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Olloclip expands iPhone field of view
Written by David Tames on March 3, 2013
Filed Under Documentary, Featured, Gadgets and Devices, Mobile devices, Reviews, Tools, Video Production

The iPhone lens does not have a very wide angle of view. There are times I can’t step back to frame the shot I want. There are other times I want to shoot close, but the iPhone does not have a macro capability. What to do? There’s...  Continue Reading...

iPhone camera support accessories
Written by David Tames on March 2, 2013
Filed Under Documentary, Featured, Gadgets and Devices, Mobile devices, Sound, Tools, Video Production

The iPhone can double as a small and versatile video camera. Given the small size and the fact you probably have it with you all of the time, this opens up a lot of creative options. Sometimes holding the phone in you hand is not...  Continue Reading...

FiLMiC Pro transforms iPhone into sweet and respectable video camera
Written by David Tames on February 23, 2013
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Featured, Filmmaking, Mobile devices, Tools, Video on the Web, Video Production

The iPhone is capable of producing surprising good video and as a result, quite a few documentary makers are using their iPhones as their go-to B camera and in some cases even as their primary camera. In order to get the best video...  Continue Reading...

Principles of Interaction Design for Interactive Documentary Makers
Written by David Tames on February 13, 2013
Filed Under Books, Design, Documentary, Featured, Filmmaking, Media Literacy, Mobile devices, New Media, Web

Content production methodologies are converging with the strategies and tactics of interaction design. The latest mobile phones and tablets provide a wonderful platform for delivering intimate interactive documentary experiences. Where...  Continue Reading...

Three tools for developing iOS apps
Written by David Tames on May 26, 2012
Filed Under Apple, Mobile devices, New Media

I’ve been considering creating some iPhone and iPad apps lately, and I’ve been wondering, what tool should I use? In addition to Apple’s industrial strength Xcode development framework for developing iOS apps in Objective...  Continue Reading...