Smartphone Cages

In this video you will get a good understanding of 'Smartphones Cages'. It will help you understand the different types and how to rig them out, so as to capture better audio & video with your phone.
Description & Affiliate Links:
Summary Of Smartphone Cages, Clamps, 3D Prints & Accessories:
CAGES:
* Universal Cages
* Bespoke Models for Specific Smartphone Models
Brands & Model Links:
* SmallRig
* Neewer
* Ulanzi - Universal Phone Video Rig for Vlogging 3127
* BeastGrip
* SunwayFoto
* Nitze
* etc...
GRIP Cases & 3D Prints:
* ShiftCam
* Ulanzi
* Creator Cup
* Others
Handles - (Top & Side):
* SmallRig - Nato Rail Clamp & ARRI Locating Pins
* Neewer -
* Ulanzi -
* Nitze -
* Kondor Blue -
Audio:
* Røde Wireless Pro
* DJI Mic 2 Combo
Lights:
* Aputure MC Lights
* Godox
* SmallRig
Mini Tripods:
* Zeadio - Metal Mini Tripod, 11.5cm & 18.8cm
* Ulanzi - MT-24 &
* Manfrotto - MTPIXIEVO-BK, PIXI EVO 2-Section Mini Tripod
* iFootage
BallHeads - For Mini Tripods: (Brands)
* Zeadio - Tripod Mini Ball Head, Metal Mount Adapter with 1/4" and 3/8"
* SMALLRIG - Tripod Ball Head 360° Panoramic, Mini Ball Head with with 1/4" Screw 3/8" Thread Mount and Arca-Type QR Plate for Cameras
* Utebit -
* Andoer -
* Article -
* ETC…
ARCA Swiss Mounts & Adapters:
* SmallRig - Tabletop Mini Tripod
* Ulanzi Universal Mini Tripod with Extension Pole
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Smartphone Tripod Mounts:
(Arca-Swiss, 1/4” Thread, Cold-Shoe & Nato-Rail Mounts)
* SmallRig - Metal Phone Camera Mount Universal Mobile Phone Holder with Cold Shoes and 1/4"-20 Threaded Hole
* Neewer - Metal Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoe Mount & NATO Clamp Compatible
* Ulanzi - Metal Phone Tripod Mount ST-10 ULANZI Phone Holder
* Arnarkok - Lightest Weight Metal Phone Tripod Mount w Rotatable Cold Shoe
* Atumtek - Metal Phone Mount
* Camolo - Safe Metal Phone Tripod Mount
* Etc…
Cage Rigs In Video:
Ulanzi - Universal Phone Video Rig for Vlogging 3127
www.ulanzi.com/collections/sm...
SmallRig for iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max: -(Two Models)
Model: (SKU 4392)
www.smallrig.com/smallrig-Mob...
SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-design Edition (SKU 4407)
www.smallrig.com/BrandonLi-Mo...
3D Print Grip:
13Mins in:(Approx)
iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max 3D Print for Phone & Samsung SSD Drive
By Michael Tobin of Initial Focus Media & Cliff & Kajun from Creator Cup
Where too Buy: (Link Below)
www.etsy.com/shop/TheCreatorsCup
ULANZI CG-02 Grip Holder for Smartphone Upgraded Phone Camera Grip with Remote
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/ULANZI-CG02-...
ShiftCam ProGrip Starter Kit:
shiftcam.com/products/progrip...
The List Below is the most Highly Rated Lenses & their Glass Optics:
Lens Types:
* 17mm, 35mm, 75mm
* Anamorphic lenses 1:33x & 1:55x Squeeze
BRANDS & MODELS:
* Moment - M & T Series (iPhone 15 Pro Max is the T-Series)
* : - G-Series (iPhone 15 Pro Max)
* Sandmarc -
* ShitCam -
* Beastgrip - M17 & M37 / StepUp Rings M17-35mm
MOUNTS:
* Bayonet & Thread Sizes for Smaller & larger Sensors & lenses on Smartphones
HashTags:
CAGES:
#UniversalSmartphoneCages
#CagesForSmartphones #SmartphoneFilmmakingPro #SmartphoneCages #SmartphoneCage #SmartphoneCageRig
BRANDS:
#SmallRig #Neewer #Ulanzi #SunwayFoto #Cages #Rigs #CageRigs
#Rode #RØDE #RodeWirelessGo #DJI
#Zeadio
AUDIO:
#Rode #RØDE #RodeWirelessGo #DJI
LIGHTS:
#Aputure #Amaran #Godox #Ulanzi #SmallRig
MINI TRIPODS:
#Zeadio #Manfrotto #Ulanzi
BALLHEADS:
#Zeadio #SmallRig #Utebit
GRIP CASES:
#ShiftCam #Ulanzi #CreatorCup
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[@user-hw3re2ep1v]

