Open Camera App TUTORIAL (2019 Android Camera Apps)

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-- Open Camera App TUTORIAL (2019 Android Camera Apps) --
When it comes to the best camera apps for Android, Open Camera App is great option - unlocking some powerful settings when shooting video on your Android smartphone or tablet.
At first glance, the range of features can be overwhelming… But with just a basic understanding and a simple process you can get some amazing results filming with your Android device!
In this video we run through a full Open Camera App walkthrough, showing you the ideal settings, features, tips and tricks to film with your smartphone like a PRO, step-by-step!
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[@dylan8736]

The app that encouraged me to take photos professionally on my phone.

[@tagonminmyat7302]

Me too!

[@brainwithani5693]

This app upped my game for sure

[@moy2970]

Three in the morning over here but I know it’s worth the info 💯

[@PrimalVideo]

Damn! Get some sleep hahaha😀 We appreciate the support though!

[@Timepass-ir5dg]

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[@jackie6091]

Justin, you're a superstar!! I just updated to Samsung Galaxy S10+ and lockdown has meant my work can only be delivered via video. You have totally dimistified video settings for me. I am no longer afraid! Thank you!

[@ArmandoBernardino]

Thank you man you made me step up my filming with this tutorial using the open camera app.

[@ZanetDesign]

Hi Justin, thanks for the video. I'm really struggling to get a crisp focus on myself and a slightly blurred background using open camera on my android. Should I use an auto focus because I set it on manual focus, I find my head goes in and out of focuscwhile taking and gesturing to the camera. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@pratikshadhiwar3820]

I needed this so badly,love from india!thankyou😉

[@thomasneal9291]

The software that came with my samsung did an absolutely terrible job on standard landscape photos with high variation in lighting. I installed open camera last week, and this was a perfect intro in how to use it. well done. most of the things covered here apply to both the video and photo modes for anyone who was wondering.

[@ania6701]

Justin,you are brilliant at what you do. I’m a complete beginner,have watched quite a few of your videos now - they are very professional,so well designed not To waste my time but at the same time so clear and informative! Your personality and the way you speak are also spot-on and well-suited for the purpose of the video! Thanks a million and wish you all the best with all your projects!

[@enjoyenglish4381]

A million thanks for this tutorial Justin! Trying to record some card games, but the color changes were diving me NUTS!! Easy to understand and straight to the point, couldn't be better! Subscribed!!

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, thank you for subscribing and showing your appreciation. Enjoy recording your card games! - Hazel, PV Team

[@GrumpyMansREVIEWS]

Great app I started using this app a while ago I learned from your previous video thanks Justin

[@PrimalVideo]

It is great! Thanks!

[@avaava3031]

You are so thorough.., Thank you..so helpful!

[@HelenLovedayDesign]

Thank you so much for this video I've been searching everywhere for a simple clear explanation of how to film my painting process without the colour changing and the focus changing throughout my video, I am SO grateful I have a perfect video finally!

[@PrimalVideo]

Wow, job well done! You're welcome! 😊

[@birjeeshussain6106]

This is so good to hear. I'm also struggling with exactly the same issue filming my painting. The focus keeps changing for me too. Did open camera solve this issue? I'm thinking of downloading the app.

[@vinofilo]

this is a fabulous video that has been very helpful, thanks!

[@ceesika]

Ohhhhhhhhh God! Thank you!!! Been working with the older tutorial and have been soooooo confused! You're a blessing. Thanks!

[@PrimalVideo]

We thought it was time for an updated version 😀 Thanks ceesika!

[@ceesika]

@@PrimalVideo thank you

[@IsmaelAngelus]

Great video, Justin!

[@valdez1d447]

Justin, as always love your videos, love the tips and advice. 👍

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks! 🙏

[@russianwithsergey4416]

Hey Justin, thank you for this video! Thanks to your tutorials I started making educational videos with my Samsung Galaxy S7. I used to believe that I had to buy some very expensive equipment to start but then I learned from your videos that it's not necessary. And it's true, I only bought a mic and a yongnuo light as you advised. I've been using the default camera app but after watching this tutorial I think I'll use Open Camera and even Filmic Pro. Thanks a lot!

