The latest release, version 3.4, allows Android devices utilizing the Blackmagic Camera app to integrate more seamlessly into various production environments.
Blackmagic Design is broadening the functionality of its application, addressing user requests with this update to make smartphones more capable in diverse production settings.
Version 3.4 introduces 4K HDMI output with audio, camera control via a companion WearOS app, remote control through REST API, continuous recording pause, Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demand features, and proxy clip management, among other improvements.
With these enhancements, Android phones running Blackmagic Camera can now be effectively used in complex production setups, including remote camera positions. The 4K HDMI output with audio facilitates connection to external monitors, switchers, or recorders, maintaining high-quality video output from the smartphone.
The WearOS app integration enables easy recording management from a smartwatch, ideal for setups where the phone is mounted in hard-to-reach places like rigs, vehicles, or gimbals. Additionally, the REST API and the new Remote Camera Manager simplify multicamera setups by allowing centralized control and monitoring of several Android phones.
The update’s continuous recording pause feature means you can pause and resume shooting without creating new clips, which is particularly beneficial for lengthy activities such as interviews, events, or behind-the-scenes filming.
Furthermore, Blackmagic Camera 3.4 supports Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demands, remote capabilities for the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive, introduces a proxy clip manager, and provides a PCM audio option. The update also enhances LUT handling for some Android models, along with overall performance and stability enhancements.
Key features in Blackmagic Camera for Android 3.4 include:
* 4K HDMI output support.
* HDMI audio output capability.
* Camera control via WearOS app.
* REST API for remote control.
* Continuous recording with pause function.
* Blackmagic Focus and Zoom demand support.
* Remote support for Immersive Camera.
* New Remote Camera Manager.
* Proxy Clip Manager addition.
Click here to download the update.
