For professionals who integrate software and apps with their camera work, the learning process is ongoing. A seasoned Photoshop user, boasting over two decades of experience, has recently taken on a new challenge: the Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone.
Initially presented at IBC 2023, the app offers extensive capabilities, leaving even experienced users feeling somewhat daunted about where to begin.
Starting with Blackmagic Camera Tutorials
A great starting point for mastering this app is through Blackmagic’s two dedicated tutorials. These guides cater to beginners, covering fundamentals such as downloading the app from the Apple App Store, checking iPhone compatibility, and allowing the app access to the phone’s camera, microphone, and photo library.
Exploring the App’s Features
The tutorials delve into the app’s user interface, menu configurations, and recording features. They comprehensively address various aspects like exposure adjustment, focusing techniques, codec setup, and audio settings. Users utilizing lens adapters can even explore anamorphic de-squeeze options. Availability of features varies based on the device, with Apple Log being exclusive to the latest iPhone models, particularly the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Storage and Collaboration Tools
Upon capturing footage, the Blackmagic Camera app offers 2GB of storage in the Blackmagic Cloud. This enables users to synchronize their clips and facilitates collaborative work among Cloud Project team members. The second tutorial focuses on file synchronization with the Blackmagic Cloud, emphasizing the need for an updated DaVinci Resolve for this cloud-based workflow.
Setting Up and Sharing in Blackmagic Cloud
The process starts with establishing a Blackmagic Cloud account and exploring available plans. While basic features are free, a $5/month subscription adds a Project Library. The tutorial guides users through project creation, synchronization, and sharing with multiple users. Once footage is uploaded, team members can access and download the files. Additionally, the tutorial covers uploading media directly from an iPhone to a Cloud project, with progress monitoring via the Cloud icon.
News source: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/developer/
