Complete Guide to the Blackmagic Camera App

Learn how to master the Blackmagic Camera app and shoot professional quality video with an iPhone.

Learn how to master the Blackmagic Camera app in this in-depth video training series. This is the iOS and Android camera app that has taken the mobile video & filmmaking world by storm!

In this guide I start with the basics of getting to know the app, then learn how to use it to shoot professional quality video with your iPhone.

Covers these topics and more:

• Choosing resolution and frame rate

• Manually control white balance, exposure and focus

• Using histograms, zebras and focus assist

• Shooting slow motion

• Automatic rack focus controls

• Using presets to quickly repeat different shooting setups

• Audio settings

• Shooting Apple Log

• HDMI video monitoring

• Wireless remote camera control

• Using Blackmagic Cloud

• Overall Best Practices for before, during and after your shoot

Suggested Requirements:

• A compatible iPhone or Android with the Blackmagic Camera app installed (it's a free app).

• Note, this is NOT a filmmaking "how to" course. Here we focus on how to use the Blackmagic Camera app to create high quality videos and films. Check out our companion course "Smartphone Cinematography 101" for comprehensive lessons on the craft & techniques of visual storytelling and shooting mobile video.

• Additional note: The app is now available for both iOS and Android devices. This course was made using an iPhone, but most of the features and operations are the same. Although, some features demoed in the course do require an iPhone (like for ProRes) or an iPhone 15/16/17 Pro or Pro Max to use (for Apple Log), however, you do NOT need a latest generation iPhone to use most features in the app.

Don't wait to create! Start today and unlock the potential of this amazing mobile video app.