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Video apps and gear articles by Robb Montgomery, author of “Smartphone Video Storytelling” and an award-winning film director.
DoubleTake app for mobile journalism? Let’s #MOJO with it.
MOJO reporting with #DoubleTake – a free multicam video recording app from the wizards at Filmic Pro. Here is my first take on using it in the field. Using this app is a breeze. Get it at the App store. You first select which two camera you want to film with and the frame rate […]
Mojo Rig for reporting with iPhone Pro Max and Røde Reporter mic
Max Mojo Rig This is a sturdy video setup for the Mojo reporter covering an event or doing Vox Pop interviews. The rig is durable, well balanced and versatile. I demonstrate in this short video below. Gear list iPhone 11 Pro Max Røde Reporter mic Røde i-XLR digital audio interface Camvate Aluminum handle grip Shoulderpod […]
iPhone 11 Pro Max – Attach Moondog Labs Anamorphic Lens
Attach Moondog Labs Anamorphic Lens to an iPhone 11 Pro Max? Yes, and here’s how. Grab a BeastGrip Pro, the 37mm anamorphic lens and mounting plate from Moondog Labs. (also grab their 52 filter mount and plenty of ND – Thank me later) iPhone 11 Pro Max attaches to a BeastGrip Pro. You have to […]
iPhone 11 Pro Max cinema rig with SoundDevices, Shure, Sennheiser, Shoulderpod, DJI, SmallRig
The iPhone 11 Pro Max cinema rig with professional filmmaking gear attached. Complete gear list. I made a video that shows it in action filming scenes in Berlin. And I will include the gear list here as well. (scroll to the bottom) The Shure MV88 is camera mounted and records a high quality digital stereo […]
Best apps for mobile filmmaking and video production
These video apps are popular with mobile journalists and smartphone filmmakers. These are the ones I recommend in my workshops and online courses that teach smartphone filmmaking.
DJI Osmo Mobile Tutorials
These 10 expert tutorials from the Smart Film School will help you to quickly set up your DJI Osmo Mobile so you can get started recording stabilized video with your phone. Links to the gear shown in this series. DJI Osmo Mobile – Silver Osmo Mobile – Black Osmo Mobile tripod Universal Mount for Osmo Osmo […]