Today is the day I start filming for my Cambridge film project. I need at least two minutes of video for my opening. Therefore, this process will take a few days.
I chose to shoot my film using an iPhone 13 and iPhone 16 Pro Max because they are easy to use, produce good video quality, and perform well in low light. Many horror films have been shot on iPhones, so I wanted to see what I could do with one. Because I generally film in small areas, it's more convenient than putting up a large camera.
I had planned to have a friend play the main character, but I finally opted to do it myself. This is my project, and I want complete control over the character's movements and reactions. Plus, it's a challenge—I've never performed in my film before—so why not push myself a bit?
To create a mood, I filmed in my room at night. I did adjust a couple of things from my initial draft. One of the changes included an opening shot in which the camera moves slowly and creepily toward the home. I felt that it increased suspense straight away. Before shooting, I arranged my room and photographed how it was set up. That way, when I capture new pictures later, I can reposition everything precisely where it was to maintain continuity.
For the game scene, I wanted to show something horror related on screen. I pretended to play Five Nights at Freddy's using a gameplay video on YouTube.
I'm keeping the equipment simple. I'm using a little TikTok tripod that my aunt lent me. It adjusts to roughly my height, making it ideal for POV photos. Also, I'm working with different light sources to get a dark, scary atmosphere while keeping everything visible.
My only crew members are my mom and aunt. They help with camera work when I cannot record myself. I'm doing almost everything because this is my project, and I want to be the one who brings it to reality.
Day one went well! I'm curious to see how everything comes together in editing. There is still much work to be done, but this is only the beginning.
Sources
https://collider.com/movies-shot-on-iphones-ranked/
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