You have a free production studio in your pocket (here’s the proof)

Bentley Motors, the iconic luxury car brand, realized the power of recording and editing videos with smartphones years ago.

Intelligent Details is a documentary series commissioned by Bentley Motors which takes viewers inside the design process of their iconic cars.

Through the use of an iPhone 5S, the film follows Bentley’s lead designers as they craft luxurious vehicles and offers a unique glimpse into their creative process.

Watch it here:

Yes — Bentley Motors paid top dollar to record their documentaries on iPhones — not $50k cinema cameras.

So why did Bentley pay to record and edit their videos with smartphones?

Because your smartphone is really a production studio in your pocket.

Just so happens it also takes calls and exchanges text messages.

99% of those with smartphones aren’t taking advantage of the technology in their possession.

So look…

This is exactly why I created a FREE cheat sheet for smartphone filmmaking.

It’s called the Smartphone Filmmaker’s Pocket Guide.

This pocket guide gives guidance on:

  • which phone gimbal to use for stabilized footage that’s not shaky and nauseating
  • the settings to get the best quality results from a smartphone camera
  • how to create those smooth, buttery cinematic camera movements

But what it doesn’t deal with is how to edit that gorgeous footage you captured.

This is where a little-known editing app comes to the rescue…

Back in 2016 when it came time to edit Bentley’s videos, the production team made the point I’m making clear — they chose to edit the entire set of visuals in the back seat of a Bentley Mulsanne using the iPad mini’s that came standard in the rear cabin workstations of each vehicle…

That’s editing like a boss!

Here’s the behind-the-scenes video showing this off:

But…

Now you have even more editing power in your hands with a recently developed app.

It’s called CapCut and and here’s the quick rundown:

  • It is free
  • Enables users to quickly and easily edit smartphone footage
  • Quick and Easy scroll-stopping effects for your footage
  • Features a wide range of tools for trimming, merging, adding effects, and more
  • CapCut can be used on both Android and iOS devices (and Macs and PCs)
  • Offers fast video rendering times

With CapCut, your smartphone footage takes on a professional-grade look and feel with a few taps on your screen.

Don’t believe me?

Here’s a short tutorial from Smartphone Filmmaking Pro to show you how to immediately start editing awesome videos using CapCut.

And do me one favor -— be sure to email a link to any amazing videos you create using this.

If it’s good enough for Bentley, it has to be good enough for you.

I’d love to see it!

Peace and Love,
Jesse “The Smartphone Editor” Young El

P.S.

To help here are a few of my personal favorite bonus resources to get you moving on your cinematic journey — fast⚡:

Mobile Filmmaking: Learn to Shoot Cinematic Videos with Andy To

Andy To is famous for blowing minds with what you can capture on your phone. His cinematic style is so unique that Apple often calls on him to show off what you can do with their new iPhones. 🤯.

Price: $99 $75 | Course Duration: 3 Hours | Learn More / Sign Up

Smartphone Filmmaking Pro

The Masterclass for smartphone filmmaking — includes over 200 lessons and 20+hours of instruction. This is your one stop shop for all things dealing with smartphone cinematography.

Price: $379 | Course Duration: 20+ Hours | Learn More / Sign Up

The Smartphone Filmmaker Pocket Guide

Get my FREE 17 Secrets to Shooting Gorgeous, Cinematic SMARTPHONE Videos.

Join the 100k+ aspiring filmmakers, influencers, content creators & professionals who realize filmmaking is no longer reserved for the few with big expensive camera gear…

Price: FREE | Length: 18 pages | Learn More / Get the Guide