Apple Shares New 'Shot on iPhone XS' Short Film Exploring the Cuban Surfing Community

Apple today shared a new "Shot on iPhone XS" video on its YouTube channel that highlights the growing surfing community in Cuba.


Apple says the short film provides "a glimpse into the Cuban surf community and a new era within the island nation" and "explores the humble beginnings of the movement and how interest in surfing is building in the country."

Apple also shared a behind the scenes look at the making of the video:


"Ola Cubana" was shot by Zak Noyle on the iPhone XS and ‌iPhone‌ XS Max with the aid of the Freefly Movi Cinema Robot smartphone stabilizer, FILMic Pro app, AxisGO waterproof housing, and BeastGrip universal lens adapter and rig system. The video was commissioned by Apple and directed by Nick Woytuk.

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Top Rated Comments

TheShadowKnows! Avatar
69 months ago
"Ola Cubana" [Cuban Wave] was shot by Zak Noyle on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max with the aid of the Freefly Movi Cinema Robot smartphone stabilizer, FILMic Pro app, AxisGO waterproof housing, and BeastGrip universal lens adapter and rig system.
Nice.
I was curious.
Here is the bill of materials, aside from iPhone XS/XS Max and Zak's obvious talents:
[LIST=1]
* Freefly Movi Cinema Robot smartphone stabilizer, B&H, $299

* FILMic Pro app, v6.8.2, App Store, $14.99 [foundation, +in-app V6 Banner purchases]
* AxisGO XS/XS Max waterproof housing, AquaTek, $199.00

* BeastGrip universal lens adapter and rig system, B&H, $139.99

Not bad.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
acorntoy Avatar
69 months ago
How many Cubans have the luxury of being able to own an XS or XS Max?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
alpi123 Avatar
69 months ago
It was in case as shown in the 2nd video "behind the scenes". I would like to know the product name of the case.
Thank god it says "AxisGO XS MAX/XR Water Housing for iPhone XS MAX" under the description.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Baymowe335 Avatar
69 months ago
I've found the XS camera to be consistently great in real world performance, particularly video quality.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dumastudetto Avatar
69 months ago
I've found the XS camera to be consistently great in real world performance, particularly video quality.
It really is the best camera I've ever owned and used. And it's with me all the time capturing memories, both still and video. There's nothing quite like iPhone that performs so consistently perfectly.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
IRockThat828pScreen Avatar
69 months ago
More proof the XS and XR cameras are the best on the market for video.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)