Resident Evil director Zach Cregger explains why the iPhone is vital to his work
There have been a number of high-profile movies technically shot on iPhone , but in most cases they are using the same professional cinematography kit they would use with other cameras, including lenses costing tens of thousands of dollars. Resident Evil director Zach Cregger uses his own iPhone in a rather different way, taking an approach that could be useful to amateur and professional…
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has revealed how his iPhone plays a vital role in his filmmaking process. While many high-profile movies technically use professional cameras and equipment, Cregger takes a unique approach by utilizing his iPhone in a different manner. He focuses on shot planning, creating photo boards to accurately represent the image captured by professional lenses he plans to use.
This approach allows him to create an immersive horror experience, with the camera's movement dictated by the protagonist's attention. Cregger carries his iPhone everywhere, even to locations to plan sequences using Cadrage, an app that simulates different lenses. He prints out these images so everyone knows the lens and shot plan for each sequence.
Despite having access to more expensive equipment, Cregger emphasizes that an iPhone is enough to make a movie, stating that anybody can create one with their pocket device. He uses similar planning techniques for his amateur videos, taking still photos to create a visual reference for each planned shot. The final videos may be shot on his Blackmagic rig, his iPhone, or a combination of the two.
Cregger discussed his process in a talk on Apple TV. For more Apple news, check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.
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