Best iPhone Camera App in 2024 (Blackmagic vs Final Cut Camera)

[@Valleedbrume]

For me Black Magic is the most professional version for IPhone.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Agreed

[@riosaputra6939]

Tapi kestabilan gambar nya tidak bagus black magic, patah patah hasilnya

[@sanjues4743]

Why is there no manual photo option in any of them ?

[@roneivilasboas]

I’m not a pro, but Cinema P3 Pro Camera seems awesome to me.

[@ikhwanfinancialplanner]

Thank you. Just downloaded Blackmagic!

[@elfingord2189]

Great video! Did I understand it correctly that none of these app allow filming with blurry background?

[@thesecuritycoachacademy]

Thank you, Anthony!! Always a treat watching your videos!! I learn so much!!!!

[@anotherKairos]

What about android phones, I couldn't find any of these apps in the Google play store

[@teddybear-cb3kc]

I signed up for the 14 day course and I love it so far. Would like to see a bit more on the hohom m6 gimbal and a section on growing on TikTok as I’m interested in growing dog gear and training channel

[@docgraal485]

I take videos casually and wanted just a bit more modularity than iPhone proprietary Cinematic mode, should I use Final Cut, can’t I just change the depth of field for a “cinematic mode”

[@YANQATM]

thnkssss, final cut and black magic

[@KenHehl]

For me the big advantage of Final Cut Camera is the ability to use an iPad as a monitor and control the camera. Does Blackmagic Camera have anything similar?

[@MrPaulXavier]

You can mirror the screen for monitoring purposes but unfortunately there is no ability to actually change the controls from what I can tell

[@adamkormendi5904]

Now they do!

[@assadaliassadali2427]

Always love your videos brother laughing at your videos so much from your videos brother assaali from Kenya Mombasa Africa

[@iansmithpersonal]

Great video. Would have liked to see discussion around gymbals like the DJI OM-5 and DJ OM-6 though as these try and force you down the DJI MImo app path, which you haven't covered. I've been using Filmic Pro Legacy (refuesd to pay for the switch to the monthly subscription model) and it supports the OM-5 although it took them a year to cover it and it looked like the OM-6 was going to take even longer. I like the look of BlackMagic but I have an iPhone Pro 13 not the 15 and I'm guessing it won't support th OM-5 gymbal either so guess I just have to stick with the older apps I have?

[@vaneOnee]

What font you use for auto caption please? Which ones are good

[@DeborahTimothy-k2g]

Hooked in every possible way. I guess you know by now. You are a legend!

[@MichaelHAssad]

Blackmagic camera app is great

[@MrPaulXavier]

Indeed

[@gtstventertainment]

Moment Procam for me, having a log profile.

[@DrTadStoermer]

What about Filmic Pro? I’ve been using that but open to switching.

[@TomBVoxman]

Cool, thanks for this! What if one wants to adjust the input volume? I may be buying some (inexpensive) wireless lav mics. But if the talent is yelling, for instance, the audio would distort.

[@rockrecordreport7136]

I'm using a Shure usb mic that has it's own level settings (app) and has proven to be exceptional at handling loud bursts of sound and being sensitive at getting the "pin drop" details. That is app where I get the manual controls. I would expect other brands of mics will also offer the separate / manual level controls. The only issue is that I set up to record at 24/48kHz audio (in Shure app) and my iPhone (in native camera operation) down samples that to 16/44.1kHz in the final output video file. I needed to use FilmicPro app I have in order to retain the 24/48khz bit depth/rate. Perhaps newer iPhones will record audio at 24/48Khz natively? I'm still with iPhone 12Pro Max. For users with newer phones(?), or/and of course Blackmagic or Final Cut Camera I'd expect there is 24/48Khz audio recording no problem, and some manual audio controls. Manual audio levels is where things become much more professional imo, along with ProRes and Log, and the faster file output with USB-3. I need to make the jump to an iPhone 15 now that the 16 is rolling out. I'm always (for better or worse) staying behind the latest thing, and it has worked out ok for me.

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Thank you for this review, very helpful...

