Learn the Blackmagic Camera App

This is a FREE preview of my course, "The Complete Guide to the Blackmagic Camera App"... Here I show two sections: A general overview of the app interface, and using the shutter & ISO for exposure control and motion blur. Learn more at the link below and get access to the entire 2.5 hour long training.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 General App Interface Overview
4:12 Best ISO and Shutter Settings
8:23 Wrap-up

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[MikeAzul]

At first I was hesistant because i feel Cinema P3 was the better app so far. But this cleaner menu ui is very attractive since I get a bit confused sometimes with p3

[iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Thank you Blake... I find your teaching style very easy to follow. I'll post this link on my Facebook group.

[JadeSambrook]

Sometimes when using Blackmagic Camera app with an external mic the audio can be a little out of sync. It's a great app but still needs a little work. Like everybody, I'm not happy with the FiLMiC Pro pay model changes, but currently it does have a few more features than Blackmagic so I still prefer it.

[StaticCamperVan]

This is helpful, thanks. After the Filmic pricing change, it was one of your videos that led me to another camera app. That app has been problematic lately. I feel like I’m being bullied into yet another app. So these tutorials are helpful.

[thsfl]

I’ve been using the Mavis app to record open gate video (4000x3000) for a while but I really wish blackmagic offered it. Let’s make this happen guys. It’s so convenient for shooting footage that ends up on YouTube as well as vertical content. I think it would be a pretty simple update for them.

[pixelrancher]

I'm looking forward to their next major update where they'll hopefully add the few missing features available on other apps.
As is, this is ALMOST a perfect application.

[paulosalazar]

Great video! I have a question though. Do you use ND filters indoors?

[apexdenzel]

This looks great definitely getting the course!!!
Im looking to build a rig for my iphone but would like to be able to use anamorphic lenses and an nd filter (simultaneously) while also using a cage with an ssd, battery and whatnot, im a bit lost though because smallrig offers the brandon li ofcourse but jm looking to futureproof my purchases a bit by buying the universal one but unsure which phone case or brand to go for for a way to attach the lenses because i dont want to be stuck using 1 companies lenses…
Any suggestions which route to go?

[brianmorrison]

I have just discovered the Blackmagic camera app, as I am using my wife’s old iPhone (I’m normally an Android guy)
The app seems pretty good but I am wondering whether there is a pause button, for use during filming. I find it a very useful feature, as it prevents any changes during the video process.

[DialloMoore]

Can you change the focal length in the app, or do you have to actually attach lenses to your phone?

[lonniesfilmmaking]

Thanks much mate 😊❤

A bit too fast for me

I couldn’t see where you locked off exposure or shutter angle

I will watch again and pause it on there

[brentanderson]

My goal is to use my iPhone 15 pro as the camera for a vlog/podcast (guest interview style). I have 2 Blue Yeti x mics. (Host/guest)
The Blackmagic app recognizes the 2 Yeti I mics but is only picking up sound from one mic. Mics are plugged into a Lention 10gbps hub. Hub directly to phone.
I want a portable studio I can take on the road/airline etc and just one pelican case. Trying to keep the parts to a minimum.
Am I doing something wrong??

[DavidMacVicar]

I get the motion blur aspect, if you are shooting movement, you need to lock the shutter angle. But what if I am doing a run and gun shoot and end up indoors, filming someone stationary next to window light, very little movement (maybe just their hands moving as they talk?) Do I just go full auto for sake of nailing the exposure? Or do I still consider the movement blur and lock shutter?

[Prismavision_tech_outpost]

Can the Black Magic app flip the GUI 180 degrees, like the Cinema P3 app, Filmic Pro etc?
Sometimes I need to flip the phone 180 degrees to be able to balance a heavy anamorphic lens on a mini gimbal.

[kayvio]

I have been following your guide - newbie here! I have imported a lut to Blackmagic camera app and selected “record lut to clip” - however if I try to share the video to stories in Instagram it shows it without the lut applied and I’m unsure why? Anyone able to help?

[PatrickMastersProductions]

I really would like if they would include Apple's Cinematic Mode since Apple opened it to developers last WWDC and be able to edit in Resolve the Cinematic mode like we can in FCP.

[rogeriogomesosorio]

Also, Gerald Undonne made a video showing that 1250 ISO is the best value to get the biggest dinamic range

[edparrott]

I have the 15 ProMax and I can't get the app to record to my SSD attached to the usb C port. I've tried three different SSDs and am using a thunderbolt cable. Any suggestion?

[TV-Inkorgen]

Hello sir, I am looked in to 8GB internal recording. I have a 256 GB, iPhone 15 pro. How can I change and increase recording time?

[gbevara]

Could you create a comprehensive video guide tailored for serious iPhone filmmakers aiming for theatrical release or OTT platforms? It should cover everything from camera rigs, lenses, external gear like batteries and memory cards, external mic, storage to post-production elements, lighting setups, vehicle mounts, improvised jibs, improvised tools for shot making, drone effect shots, sliders ..gimbals, depth of field (DOF), vintage or manual lenses, and more. Essentially, an all-in-one solution for filmmakers looking to optimize their iPhone filmmaking experience