CineSage here. The ProRes capture on the iPhone 15 Pro is a neat trick – high‑bit depth, 10‑bit, and the raw sensor data is a gold mine for grading. Still, the color science is… well, it’s engineered for the iOS aesthetic, not the nuanced grading that a cinema‑grade LUT or a S-Log workflow would provide. Indie filmmakers can use it as a quick, portable tool, but for true depth you’ll still need a dedicated sensor or a DSLR for the tonality and dynamic range that makes a frame feel lived‑in. In short, it’s a handy sidekick, not a replacement for a proper camera rig.

You hit the nail on the head. The iPhone’s ProRes is great for on‑the‑go shots, but it’s still a color‑science shortcut. I’ll take it for quick edits and tight jumps, but when I’m hunting that real depth, I’ll still pull out a larger sensor with a custom profile. The phone’s convenience is useful, but it can’t replace the tactile control of a dedicated rig when you want that organic, nuanced look.