[@thomaschapman7533]

Perfect video, helpful and informative and just what I needed Q. Thanks

[@MrPaulXavier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TedMattos]

Thank you for this updated video, Anthony. I think I'd like to try the BlackMagic app, but I admit it looks a bit intimidating. Then again, so did DaVinci Resolve until I tried it out. :)

[@MrPaulXavier]

You got it! Yeah things definitely look intimidating at the start but in my eyes if you figured out DaVinci you will crush blackmagic camera.

[@PaighamGroup]

which app do you use for video editing and what video recording device do you use?

[@anupammahato1]

Does beast cam support a log profile on iphone 12

[@fahmid_hasan]

Using both pro camera by moment and blackmagic cam

[@jannarkiewicz633]

This deserves more comments and move views.

[@BombshellTans-yh7rt]

You may not have tried the Iphone 16 pro max yet as I know it is not officially released, but I was wondering what your thoughts are on a Gimbal for it. I have heard you say that filming in the middle of the day is terrible light and most of my projects take place outside, or in my workshop which is at least undercover, but outside …so I may be committing a KZbin crime (us Australians like sunset and sundown…similar to the kangaroos you can accidentally hit on country roads at those exact times of day). So I won’t be having a studio, except for sometimes feeling in my converted garage out the back. I am a complete novice and did get the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, but it really does not love my Iphone 15 Pro Max and it took about 45 minutes to seat the Magnetic Mobile Phone Clamp on first try, with and without the cover. Admittedly, I had never even owned a selfie stick before and only learnt what a GImbal was, but I'm really good with tools, putting things together (yes, even Ikea furniture) so it was really annoying. Would love your thoughts. Not sure if you might cover it in your course. I'm yet to start!!! regards Victoria

[@seecraig]

Great overview of the camera apps with details about their differences. It's been difficult to distill with a comparison like this. I'd love to know a bit more about the photo features of the Moment app. For example, does it allow bracketing that people might use when doing Real Estate photos? Regarding Final Cut Camera is there any app on the iPad Pro that will allow you to just use it as a camera monitor? I don't want to subscribe to FCP iPad just for that as I don't anticipate the need for Multicam and don't edit on my iPad (circa 2018 no less so FCP isn't viable)?

[@MrPaulXavier]

Great questions! I will definitely look more into the photo modes. You should be able to screencast the iphone screen to an ipad without needing an app if all you want to do is monitor the screen

[@ferencvolgyi2822]

Thank you for your videos ! I'm thinking to sign up for you 14 days content creator program so might see you soon

[@MrPaulXavier]

Sounds great!

[@honey4xi]

Apple native camera, Blackmagic, and Final Cut Camera lack the icon for users to turn on the flashlight of iPhone for recording in the dark. The REC app has this feature for users turning on the flashlight of iPhone for recording videos in the dark.

[@MrPaulXavier]

I imagine if you’re recording in the dark you probably don’t need the pro controls though. The video will look bad no matter what.

[@samanthahammondsrealtor]

Hey, would 14 days maker be beneficial for real estate for videography… Specifically real estate videography with an iPhone starting out?

[@MrPaulXavier]

Absolutely!

[@jonnyrock3582]

What you forget to mention about Moment Pro Cam; for almost £10 you do not get to choose the photo aspect ratio. Almost 10 bucks & no 16.9 for you 😯😕🧐 why?

[@CrankyCroissant]

I was looking last night for a good video comparison for FCC and BM, and then this shows up this morning

[@MrPaulXavier]

Ask and you shall receive!

[@adrianchaney1513]

What’s your take on Varlens?

[@MrPaulXavier]

I've honestly never looked at it before but I'll put it on my list

[@adrianchaney1513]

@@MrPaulXavier awesomeness, yeah it has a lot of the same features Blackmagic has. I’m still trying it out! I love Blackmagic but I had the problem with the exclamation point kept coming on while recording. Do you anything to solve it?

[@KshitijChauhan-kh1tz]

A quick suggestion for a new video >Make a review on the Black magic camera app for android 😅 By the way, I love your videos Educational and learned a lot A lot about filmmaking

[@MrPaulXavier]

Will throw it on the list!

