Apple faced the challenge of capturing real POV footage for an F1 film while adhering to strict specifications of race cars. Traditional cinema cameras are not compatible with these vehicles. To overcome this, Apple's engineering team developed a custom module resembling a broadcast camera but built with iPhone components, including a sensor and an A-series chip. The module was designed to withstand extreme racing conditions, including shock and heat, enhancing the film's authenticity by integrating cutting-edge technology with the constraints of Formula One racing.
You can't mount a cinema camera on a Formula One race car. These nimble vehicles are built to precise specs, and capturing racing footage from the driver's point of view isn't as simple as slapping a GoPro on and calling it a day.
Instead, Apple's engineering team replaced the broadcast module with a camera composed of iPhone parts. The module looks nothing like an iPhone.
At the heart is an iPhone camera sensor powered by an A-series chip. Apple didn't specify the exact sensor or chipset, but these were used for a few cars in real F1 races.
They tested the camera module to ensure it could endure extreme shock, vibrations, and heat—it supposedly has been subjected to rigorous conditions.
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