The country you've NEVER heard of (shot on iPhone)

Summary

The video follows a filmmaker as he travels to the island of Mauritius to test shooting an entire travel vlog on just an iPhone. He captures the island's natural beauty - blue waters, lush rainforests, and dramatic waterfalls. Highlights include tasting local fruits from a roadside stand, hiking through the jungle to see the Seven Waterfalls with a local guide, unsuccessfully attempting to swim with whales, and taking a small plane ride to see the island from above. Throughout the challenges, the filmmaker discovers the iPhone is capable of capturing stunning imagery equal to that of more advanced cameras. He reflects that with the right skills and guidance, the iPhone can enable anyone to become a professional mobile videographer and travel vlogger.

Takeaways

• 😊 The video follows a travel vlogger filming with just an iPhone across different destinations to push the camera to its limits
• ⛰️ Destinations filmed include the great white North, scorching deserts, rainforests, under the ocean and an island with blue seas and waterfalls
• 📱 Early videos were shaky and rough, but upgrading gear brought more production value and equipment
• 😖 Last year people made cinema-quality videos with just an iPhone, inspiring the vlogger to try it
• ✈️ The vlogger travels to an island called Marius to film the iPhone 15 Pro Max travel vlog
• 🍍 The vlog shows local experiences like fruit stands, waterfalls, beaches, hikes and food
• 🐳 An attempt is made to swim with whales, but waves and whale evasion prevents it
• 🚁 Amazing aerial views of the island are captured while the vlogger flies the plane
• 🤝 A local friend guides authentic local experiences showing the best of Marius
• 💡 If you want to become a mobile videographer, a free guide linked offers tips for great smartphone videos

Q & A

What equipment does the filmmaker use to shoot his early travel videos?

The filmmaker uses just an action camera to shoot his early travel videos. He says they were shaky and rough to watch.

Why does the filmmaker upgrade his equipment over time?

The filmmaker upgrades to better equipment over time in order to improve the production quality of his videos.

What inspires the filmmaker to try shooting a whole video with just an iPhone?

The filmmaker is inspired by people making cinema-worthy videos solely using an iPhone, so he wants to test out filming an entire travel vlog using only an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Where does the filmmaker go to test out filming with only an iPhone?

The filmmaker goes to an island called Mauritius that has beautiful scenery like blue seas, endless waterfalls, and hundreds of bus-sized whales.

What are some of the activities the filmmaker does in Mauritius?

Some of the activities include hiking to waterfalls, swimming at the beach, trying lots of tropical fruit, having backyard barbecues with locals, and even flying in a small plane.

What does the filmmaker conclude about using just an iPhone to film travel videos?

He concludes that iPhones have advanced enough that you can now film travel videos just as beautiful as with fancier cameras, making video creation more accessible.

How does the filmmaker's friend Will benefit from the Lost Creator Academy program?

By going through the Creator Academy, Will increases his income from $2-3k a month to $7-8k a month within just 3 weeks.

What does the filmmaker say is the best way to travel?

He says the best way to travel is by knowing a local who grew up in the place you're visiting, so they can provide authentic insider experiences.

How does Mauritius compare to Hawaii, according to the filmmaker?

The filmmaker says Mauritius has a lot of similarities to Hawaii with its water, mountains and island vibe, but it remains underrated with far fewer visitors.

What surprised the filmmaker the most about his trip to Mauritius?

The filmmaker was most surprised by the thrill of flying in a tiny open-air plane for an immersive aerial tour of Mauritius near the end of his trip.