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

I don't think android phones support FilmicPro! I agree Justin is a great instructor, so is TubeNoob, I learned a lot from both of them when it comes to filming with Android phones.

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it! Hope it all goes well!

[@1kitts]

@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 Android phones do support FilMic

[@Andy1x]

Thank you for this video Justin. Is there a setting in Open Camera to enable audio output in surround sound or surround sound emulation? I have an Android (Note 8) smart phone. Recording video with the on board camera app does facilitate this, but it seems like default settings in Open Camera does not. I poked around in settings and found nothing. Video Settings / Audio Channels does offer default, mono, and stereo. Actually trying default or mono did produce sound in my 2 rear speakers, but volume was very low and seemed to come with a little distortion. Any ideas? Thanks again!

[@thepoliticalgita6512]

Thank you. Was very helpful.

[@suzithewitch]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you so much for creating this!

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem! Thanks!

[@morvarid73]

absolutely best tutorial ever. very well detailed without being boring or too much. I wish you had the same tutorial for the camera set.

[@PrimalVideo]

Wow thanks Morvarid Rad! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mae_riva]

Thank you for the tutorial!! This is soooo helpful. I'm gonna use this "open camera" on my next vlog!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! Hope it goes well!

[@maynardsantos3056]

hi i need help finding a good wide lens for s9. any recommendation would be really appreciated

[@cathdavis3488]

Brilliant tutorial - de-mystifies the buttons!

[@The_Mend]

Where has this app been all my life? I just-- many thanks Justin!!!

[@PrimalVideo]

Haha no problem! 👍

[@BucketListTravellers]

Thanks for this very helpful video! I thought I'd be able to navigate the app pretty easily myself, but you showed me a few things that I would never have picked up on my own. Thank you so much!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - so glad it helped 👍

[@imsantoshbhaskar]

Superb Tutorial. It has really helped me.

[@JuanPCerqueira]

Man! THAT WAS AWESOME! Thenk you so much!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Juan Pablo! 😀No problem 👍 👍

[@mikemeengs5720]

Thanks for the video...very helpful! Is there a way to record very long videos that aren't saved as multiple 4gig (or whatever it currently is) files?

[@ania6701]

Hi Justin,as always a great video.One question-wasn't sure who to ask...I bough a lavelier mic,boya BY-m1 to shoot with my phone.Following one of your videos I use it with the open camera app,as my own camera doesn't seem to allow external mic. And the sound quality is much better than without the lavelier mic for sure. But today I recorded a voiceover with filmora on my PC,connecting that same mic to the computer directly and Oh my dear what a change in quality....for better!!!!that means it's not the mic that's mediocre as I thought before,it must be the sound card on my mobile that's crap,right? Or STH else?And most importantly,is there any software or app I can buy to connect to my mobile to improve the quality of the sound,that is that will let the BOYA mic shine and thus help me have the sound quality as experiences in the voice over on filmora?? My phone's works with Android.I'd really appreciate the answer as I didn't know who to ask.

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

WOW...thank you...I really needed this!

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it! 😀

[@linakoh4206]

Thank you Justin this is really another interesting review and tutorial too...

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Magdalena!

[@alexanderhamilton876]

That's just great. I just downloaded this app and video (flat) log profile menu is missing as it is also unavailable for Android devices in Filmic Pro. I just went out and got an S20 hoping to capture the highest quality and cannot find a single app to support all these features. Disappointed to find out my newly purchased DJI Osmo Mobile 3 also lacks Android compatability with frame rate etc. Getting seriously frustrated... any insight / suggestions appreciated!

[@BPSchauhan]

Thank You Justin Brown ! Today I brought Boya By MM1 mike and installed open camera. You cleared everything about open camera. My all doubt gone. Thanks !

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it! Good luck with the filming!

[@Yasi_nzi]

Amazing video! Thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice! You're welcome! 🙏

[@janetmartinezmua6269]

Thank you for the walk through, it was a big help.

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem Janet! Glad to help!

[@julianeekkart9444]

I really like you videos!

