iPhone Documentary

Jesse, a Canadian designer, shares his experience of creating a wildlife documentary using just an iPhone while visiting Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa. He discusses the challenges faced, such as the lack of zoom, and the rewarding experience of sharing the beauty of South Africa's wildlife with friends on Facebook. Jesse highlights the potential of mobile filmmaking and expresses his intent to continue creating and sharing mini documentaries.

What inspired Jesse to start filming a documentary at Shamwari Game Reserve?

• He was on a professional assignment.

• He was inspired by the beauty of the location.

• He had planned it for months.

• He wanted to test his new camera.

What was one of the main challenges Jesse faced while filming with an iPhone?

• The battery life was too short.

• The storage was insufficient.

• The phone kept overheating.

• There was no zoom feature.

How did Jesse and Andrew manage to capture close-up shots of the animals?

• They hired a professional camera crew.

• They used a telephoto lens.

• They had to physically get closer to the animals.

• They used a drone.

What was the most rewarding aspect of the project for Jesse?

• Winning a film award.

• Learning new filming techniques.

• Gaining new followers on social media.

• Sharing the beauty of South Africa with friends.

What does Jesse plan to do in the future with his iPhone?

• Switch to a professional camera.

• Create more mini documentaries and share them.

• Focus on photography instead.

• Stop filming documentaries.