Blackmagic Camera App Gets Major Upgrade with Expanded Device Support and New Pro Features
Blackmagic Design has rolled out a significant update to its professional video camera app for Android, bringing support for more devices and introducing several new advanced features.
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| The Blackmagic Camera app interface showcasing new professional features |
Expanded Device Compatibility
Version 1.1 of the Blackmagic Camera app now supports:
- Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a
- Samsung Galaxy S21 and S22 series
- OnePlus 11 and 12 series
- Xiaomi 13 and 14 series
This expansion greatly increases the app's accessibility to Android users, building on its initial release which was limited to select Pixel and Galaxy devices.
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| A user actively engaging with the Blackmagic Camera app in an outdoor setting |
New Professional Features
The update introduces several new capabilities aimed at professional videographers:
- HDMI monitoring support
- 3D LUTs for recording and monitoring
- Pull focus transition controls
- Improved Blackmagic Cloud organization
- Option to dim the screen while recording
- Image noise reduction and sharpening options
- Audio level pop-up display
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| The Blackmagic Camera app in use by a skier, showcasing professional features in action |
Enhanced Flexibility and Performance
Users will also benefit from:
- Ability to save clips to external storage
- Option to disable proxy generation during recording
- Japanese language support
- General performance improvements
Seamless Integration with DaVinci Resolve
The Blackmagic Camera app continues to offer tight integration with Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve video editing software, allowing for a streamlined post-production workflow.
Availability and Pricing
The Blackmagic Camera app remains free to download from the Google Play Store, making professional-grade mobile video tools accessible to a wide range of users. The basic version of DaVinci Resolve is also available at no cost, with a more feature-rich version priced at $295.
This update reinforces Blackmagic Design's commitment to bringing cinema-quality video capabilities to mobile devices, bridging the gap between professional equipment and the smartphones in users' pockets.