[@lily-yoga2535]

Hi Justin, thank you for the tuto. Something I don't understand is that OpenCamera settings allow to set file size up to 9Go but it doesn't seem to bypass the 4Go Android limit so long recordings (say 1hour that should be around 8-9Go in FHD) are sliced into 4G0 subfiles. Is there a way to solve that?

[@bodeneivy1006]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, you're welcome!

[@YuukoStudio]

Super useful video! Thanks ♥︎

[@PrimalVideo]

You’re welcome - glad you found it useful 😊

[@PawfectLuxurySofas]

Thank you SO MUCH, very helpful as always,👍😊

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - so glad it helped 🙏

[@sainath2848]

i saw your previous open camera tutorial and subscribed... Now new video in 2019😍😍😍 From India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! Hope you liked it!

[@sainath2848]

@@PrimalVideo yeah!😍

[@Bumpstrous1]

Awesome video, I have a question Would this app allow me to while recording send the recorded material simultaneously to an External Screen without the GUI? If not do you know of such an app. Thank you.

[@DesGreene]

Brilliant guide! Thanks 👍

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice - You're welcome Des! 👍

[@espr7564]

Excellent Justin thanks 😎

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, thanks! 😊

[@XRaym]

Do you know if it is possible to switch between the different lenses when the pho'e as multiple ones ? like google pixel 6 ?

[@rubakasem5532]

This was incredible. I learned a lot thanks to you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Great, glad you liked it!

[@jeffreybraswell8709]

Fantastic. Just trying out filming with Samsung Galaxy and downloaded the app and was confused on some things. Clear, concise tutorial. Much appreciated. Subscribed.

[@jeffreybraswell8709]

Also found setting to capture in flat profile!! Awesome app.

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! Thanks Jeffrey! 😀

[@margaretwinston9926]

so helpful thanks! !

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad we could help! You're welcome! 👍

[@harikamunganuri470]

Wonderful video just loved I really need this video a lot love you so much from india

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Harika! 😀

[@larryking606]

Great Tutorial ! I have downloaded Open Camera ! That will help so much on setting up my Videos ! Thank you for sharing this information !

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it! 😀

[@bjazz68]

Amazing, thank you so much for walking me through this. I had given up trying to find out how to lock the focus or enable advanced features, and you covered all of it. Can I ask you a question please to be cheeky. Is there a way to enable lock focus when the camera being used is the selfie one. In this mode, touching the screen doesn't bring up the green focus box? if it's not possible, I'll just keep my head still. Thanks again :-)

[@bobbymarino]

awesome !! ...but i was getting extreme white flashes in the videos i was recording, when i moved closer to the camera?? will the exposure lock eliminate that ?? or is that some other setting/problem ?

[@dmitrytomko5343]

Superb video man! Appreciate it!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks!

[@GabrielB12]

Many Thanks

[@MaletjeM]

thanks a million!!!!

[@mariap1919]

great help, thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

Happy to help! You're welcome! 👍

[@rickharold69]

Awesome super helpful !

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it! 😀

[@fionawhite4250]

Thank you. Great information and really well presented.

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, Fiona!

[@ed_marin]

Hi Justin! Do you know if this app works in any with a gimbal like de Zhiyun Smooth 4? Thanks!

[@sandystp9624]

On Open Camera.. Is there it can make my Samsung A 50 to take a photo and after the photo is displayed on a computer the background can move with cursor (like 3 D)?

[@HothamsApiary]

Great video. I am trying to find out which (inexpensive) wireless external microphone will work best with Open Camera. What sampling rate should the microphone have? 41.1 kHz or 48 kHz?

[@newspanishschool8946]

What a wonderful video. Thanks a lot for your talent.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@DPNavigator]

Justin Do you have any tips on how I should set up my photo settings?

[@angliqigong-taichi-artesin3205]

Please, can you recommend a cheap external microphone to use with the open camera application? thank you so much.

[@arghentrock]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! No problem!!

