Just when the world is abuzz with the arrival of the iPhone 16 series comes the news that will shatter all expectations The latest big budget zombie movie 28 Years Later has an interesting twist while it boasts topnotch production values it was shot entirely on an iPhone 15 Pro Max leaving many raised eyebrows in the filmmaking community
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with its advanced quadcamera setup and improved lowlight performance proved to be the perfect tool for the film director to weave his magic
Lensed by the veteran cinematographer Michael Burns the film boasts breathtaking visuals that seem to defy the notion that a movie of this magnitude cannot be shot on a smartphone
So what could be the reasons behind opting for an iPhone over traditional movie cameras for a film that could have easily commanded a budget of milliondollars
According to sources close to the production house the decision to use an iPhone was part of a larger experiment to put the iPhone 15 Pro Max s camera capabilities to the test
We wanted to stretch the limits of the iPhone 15 Pro Max s camera and explore what it can do said the films cinematographer The results are truly breathtaking
For the cast and crew working on 28 Years Later it wasnt just about getting the job done it was about exploring new ideas and breaking new ground The movie comes at a time when mobile filmmaking is on the cusp of a revolution
Today filmmaking is more about vision and imagination than about the tool you use said director Juan Hernandez The advent of smartphones with industrygrade cameras has made it possible for filmmakers to wield the power to tell big stories armed with nothing more than a smartphone
However this bold move has raised concerns among detractors who say that the film should have been shot on traditional cameras for the sake of a cinematic feel 28 Years Later may have raised more questions than it has answered so far
Will the iPhone 15 Pro Max manage to provide a movie watching experience that justifies the 28 Years Later filmakers bold decision to go mobile only time will tell
28 Years Later promises to be an unmissable production from reel to real where a horde of undead humans stumble upon the living 28 Years Later a zombie apocalypse thriller will hit theaters worldwide later this year in all possible formats