While you're technically correct, I'm a little disturbed that you would mention this movie and Casablanca in the same paragraph.
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Some Scenes In The Avengers [Not] Filmed On an iPhone [Updated]
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While you're technically correct, I'm a little disturbed that you would mention this movie and Casablanca in the same paragraph.
Except apparently, they didn't. This was a lot of crowing followed by a lot of silence when it turns out that no, the iPhone is not going to shoot a feature film.
Lol.... knew this had to be wrong XD
It's not really that hard. I've been lifting boxes at my job for two weeks and my biceps are already ~16.5"... go for it!
It's not really that hard. I've been lifting boxes at my job for two weeks and my biceps are already ~16.5"... go for it!
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It still could mean they did shot with a iPhone. And edit on a iPad. RIP JOBS
It still could mean they did shot with a iPhone. And edit on a iPad. RIP JOBS
I find the incredulity in this thread rather repugnant, especially that coming from those who claim to know something about photography. Any photographer worth his/her salt knows that being in the moment is often worth more than all the super expensive equipment that you could have.
In this case, if a scene had been setup, is being filmed with the primary equipment, it is quite plausible that someone might pull out a small camera, such as a phone, and if the result turned out well enough, even if it wasn't full resolution, with some post production it could easily be cut in as an alternate angle for a few seconds in the scene.
At no point, even before the misquote was explained, was it suggested the entire movie shot with an iPhone, or anything more than a few short clips.
In this case, if a scene had been setup, is being filmed with the primary equipment, it is quite plausible that someone might pull out a small camera, such as a phone, and if the result turned out well enough, even if it wasn't full resolution, with some post production it could easily be cut in as an alternate angle for a few seconds in the scene.
At no point, even before the misquote was explained, was it suggested the entire movie shot with an iPhone, or anything more than a few short clips.
since this was originally posted I knew they had been misquoted or misunderstood what was originally stated
I was assuming the director did some preliminary scenes or shots on an iPhone which were later redone an made it to the final film
I was assuming the director did some preliminary scenes or shots on an iPhone which were later redone an made it to the final film
It is ridiculous to think that there wouldn't be enough real cameras on the set of a movie like this to get every angle they'd want without using a damn phone. Ridiculous. And I guarantee, no matter what you do with post production, it would stick out like a sore thumb in a theater. It might be good enough for a heavily-compressed 720p feed from iTunes, though, I'll give you that.
I have HD Sky TV and a Blu-Ray Player (which I only have because it was a bargin and the old DVD player broke), but I'm still fine with my CRT because it works and I don't mind the quality. I still enjoy TV perfectly fine with a CRT.
Disregarding noise, resolution and DOF, the iPhone is still useless as a professional camera, because of the shutter. Unless you film a perfectly stationary scene, you will see horrible rolling shutter jello.
Seriously people, get real. It's a freaking phone.
Seriously people, get real. It's a freaking phone.
I watch just as many HD movies off my own collection as I do cable here. With a 93" screen, you want a good picture and so I'd still want HD even if I couldn't get it from my cable company, broadcast, etc.
While you're technically correct, I'm a little disturbed that you would mention this movie and Casablanca in the same paragraph.
I don't even have any interest in this movie what-so-ever. I simply read the thread because of the iPhone connection. Casablanca is simply the first movie that comes to mind when I think of a restored old movie. I'm a huge Bogart fan (have or have watched all his starring and co-starring movies and a huge number of the two-bit part ones as well). Casablanca and the Maltese Falcon were the first HD B&W movies I added to my HD collection.
Apple fanaticism isn't just for the average joe anymore! Seriously, a little over zealous reporting is forgivable. Heard they used the T2i/550d in X-Men First Class. The DSLRs are of no shock value anymore especially when you throw in a 5d MKII.
But, CMOS (rolling shutter) chips ARE being used to film actual movies. Quite successfully. Ever heard of the RED One? A very nice, impressive movie camera that uses a rolling shutter system (CMOS).
Granted, the scan rate is MUCH faster than an iPhone, but there's still rolling shutter artifacts. Just less objectionable due to the higher scan rate.
Isn't that the point? Because of the slower scanning the iphone isn't a tool that a film maker would use.
With good equipment outside of the camera ... etc of course you can take a good picture or film something well without the best. But when you have the budget the best DOES make a difference. Whoever said it doesn't is lying
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Correction. It's a siriously magical phone.
Never mind that several other phones have caught up with or even surpassed much of what an iPhone can do while Apple has been sleeping. The most recent update looks a lot like a catch-up move. Although I'm hoping the next iPhone once again sets a much higher standard so everyone in the market for a smart phone can eventually benefit from renewed pressure on all platforms.
No, the poster I quoted said that rolling shutter could never be used to make a movie. Which is nonsense... There's applications where CCD is much better, but CMOS actually has a much more film like appearance in other ways...
iPhones can not shoot feature film. Is that a feature film? They can shoot indie films, but not feature films.
No, no its not, not even remotely possible. I have friends who have worked decades in the film industry. That's like saying, if a guy pulled onto Daytona during qualifying laps in his Corolla and drove well enough, they'd probably let him race. Its plausible.