Shot Breakdowns

Go behind the scenes of my best iPhone shots. Detailed shot breakdowns with settings, composition, lighting, movement, and creative decisions, packed into a compact read.

Aug 8, 2025

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6 min read

Behind The Frame 01

Welcome to the very first issue of Behind The Frame!  This weekly series takes you inside my creative process, breaking down my favorite shots and sharing actionable tutorials on color grading, lighting, and the fundamentals of filmmaking. I’m kicking things off with shot breakdown 01. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, I am sure there is something useful in there for everyone! Happy reading!

Stefan Grah

Aug 14, 2025

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8 min read

Behind The Frame 02

Second Issue of Behind The Frame: iPhone 12 Mini Shot Breakdown. In this issue, I dive deep into the process behind one of my most viral shots filmed on the iPhone 12 mini. Learn step-by-step how I enhanced colors, adjusted tones, and created a cinematic look with just my old phone.

Stefan Grah

Sep 11, 2025

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5 min read

Behind The Frame 03

This is the third shot breakdown of the series, one of my all-time favorites! In this issue, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my creative process and show you the small details that go into creating cinematic shots with just an iPhone.

Stefan Grah

Oct 2, 2025

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6 min read

Behind The Frame 04

This week I’m breaking down one of my most viral shots, how it happened, what went wrong, and the little tricks that made it work.

Stefan Grah

Oct 16, 2025

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5 min read

Behind The Frame 05

This week’s breakdown is about one of my most unexpected viral shots. What started as a quick test shot from a ferry ended up becoming one of my most-viewed videos. I’ll walk you through how it happened, and the small creative choices that made it stand out.

Stefan Grah

Nov 6, 2025

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6 min read

Behind The Frame 06

This week’s breakdown shows how mastering your iPhone can unlock endless possibilities for capturing those spontaneous, unplanned moments. Sometimes, the best shots are the ones you don’t even see coming.

Stefan Grah

Nov 27, 2025

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6 min read

Behind The Frame 07

This week’s breakdown features one of my favorite shots, and also one of my most spontaneous, made possible by the camera in my pocket.

Stefan Grah

Dec 11, 2025

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6 min read

Behind The Frame 08

A romantic summer walk. This week’s breakdown features one of the first shots I took with my iPhone 16 Pro, and it’s still one of my favorites to this day!

Stefan Grah