Danny Boyle reveals why 28 Years Later was shot on iPhone, the ‘little 3D moments’ it made possible and why the future of cinema is immersive
- During a charity screening in East London, Danny Boyle revealed that 28 Years Later was shot on an iPhone, linking it to the original 2002 film and technological innovation.
- Building on 28 Days Later’s use of domestic video cameras, Boyle chose iPhones for their ubiquity, acceptable resolution, and low environmental impact.
- Rig experiments show 20 iPhones in an arc create bullet-time effects, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max enabling quick, minimal-crew filming, as Boyle revealed.
- Audience responses are divided, with Boyle predicting viewers will 'end up inside the screen' as immersive tech sparks debate.
- Boyle predicts immersive mixed-reality tech may eventually immerse viewers inside screens, risking the loss of traditional communal cinema experiences amid sensory overload concerns.
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Danny Boyle reveals why 28 Years Later was shot on iPhone, the ‘little 3D moments’ it made possible and why the future of cinema is immersive
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Yes, ‘28 Years Later’ Was Partially Shot on an iPhone - NewsWatchTV
By: Nick Gambino The filmmakers behind 28 Years Later shot on a $60 million budget, but despite having the money the earlier series installments didn’t have, they opted to shoot multiple scenes on an iPhone. It wasn’t a choice based on budgetary constraints, though I’m sure they didn’t mind saving money. No, this was a creative choice to create a bold yet gritty look. To understand why this was important to the filmmakers, you have to look bac…
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