Breakdowns | DP. Ko-Chin Chen
‘Left-Handed Girl'
DP. Ko-Chin Chen
Camera Setup:
🔎 APPLE iPhone 13 Pro Max - Pro Series 1.55X Anamorphic Lens MK2
Can you tell us more about the decision to shoot the movie with an iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Using an iPhone as the primary camera inevitably comes with technical drawbacks, such as limited dynamic range (latitude) and issues with autofocus. However, we prioritized its flexibility and mobility. Ultimately, those technical limitations became an intentional part of the film’s visual language.
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We’d also love to hear about the choice to use an anamorphic lens adapter for the iPhone. What did it add visually and narratively to the film?
We chose anamorphic lenses because many of our shots are in very close proximity to the actors, yet we still wanted to capture the relationship between the characters and their environment. Anamorphic glass allowed us to achieve that balance perfectly. Beastgrip compact anamorphic lens is...
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