It's no surprise since its debut, Apple has been convincing filmmakers they can shoot their next film with an iPhone. Not only Apple, but other smartphone manufacturers have also enlisted top directors and producers like Ridley Scott, Emanuel Lubezki, to prove they can shoot a film with their smartphones.

Ridley Scott accomplished this feat with specialized lighting equipment. Lubezki also did so with an iPhone 12 without any special setups. However, now Apple has made a remarkable leap by filming its renowned Scary Fast event, combined with high-end professional equipment. This has led many to wonder if this is achievable or merely a ploy to attract attention.
Everyone knows Apple invests heavily in events, especially during product launches. The main presentation must be meticulously crafted, filmed, and directed. In the recent event, Apple replaced its high-end cameras with the latest iPhone model - the 15 Pro Max. This device, combined with specialized tools used in Hollywood productions, along with support tools and massive lighting systems, made quite an impression.

According to Apple, 'All presentations, locations, and aerial shots in the event were captured with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the preferred smartphone of filmmakers and creative professionals, curated by documentary filmmaker Brian Oakes.' Oakes explained: 'We could capture similarly intricate images with the Pro Max. It's surprising to see the quality from such a small and portable device rivaling that of a $20,000 camera.'

Apple claims that the camera system of the new iPhone Pro Max series can capture the best video on today's smartphones with quality comparable to that of professional cameras. This smartphone allows the shooter to record in ProRes at speeds up to 4K 60 frames per second onto an external drive using Apple Log encoding, enabling even more detail retention for color grading post-production. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are also the world's first smartphones to support the ACES color encoding system, a global standard for color processing workflows.

However, despite the impressive filming results from the iPhone 15 Pro Max, some experts in the film industry still have differing opinions. They believe that the image sensor of Apple's new iPhone model is still very small and to truly compete with professional cameras, this sensor needs improvement. A larger sensor is a crucial factor in producing high-quality images in cinematography.

Despite all successes and challenges, filming with the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains a notable breakthrough in the smartphone industry and a step forward in bringing mobile filmmaking to new heights. However, whether this phone can truly replace professional cameras worth $20,000 or is just a way to attract attention, only time will tell.
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