Every Day Starts with a Dream

Every Day Starts with a Dream Experience the serene beauty of the West Coast of Canada — captured entirely on the iPhone 17 Pro Max using ProRes RAW HQ and Apple Log 2, powered by the Blackmagic Camera App. No ND filters.

Mobile filmmaking has changed what’s possible for creators. A pocket-sized cinema camera like the iPhone 17 Pro Max allows you to explore ideas instantly no permits, no setup delays. The best gear is the gear that encourages you to create more often, and this film is a direct example of that freedom.

Just pure cinematography — stabilized with a tripod, embracing nature’s natural rhythm.

Shot at Cypress Falls Park and Caulfeild Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia.

Every Day Starts with a Dream in British Columbia and continues to be one of the most visually inspiring places on Earth rugged waterfalls, towering forests, open ocean views. Every angle offers a new composition, and filming here always feels like discovering a story in the landscape.

Here’s what went into this short:

Element	Creative Choice
Recording Format	ProRes RAW HQ
Color Science	Apple Log 2
App Used	Blackmagic Camera App
Stabilization	Tripod only
Filters	No ND filters — pure sensor response

Every clip was captured using the Blackmagic Camera App with full manual control over exposure, shutter angle, and white balance to maintain a consistent look throughout the film. Shooting in ProRes RAW HQ gave maximum dynamic range, letting the grade shape the final mood with precision. The choice to skip ND filters kept the image honest to the iPhone sensor, showcasing just how far computational imaging has come.

Color Graded with Dehancer

To transform the digital image into something organic, textured, and emotional — the short was graded entirely using Dehancer inside DaVinci Resolve.

Why Dehancer?