Sam Kolder Shoots 'The Garden Route' Entirely on vivo X300 Ultra, Praising 2 Telephoto Extenders
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Updated · GSMArena.com · May 15
Sam Kolder Shoots 'The Garden Route' Entirely on vivo X300 Ultra, Praising 2 Telephoto Extenders
5 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · May 15
The short film "The Garden Route" was shot entirely on vivo’s X300 Ultra, with filmmaker Sam Kolder using the phone to capture South Africa-focused footage centered on movement, friendship and discovery.
Kolder said leaving behind his usual cameras became "a liberation," arguing the phone removed technical barriers and let him stay present while filming unscripted moments.
Two telephoto extenders were a key part of the shoot, vivo said, helping deliver DSLR-like background separation and consistent image quality across focal lengths.
vivo also pitched the X300 Ultra as suitable for professional post-production, saying its color depth and dynamic range supported full grading workflows and broader cinematic storytelling ambitions.
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