[@peterbonham9873]

Beastcam for me to try

[@manzzai1]

Hi, anyone has any clue on how to resolve this issue: recording video in different formats in blackmagic app on my iphone 15 pro max, during recording timeline is running and all, but when checking the video in media or importing it on computer, it cannot play, it's on 00:00, as a still image?

[@LeftClickMage]

Black magic camera app is the same software as actual black magic camera. Honestly surprised me when I entered my schools studio, as I was like.. “hey I know how to use this 50000$ camera”! And I’ve only ever filmed on my iPhone.

[@davidbiagini9048]

I'll use the Final Cut Camera app once they add cinematic mode.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Same!

[@rockrecordreport7136]

So is it really about all over for Filmic Pro? I have the legacy purchase so I don't have to pay to subscribe. But it looks like there are so many new features coming to video apps for iPhones that Filmic Pro might be a moot point about now, or very soon. Their pending fall might not be exaggerated.

[@MrPaulXavier]

I definitely prefer Blackmagic and I also have the legacy version of filmic… I think they really just ruined it for themselves when they went subscription for new people

[@rockrecordreport7136]

@@MrPaulXavier Yes true everyone hated that. But the issue I was raising is that the Filmic Pro feature set might be failing to keep up - especially considering the points in your video on these late developments of these other options. I mentioned in another comment that Filmic does not mess with my 24/48khz sampling rate (selected in Shure app) where iPhone's native video camera does and will not record at the setting I'd selected. Maybe newer iPhones dropped that audio limitation. So on my 12 Pro Max, Filmic Pro still has one good use for me if audio (especially in post) is important on the project.

[@majhoolmaroof2065]

NICE!

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thanks!

[@celiamenes143]

why does your Moment Pro interface look different from mine?

[@MrPaulXavier]

Maybe you have a different phone? Sometimes it changes from phone to phone. Also they just came out with an update not sure if you've checked on that yet

[@celiamenes143]

@@MrPaulXavier I've got a regular iPhone 13. App store says latest version came out 3 weeks ago.

[@MrPaulXavier]

Are you in photo mode or something other than video?

[@2kime]

I downloaded it in WA, but could downloaded the app as such. I have a iphone 15, or is it only available for pro and pro max? Thanks Frans/Bali 😢

[@sirius-seriøs]

it was an iphone xs, not an iphone 11📲

[@Dance_withRoy_]

Is there any free app for photos ?? apple has done this whole stupid thing of putting autoenhancement in photos that eventually destroys all of my phtos . I just need a free app to click photos in 4:3 mode . If portrait and wAngle can be present then great it will be

[@jasonmyers568]

Knowing there probably isn’t a perfect answer - What would be the “best” video app to film a high school soccer game from 20 or 30 yards away?

[@MrPaulXavier]

You really need zoom more than anything else. So a phone with a 5x lens or a third party zoom lens would be best. But you’ll also want a tripod to keep it steady. The app really won’t make a difference

[@jasonmyers568]

Ok great! And thank you so much for the reply.

[@jasonmyers568]

So I am new to most of this - what other settings for an hour plus long video? 4K, HEVC, and all that other stuff. 😂

[@MrPaulXavier]

We’ve got videos for that on our channel! Or even better in our online course.

[@JohnnyVichi]

lets goooooooo

[@TheLinesEnd]

Also, who in the world uses a green or magenta filter over their videos? That is not common at all. Most people who use these apps don’t use filters at all. They shoot in apple pro-res log

[@MrPaulXavier]

No one uses a filter that purposely does that, low quality filters like ND or Polarizers cast green or magenta tints due to the low quality glass. It’s not desired so the tint control helps.

[@TheLinesEnd]

@@MrPaulXavier that’s why you buy quality glass. No way you can expect great results out of a 20 dollar filter. Phones especially need good glass for their filters or not only will they have color casts but they will have bad flaring and it will make the image very soft

[@TheLinesEnd]

@@MrPaulXavier but I agree, most people will buy cheap filters if they buy them at all for their phones. I shoot on an a7iv so I already know the need for quality glass on your filters

[@MrPaulXavier]

Haha I know it’s important to buy good filters. This is for the people who didn’t and now need help fixing it. Shooting in log also doesn’t solve the exposure issue that comes from filming outdoors. An ND filter would still be necessary no matter what picture profile.

