# Smartphone Camera Rigs The Owle Bulbo is Designed for iPhone Movie Makers By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owle-bulbo References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/owle-bubo-iphone4-camcorder-rig/18379/) & [wantowle](http://www.wantowle.com/) iPhone film buffs are going to lose it when they see the OWLE Bulbo, a camera rig designed to enhance the quality of iPhone films. The Bulbo has two hand grips designed to increase the quality of videos taken on the iPhone, which are more often than not shaky and unsteady. The case is compatible with third-party lenses and even has a built-in microphone that juts out from the front to improve sound quality. The OWLE Bulbo is made from billet aluminum and is designed to hold the third- and fourth-generation iPhone and [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) touch. The [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) and iPod touch versions retail for $169, while the [iPhone 3G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-ultra-concept) version sells for $159. It won't be long until we see a feature film filmed entirely from an iPhone. Remember where you heard it first. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enhanced Iphone Filmmaking:** The OWLE Bulbo camera rig enhances the quality of iPhone films, creating opportunities for filmmakers to shoot professional-looking content. - **Camera Rig Accessories:** The Bulbo's compatibility with third-party lenses and built-in microphone opens up opportunities for the development of camera rig accessories. - **DIY Smartphone Filmmaking:** The OWLE Bulbo inspires the trend of DIY smartphone filmmaking, as users can now create high-quality videos using their smartphones. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Accessories:** The OWLE Bulbo's camera rig design creates opportunities for the mobile accessories industry to develop new products to enhance smartphone filmmaking. - **Film Production:** The enhanced iPhone filmmaking trend opens up opportunities for the film production industry to explore new ways of creating content using smartphones. - **Audio Equipment:** The built-in microphone on the OWLE Bulbo camera rig presents opportunities for the audio equipment industry to offer innovative sound recording solutions for smartphone filmmaking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Filmmaker Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beastcage-16.md) - [Machined Aluminum Smartphone Dollies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-motion-dolly.md) - [Triple-Camera Video Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulanzi-urig-light.md) - [Solo Vlogger Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimbal-griptok.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-gimbal.md) - [Content Creator Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipix-iphone-case.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Videography Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90-degree-instinct-case.md)