2019

In this episode Blake answers mobile filmmaking tech and how-to questions from some of the iPhoneographers' YouTube and Twitter communities. - Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)

- SALE! Save 25% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/2Z5rKuJ)

- Buy FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs (https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop)

- Say hey on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iFilmmakers)

- Say howdy to Patrick Tomasso https://www.youtube.com/user/imPatrickT and https://twitter.com/imPatrickT

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005 • What Are You Afraid Of? Aug 06, 2019

Smartphones have taken over the consumer stills and home video camera markets, and now are also increasingly being used on high-end professional jobs. Sometimes as an insert camera or for a speciality shot, and sometimes even as the main camera. There's no question that today smartphones can shoot great looking, pro quality video. So why then are some filmmakers afraid of them?

- Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
- Save 10% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/FPGuidePOD10)
- Enroll in the FiLMiC Pro Guide on Udemy (http://bit.ly/FP6GuideUdemy)
- Buy FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs (https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop)
- Say hey on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iFilmmakers)
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004 • Life as a Freelance Filmmaker Jul 23, 2019

Being a freelance filmmaker isn't always easy... but it is aways great.
- Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
- Save 10% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/FPGuidePOD10)
- Buy FiLMiC Pro LUT Packs (https://www.iphoneographers.tv/shop)
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003 • "Filmmaking Is Easy" Jul 09, 2019

Today filmmaking actually can be "easy"... Pretty much anyone can grab a camera and shoot pretty pictures, but can they tell a good story?
- Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
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002 • Shoot a Movie with an iPhone (Blue Moon Interviews) Jun 27, 2019

New Zealand filmmaker Stef Harris shot a feature film called "Blue Moon" in only 6 days for $12,000 (NZ dollars) using an iPhone. In this episode Blake talks with the cast & crew about the project and whether or not shooting with a smartphone was a plus or a minus or maybe both.
- Check out "Blue Moon" on Facebook http://bit.ly/BlueMoonFacebook
- Save 10% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/FPGuidePOD10)
-Watch our "Blue Moon" interview episode on YouTube (including the trailer) https://youtu.be/frQsDgRhrXI
- Subscribe to the YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
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001 • No One Cares About Your Camera Jun 10, 2019

No one cares what kind of camera you use. They care about the movie (or video or commercial or whatever) you make with it.
- Check out my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/iPhoneographers)
- Save 10% on "The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro" (http://bit.ly/FPGuidePOD10)
- Say hey on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/iFilmmakers)
© 2019 ImageWorks Inc.

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