The device, powered by the Symbian operating system that has had very mixed reviews, has a formidable 12 megapixel camera on board that has drawn praise from anyone who uses it.
Nokia decided to underline the fact by this week promoting 'The Commuter', which stars Slum dog Millionaire actor Dev Patel along with Pamela Anderson, Charles Dance and Ed Westwick.
Using the small but highly powerful camera on board the smartphone handset, which features a 720p HD video shooting capability, directors Edward McHenry and Rory McHenry created the mini movie, based around a man who is late for his first day at work.
"I'm always interested in embracing new technology in film making and the main reason I really wanted to get involved with 'The Commuter' was because it was being shot just on mobile phones." said Patel of the completed venture."
"I wanted to encourage the next generation of filmmakers by showing that you don't need expensive equipment and big budgets to make your own movies," he added. "The quality of a camera phone, like the Nokia N8 allows filmmakers to produce amazing HD movies and I hope 'The Commuter' shows aspirational filmmakers that you can create a great movie even using a mobile phone."
Shot in only four days, the end result is likely to garner mixed reviews. And, although it may not exactly be a classic, it does once again underline the fact that the Nokia N8 has set the bar high when it comes to camera technology on smartphones. It almost makes you want to forgive them for using Symbian as the OS...
Via : broadbandgenie
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