Great photographs of the products and a very comprehensive video 👏

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Great content, thank you for posting.

[@productiontechmedia]

I’m glad you enjoyed it & thanks for the encouragement. (Niall)

[@rene0511]

You don't even have a Dof adapter shown and presented by Beastgrip, ULANZI, or even by Fotorgear. That's a MUST.

[@productiontechmedia]

Thanks for your input, yep I would have loved to purchase the. Beastgrip Cages, and a few more Ulanzi Cage Models.
My budget was already spent on all the other gear I bought for these video. I would have light to have more lenses to demo from Sandmarc, Refleex & BeastGrip also. But O had to cut my cloth where I did.
The Ulanzi iPhone 15 Pro Max Cage came after I had already shot most of the B-Roll footage & edited it. I dropped a few pictures of it in the introduction Montage.
May I ask what the Dof is your referring to?

[@rene0511]

The latest by released by Beastgrip the DOF MK3. There's also a look alike Ulanzi DOF that is made by Fotorgear.

[@productiontechmedia]

@@rene0511 Interesting, Does DOF must mean 'Depth of Field' Adapter? - Yep they look like handy adapters - They Lense getting more like mirrorless sensors sizes

[@rene0511]

Where are the Beastgrip items, Cages, lenses and other contraption by Beastgrip.

[@productiontechmedia]

Hi @Rene0511, thanks for your input. To your point, my budget ran out. I would have loved to have added the BeastGrip Cages to this video. But I had already spent my budget on all the other items I bought for this particular video.
I also wanted to get my hands on and test out their lenses.
It all looks impressive and got good reviews online.
I hope you got something from what I did in this demo.
Keeperlit🔥as we say on the island of Ireland. ☘️

[@rene0511]

Well most of the Cages you're showing are the Cheap once made from China, also why purchased a lot of those plastic Cages much better if you bought the Sturdy metal cages made by Ulanzi, Neewer, Smallrig and Beastgrip.
Better to dispose those plastic cages, they are the thing of the past only a 16yr old hobbyists uses those kind of contraption, Invest on the latest gear of 2024. A much more ideal to watch on your Channel. Good luck and happy Vlogging.

[@productiontechmedia]

​@@rene0511 I hear yeah regarding plastic verses metal cage options. I'll say something about that in a minute.
I like to try different markets & off brands as they are not always bad, even if from China. I like to check out how innovative they are to the bigger name brands.
They sometimes have to be more innovative to get unto the market and more competitive and as a result can come up with even better solutions, than the well known brands; such is the cycle of a free market.
The plastic ones, I do think still have a place. SmallRig, Neewer & Ulanzi; which are some of the bigger names in this space, still make plastic as well as metal options for different user groups with different budgets & user case scenarios.
I suspect they have sampled the market & know to some degree their prophet margins and whether it’s worth continuing to make these. They are still creating for people utilising both options so there is a market for them both it seems.
I do some Youth & Community Work and when working with volunteers, that can often have emotional & social behaviour issues, or fine motor skill disorders like dyspraxia, and come from low economic backgrounds so money is a real issue, not to mention them trying to steel my things once in a while (Bless Them)
The ‘Youth & Community Sector Organisations’ do well, not to risk more expensive metal cages until more maturity and trust is built with the young people. To see if there is an aptitude and interest growing to further invest in them. Or encourage them to invest in their own professional development in this area.
As you mention good for learning on, enthusiast or hobbyist. I use them especially the Neewer Plastic version as it's got such rugged thick handles, that are nice and secure ergonomics to grip onto and can take more mishandling. Horse for Courses as they say.
Thanks for your engagement & good wishes. Right back at yeah!!
😉