About
As a director, cinematographer, and teacher with decades of experience, I've had the privilege of working on a wide range of productions, spanning TV series, dramas, documentaries, and commercials—across more than 40 countries.
My interest in mobile filmmaking was sparked on October 31, 2023, when Apple chose to film their Apple Event using the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, rather than traditional cameras like Arri or Red. This iPhone's ability to film in Apple ProRes 4K at 60 fps directly to an SSD drive is truly groundbreaking.
The subsequent release of Blackmagic's innovative camera app and the introduction of Apple Log have further expanded the possibilities, allowing the iPhone to achieve impressive visual quality.
I've always embraced new technology early in my career, but this time I find myself catching up. While I’ve used the iPhone for quick pickup shots in the past, I'm now shifting my focus to creating complete productions with it. To support this transition, I’m tapping into the collective wisdom of my Facebook group, which includes hundreds of seasoned smartphone filmmakers, to share knowledge and insights.
Through this website, I’ll be sharing videos, tips, and updates on using the iPhone as a cinema camera, along with showcasing the latest products. I’ll also feature photos of cages and rigs as filmmakers continue to innovate.
Let’s learn together!
Bill Kerrigan
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Bill Kerrigan
I began my carreer working on 35mm productions.
I'm behind the fence on the back lot of Studeo City Klienburg Ontario.
I began my carreer working on 35mm productions
.About
I'm a director / cinematographer / teacher with over 50 years of experience, having worked on a variety of productions, including TV series, dramas, documentaries, and commercials, in more than 40 countries.
While I've used the iPhone for quick pickup shots in the past, I've recently become interested in using it for complete productions.
On October 31, 2023, Apple surprised the film industry by using an iPhone 15 Pro Max to shoot their Apple Event. The entire event was captured using iPhone 15 Pro cameras, as showcased in this video:
https://youtu.be/V3dbG9pAi8I?si=OBDumsthFi04S7r8
The new iPhone 15 Pro, with its ability to record multiple 4K versions on SSD drives, is a breakthrough. Blackmagic, in collaboration with Apple, has developed a free app that replicates the feel of filming with its BM video cameras. The new Apple Log enhances the visuals, producing amazing images.
These are early days, but with this website, I plan to post videos and information as new products for the iPhone 15 Pro are announced. And as people begin to build their cages and rigs, I plan to post photos here.
Myself and a few friends also have a Facebook page for discussions with other cinematographers who are focused on learning to use the iPhone 15 Pro and the Blackmagic Cam app:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1719230818546493
Let’s learn together!
Bill Kerrigan
Montreal, Quebec, Canada