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00:00:00 – 00:09:34
The video presents a guide on purchasing smartphone lenses, emphasizing the importance of quality over price. Three companies – Moment, Shift Cam, and Free Well – are highlighted, with a focus on Free Well's Sherpa series lenses for professional use. Considerations like lens weight and the usage of ND filters for different looks are discussed. The importance of Andy filters, lens selection based on desired filming looks, and comparison of lens effects on iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are demonstrated. Tips on camera settings, third-party apps, and manual controls for different lenses on smartphones are provided. Lastly, the video mentions the professional video manual controls on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and suggests further exploration of similar content.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses important considerations when buying smartphone lenses. They caution against cheap lenses on Amazon, highlighting issues like poor quality and vignetting. The speaker showcases three companies: Moment, Shift Cam, and Free Well, each offering lenses suited for different needs. Free Well’s Sherpa series lenses are recommended for professional use, known for exceptional quality but slightly heavier. The importance of considering the weight of the lens in relation to your filming setup, especially when using gimbals, is emphasized. Additionally, the speaker touches on the significance of ND filters in changing the video’s look, particularly when paired with anamorphic lenses, like those from Free Well’s Sherpa series.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of using Andy filters for achieving desired shades in videos. They explain that Andy filters can be expensive if bought separately but recommend looking for bundle sets to get multiple filters in one kit. The speaker also advises on choosing the right lens based on the desired look for filming, showcasing examples like the 1.33 times gold streak cinemorph lens for a wide look with true colors and adding ND filters for a cinematic effect. They mention other lens options like the 1.55 times cinemorph lens for a wider look and wide angle lens for fewer distortions. Additionally, they show examples of footage using different lenses on an iPhone 14 pro and Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra to demonstrate the varying perspectives each lens offers.
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In this segment of the video, the creator compares the picture quality of the iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. They demonstrate the soft look created by adding a Mist filter over the lens for both phones and showcase different lens effects like long-range macro and fisheye. The creator advises users to familiarize themselves with their phone’s camera settings before using additional lenses. They recommend using the native camera app for wide-angle, fisheye, and macro lenses, while third-party apps are needed for anamorphic or telephoto lenses due to iPhone’s lack of manual controls. Suggestions for third-party apps include Blackmagic camera app, Filmic Pro, and ProTake app with portrait camera mode.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has professional video manual controls, including a pro video mode in the Native camera app. To film with an anamorphic lens, users can utilize apps like MC Pro 24 FPS Pro or Filmic Pro. The speaker encourages viewers to like the video if they found it helpful and suggests checking out more content.