In a world increasingly obsessed with high-tech filmmaking gear, Faruk Korkmaz, the visionary behind the YouTube channel iPhonedo, has sent a gentle reminder: sometimes, the most powerful tool is the one you already carry in your pocket. His latest short film, aptly titled “Shot On iPhone 15 Pro Max by Me. No gimbal, no lens, no filter!” is a testament to this philosophy.
The film is a visual tapestry woven from over a thousand video clips captured over a year, from September 2023 to August 2024. Every frame is a celebration of the mundane, the overlooked, the quiet beauty that surrounds us every day.A dewdrop clinging to a leaf, sunlight filtering through a canopy of trees, a child’s laughter echoing in a park – these are the moments Korkmaz elevates to art.
There’s a raw authenticity to the footage, a sense of intimacy that comes from capturing life as it unfolds, unfiltered and unadorned. Korkmaz eschews gimbals, extra lenses, and filters, relying solely on the stock camera app of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The result is a film that feels both personal and universal, a love letter to the world seen through a single,unassuming lens.
Korkmaz shot all the footage in ProRes format, a testament to the iPhone’s growing prowess as a filmmaking tool. The final product, edited in Final Cut Pro X, is a testament to Korkmaz’s skill and the iPhone’s capabilities. It’s a film that inspires, demonstrating that with a keen eye and a bit of creativity, anyone can create something beautiful.
“Shot On iPhone 15 Pro Max by Me. No gimbal, no lens, no filter!” is a reminder that the best camera is the one you have with you, and that the most compelling stories are often found in the everyday. It’s an invitation to slow down, to observe, to appreciate the world in all its unvarnished glory. And most importantly, it’s proof that you don’t need fancy equipment to create something extraordinary. Sometimes, all you need is an iPhone and a vision.