[@hentaorista]

thank you, useful

[@PrimalVideo]

👍

[@ThinkTechnikk]

Hi Justin, do you make a video about the best setting Image /Photo for open camera Thanks

[@resrussia]

Excellent and very informative video. I am finally beginning to understand how set all of the options available on Open Camera. One point I discovered about some the options that the app limits the use of some options based the available storage.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Tom! I knew there were features that were limited based on the devices used but it could also make sense to have limits if there's not much storage available or even the speed of the storage (if you're using a slow micro sd card)

[@Vinnisai]

Thank you for this tutorial. Subscribed! From Tamilnadu!!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - great to have you here! 😃

[@hanafarkacova539]

Thank you so much for this video! You saved my videos really! :)

[@PrimalVideo]

Great! No problem, Hana 😊

[@hasanathometex9204]

Thanks for open camera tutorial

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - see you in the next tutorial 👍

[@MrWarwick15]

Good job Bro! Thank you. Rich.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Rich!

[@sheila.elizabeth]

Thank you so much, very helpful video. I was having trouble with white background and the brightness changing every few minutes

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome Sheila - Happy to help 👍 😊

[@AnamiDevGyan]

Thanks for your help sir

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem!

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Thank you so much for this detailed and simple to understand tutorial. I really needed to understand these settings. God bless you! 🙂🙏🏻❤

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, all the best to you - Hazel, PV Team

[@ZiadKreidy]

Many thanks for this superb video. I have a question if you don't mind: since there is no anamorphic desqueezing in this app, Is it possible to do it one way or another? I use a Huawei P30.

[@AACREATIONZYT]

Thanks for the useful information

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem!

[@be.kind.to.animals]

Super helpful video thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad it helped 🙏

[@olivesvlog]

I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

That's great! No problem!

[@mariaafrin3020]

Thank you so much

[@Beardyvlogger]

Nice review, I will definitely try this for my next video!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! Good luck with the video!

[@beetiny8896]

This honestly helps a lot!

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it! 😀

[@UREVIEWSwithFrankieD]

Thank you for this tutorial, I request this video a month ago, I have the galaxy 10+ and I use open camera for almost 2 years..becouse your video long time ago. Perfect video and I was set this app wrong. I shoot all my videos for my channel in 4k...thank you Justin you are our Guru... From California..Frankie D.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Frankie! Hope this video helps 😀While I do really like Open Camera I like the interface and options a little more on Filmic Pro, have you tried that on your s10+?

[@UREVIEWSwithFrankieD]

@@PrimalVideo No ,but I will give a try .And thank you again for all the help you give to the people using phones as a only camera.😉

[@drentrepreneur_ng]

Please can you extend this tutorial to cover the various photo mode of the Open Camera?

[@Tolu.b.artistry]

You are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks! 😀No problem!!!

[@psnKnowledge]

They really should add a way to record with the screen off which would be perfect for Vloggers/Timelapse.

[@macendavid4822]

Very good tutorial thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - no problem!

[@tvenergyproductions1]

I like Open Camera for the options to overcome the 4gb file size limit, and be able to shoot for long periods.

[@rldays9179]

Is there a focus that just keeps everything in focus so your background isn't blurry or foreground isn't blurry or nothing goes in or out of focus. Basically for vlogging selfies so when you are walking around you don't go out of focus or if you look at something you don't have to wait for it to come into focus etc?

[@TheNanofiber]

How do you change the between the 3 cameras on the phone in that app??

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

This was great.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks!

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

I'm looking for an app with manual controlling of ISO, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure compensation. Including the features of Histogram, Angle line, and Format saving. Any recommendations?

[@NewIdeas786]

Very good info

[@samuleung]

Is there a way to use a bluetooth earbug as audio source while shooting video?

[@pzdipuing]

Thank you so much sir❤️❤️❤️

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome 😊

[@emtv2426]

Thank you so much your video really helps ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@PrimalVideo]

No worries! Glad we could help! 👍

[@BaqayePakistan]

Best explanation sir thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks 👍

[@diamantinoguimaraes1719]

Does it use the video stabilization feature as s10 native camera does?

[@drentrepreneur_ng]

Hi Justin Brown, when are you doing a tutorial on HedgeCam 2?