Why iPhone Filmmakers Need a Camera Cage @iphoneographers
Why iPhone Filmmakers Need a Camera Cage  @iphoneographers
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why I use a cage (most of the time) when shooting mobile video - and you should, too. This goes for iPhone or Android depending on the cage system you choose.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:24 When & why to use a cage
3:58 Wrap-up

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