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No GateKeeping Series Day 1

Hey Family, I've been working on a long awaited series that I firmly believe will help you out so much in your videography/ content creation journey.

So today, this is Day 1 of my " No Gatekeeping Series " where I break down all the tricks, tools, and hidden gems I use to level up my content so you can do the same. Today, I'm breaking one of the biggest pain points most people face when filming with their iPhones. So f you’ve been filming on your iPhone and wondering, “Why doesn’t my footage look like those dreamy cinematic edits I see online?” — this is for you. I've also added my iPhone cinematic LUT which I usually charge for but we not gatekeeping no more so I'll be giving it out for free.

So... What you’re missing isn’t gear — it’s settings and sauce.

Let’s lock in your camera settings.

📱 iPhone Native Settings:

Go to your Settings app
Scroll down to Camera
Tap Record Video → set it to 4K at 30fps (this is the sweet spot for most content)
Next, go to Formats → choose Most Compatible

🎥 Using the Blackmagic Camera App (aka the app I use 99% of the time because it gives me full control):

Open the app → tap Settings
Set Resolution to 4K (NOT UHD — trust me, it makes a difference)
If your iPhone supports Log format, use that for maximum dynamic range.
If you shoot for social (Reels, TikToks, Shorts), turn ON Vertical Video Mode
Last thing — enable Mirror Front Camera

Now here’s the before vs after using these exact settings — and yeah, that glow-up is real.

But here’s the part most people won’t tell you:

Settings alone aren’t enough. You still need that color sauce to make it pop — and that’s where my iPhone LUT comes in.

I designed this LUT to turn flat-looking iPhone footage into cinematic, rich, scroll-stopping visuals — even if you’re filming in your bedroom with no fancy gear.

It’s not just a preset. It’s a cheat code.

And because I want to see more of us winning —

Comment “settings” and I’ll send you the step-by-step guide plus my LUT, completely free.

Save this, follow for more, and drop a comment letting me know what you want me to break down next.

This is just the beginning.

No gatekeeping. Only growth.

✅ STEP-BY-STEP: HOW + WHEN TO USE YOUR IPHONE LUT

WHEN TO USE IT:

After filming in Log or Rec709 using the Blackmagic Camera app
In any editor (CapCut, VN, Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve) after basic exposure and contrast adjustments
Ideal for: travel, gym, lifestyle, or any video that needs a cinematic edge

HOW TO USE IT:

1. Import your footage

– Footage should be shot in Log or Rec709

– Make sure lighting is decent (natural or controlled)

2. Open your editing software

– CapCut Mobile: Apply it as a custom filter

– DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut / Premiere: Use the Color tab or adjustment layer to apply the LUT

3. Apply the LUT

– Drop it on your clip or adjustment layer

– Reduce intensity to ~70-80% if it feels too strong (depends on your footage)

4. Tweak exposure and contrast (if needed)

– Your LUT is designed to preserve skin tones and bring depth, so avoid overdoing it

5. Export and go viral.

– Just don’t forget to tag me when it blows up.

Let me know if you want a CapCut version of this guide or if you’d like to package it as a carousel post or mini video tutorial to promote your LUT more visually.

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