Blackmagic Design has revolutionized mobile filmmaking with the launch of the Blackmagic Camera app for Android. This new app brings the high-end features and controls of Blackmagic’s renowned digital film cameras to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, making professional-level television and film production more accessible than ever.
Professional Tools at Your Fingertips:
Built on the same operating system as Blackmagic’s digital film cameras, the Blackmagic Camera app equips Android users with a suite of professional tools. It supports Blackmagic Cloud, enabling seamless collaboration with editors and colorists around the world.
Transforming smartphones into digital film cameras, the app allows for easy adjustments to frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO. It supports recording in formats up to 8K, making high-quality filmmaking possible on your phone.
Intuitive Interface and Advanced Features:
The app boasts an intuitive interface designed for quick and effortless adjustments. A heads-up display (HUD) provides crucial status indicators, histograms, and focus peaking. Users can autofocus with a simple tap and shoot in either 16:9 or vertical formats. Advanced settings, including monitoring and audio controls, are easily accessible.
Communication is streamlined with a built-in chat feature, allowing Blackmagic Cloud project members to message editors, assistants, colorists, and VFX artists directly. This ensures that everyone on the project stays connected and informed.
Effortless Media Management and Integration
Managing media is a breeze with the media tab, where users can browse, scrub, and review clips. The app links to the DCIM folder, uploads to Blackmagic Cloud, and syncs directly into DaVinci Resolve projects. With a free Blackmagic ID, users can organize project libraries, invite collaborators, and sync media including proxies and high-resolution original across global teams.
Feature Highlights of Blackmagic Camera for Android
- Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones
- Aspect Ratios: 16:9 and vertical (stealth mode available)
- Video Formats: H.264 and H.265 with auto proxy generation
- Controls: Frame rate, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, tint, color space
- Features: Focus assist, zebra, frame guides, histogram
- Recording Options: Time of day/run time, timecode
- Audio: VU or PPM meters
- Media Management: Thumbnail view, scrubber, file details
- Integration: Blackmagic Cloud, DaVinci Resolve
- Sharing: Record to phone, share via Blackmagic Cloud with automatic sync
Availability
The Blackmagic Camera app for Android is now available for free on Google Play, compatible with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones. Transform your smartphone into a powerful digital film camera and take your filmmaking to the next level.
Regarding the launch, Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, stated:
The Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone has been incredibly popular since its launch last year. We are thrilled to now offer Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users the same digital film shooting controls as our professional cameras. Additionally, the Blackmagic Cloud workflow enables recording to Blackmagic Cloud Storage with automatic syncing to DaVinci Resolve. It’s truly exciting to provide even more customers with the ability to get their footage to newsrooms or post-production studios in just seconds.
