Blackmagic Design introduces free professional-grade camera app for Android

by / ⠀News / April 18, 2024
"Professional Android App"

Blackmagic Design, the DaVinci Resolve editing software creator, is set to launch its free camera app on Android devices. This application, designed for budding videographers, is expected to include high-grade professional features, becoming a formidable tool for video enthusiasts.

Initially made available to iPhone users, the Blackmagic Camera app was primarily designed for easy video transfers from mobiles to desktops. The app offers advanced features like customizable film grain, white balance settings, exposure, and focus adjustment capabilities. The highly praised app also promises high-definition recording, putting Android users on par with their iPhone counterparts regarding video creation.

Android users have long struggled with mediocre camera apps, prompting many to switch to the iPhone for its superior video recording capabilities. Blackmagic Design, however, hopes to change this narrative and recently previewed the app’s capabilities at the National Association of Broadcasters exhibition in Las Vegas.

Android’s upcoming pro-grade camera app by Blackmagic

This app aims to equip Android users with sophisticated controls and advanced recording capabilities like iPhone users.

While the company has not yet disclosed the release date or compatibility details, they released a preview video showcasing the app’s functionality on Samsung S24 and Google Pixel 8 Pro. Speculations abound regarding its compatibility range, with many hoping it will work across all Android devices.

The soon-to-launch Blackmagic Camera app is expected to feature advanced functionalities of professional equipment, including diverse lens options, adjustable frames per second (FPS), shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and tint modifications. The app is set to connect with DaVinci Resolve for swift device transfer.

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High-cost video recording apps like Filmic Pro are used to lead the Android market. However, with Blackmagic’s free camera app, the competition may escalate, potentially causing a price drop for consumers. Meanwhile, Android users anxiously anticipate this groundbreaking move in mobile cinematography.

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Kimberly Zhang

Editor in Chief of Under30CEO. I have a passion for helping educate the next generation of leaders. MBA from Graduate School of Business. Former tech startup founder. Regular speaker at entrepreneurship conferences and events.

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