Hi-Def Film Making on iPhone 4 Gaining Popularity

If they’re doing it as a publicity stunt, then the number of articles popping up on the subject would suggest that it’s working . . . A number of independent film makers and musicians have turned to iPhone 4 as a cheap way to produce films. CNN tells the story of Ryan Gonzalez, who managed to shoot and edit a music video with the help of designer John Garcia. It was shot in Hawaii, on a trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and took four hours over the course of 10 days.

For the most part, the films that are shot AND edited on iPhone 4 look like you might expect. The limited customization options and other restrictions make it difficult to present yourself as a real professional. This is partly due to the iMovie app, which hasn’t had the most glowing reviews, but is still a functional tool (that anyone with a 3GS would love to have).

As a device for capturing Hi-Def video, though, iPhone 4 does appear to be opening a lot of doors for those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to get it done. Plus, it’s size presents some unique opportunities, like how one user attached it a moving model train to capture some footage that I’d be willing to bet looked pretty unique.

While iMovie might have a ways to go before editing a feature film on an iPhone is feasible, it’s great to see that mobile video editing is getting some traction. CNN’s contest for a one-minute video segment will surely be another step forward, and it might not be long before iMovie and other editing suites release apps that are a lot more practical.

So what do you think, will you be buying your ticket to next year’s iPhone Film Festival? You laugh now, but I wouldn’t put it past them.

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