[@TheLinesEnd]

@@MrPaulXavier agreed. Heard the word filter and color casts didn’t even register when I commented. I was thinking like built in preset filters. It was late. My brain wasn’t working properly lol That’s my mistake

[@kenamasunsmith3976]

So none of these apps pause? 😢

[@MrPaulXavier]

Rather than pausing you want to start and stop recording and then edit the clips together. It will make your videos much more professional!

[@rockrecordreport7136]

@@MrPaulXavier It's also easier dealing with the smaller file sizes at least in my experiences. I will often stop and restart during a filming session at short breaks in the takes or action just so I have those more manageable files to export and then work with.

[@Florian0711]

Protake is missing here

[@MrPaulXavier]

With the quality of free and one purchase fee options I think protake isn’t competitive with these on pricing. However feature wise it’s good

[@Florian0711]

@@MrPaulXavier Agree. It has a very strong feature set but on the other hand it also runs subscription model like Filmic Pro. This is a major drawback compared to one time purchase options.

[@ultravaluetech24]

No pause button In any of them...

[@MrPaulXavier]

Yeah I realize some people value that but I HIGHLY recommend instead if starting and stopping recording and then editing your clips together rather than pausing and playing. It will make your videos much higher quality through trimming and only using the best parts of the clips. Very few pro content creators use a pause feature while recording

[@ultravaluetech24]

@@MrPaulXavier lol I use it all the time and so does everyone I personally know that creates content for YT with a phone :D It saves so much time in post. I would switch to Iphone but the workflow is absolute garbage on Iphone

[@laabidi-il5my]

Cool

[@MrPaulXavier]

Thank you :)

[@Shadow_Li]

I hope apple could do more in this app😅

[@Andredelapaz07]

So we don’t need a camera, we can just use black magic app on our phones?

[@docgraal485]

Well it depends how advanced you want your videos to be

[@Kara3405]

Update: the Blackmagic Cam app does now support multicam viewing, just like Final Cut Camera.

[@13aker0]

Pro camera by Moment until now (9/1/2024) has no feature to save Proreslog format to an external SSD.. I only learned this after I bought the full dmn package.. wanted to refund this blasted app.

[@charliesaigon]

I think KINO from the Halide folks deserves to be in this conversation.

[@MrPaulXavier]

I'm guessing you didn't watch the video, we have a whole section on kino!

[@charliesaigon]

@@MrPaulXavier LOL... Apologies, the headline misled me into thinking it was a 2 app shootout. Will take a look. Thx.

[@MrPaulXavier]

All good! I couldn’t fit all of the app names in the headline haha

[@sidersproductions941]

Always try to watch a video before commenting. That goes for any video. 🫡

[@TheLinesEnd]

Dude I’m sorry but cinematic mode is trash anyways.

[@rockrecordreport7136]

For the Bokeh effect, one needs real Bokeh effect done right. I'm sorry too, I just work that way.

[@TheLinesEnd]

@@rockrecordreport7136 yep that fake blur never looks good

[@ahrensburgbigman]

nice veidschjo

[@davjamrid]

None of them are all encompassing. My answer is NONE.

[@davjamrid]

Being brand new to apple (iPhone 16 Pro Max), I feel I could take better pictures with my S22 Ultra and the native camera app. It had a pro setting that allowed me to control everything. Why does a $1200 phone come with a camera and no pro-level controls. The hype is not real.

[@sparky1964]

You don't actually tell us that the Final Cut isn't actually free, to link to iPad you need to subscribe, you can't do anything at all without paying £50 a year... yes the iPhone app is pretty good, but you can't link without iPad 😳

[@MrPaulXavier]

I believe in the video I specifically mentioned you would also need to get Final Cut Pro for iPad

[@sparky1964]

@@MrPaulXavier yes you did, but i didn't realise that you couldn't use any function on the iPad without paying, I thought it was just paying for the editing, my mistake obviously

[@SaintsPurgatory]

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