Apple's NEW "Pro Camera" App is AWESOME! | Final Cut Camera for iPhone

Summary

Brandon introduces the new Final Cut Camera app from Apple, offering professional video controls for iPhones and iPads. The app, available on iOS 17.4+, includes features like MultiCam, manual controls, and integration with Final Cut Pro for iPad. It allows for up to four iPhone connections, remote control, and easy multicam editing. Despite being version 1.0, the app's user interface is praised, and it's free with no subscription required.

Takeaways

• 📱 The Final Cut Camera is a new free application from Apple designed to bring professional-level video controls to iPhone and iPad cameras.
• 🔄 It is a standalone application, separate from the default iOS camera app, and offers a familiar interface for Apple users.
• 🎥 The MultiCam feature works in conjunction with Final Cut Pro for iPad, allowing for the use of multiple connected iPhones as camera angles.
• 📲 The app is compatible with any iPhone running iOS 17.4 and above, and the presenter also confirmed its functionality on iOS 18 beta.
• 🔧 Users can adjust settings such as resolution, frame rate, and codec within the app for customized video recording.
• 🕒 An on-screen overlay shows the recording duration based on the current setup, which can vary significantly depending on the device and settings.
• 📊 The app includes an audio meter for tracking audio levels and various manual controls for advanced video adjustments.
• 🔄 White balance and exposure can be manually adjusted with presets available for different lighting conditions.
• 🔬 Focus peaking and an overexposure indicator are included to assist with precise camera settings.
• 📹 The app allows for manual control of zoom and lens switching on supported devices, like the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
• 💾 Videos are not saved to the camera roll by default and can be transferred to Final Cut Pro for iPad for editing, including multicam editing.
• 🎬 Final Cut Pro for iPad has been updated to support multicam editing, making it simple to switch between angles during post-production.

Q & A

What is the Final Cut camera application?

The Final Cut camera application is a new free application from Apple designed to bring professional-level video controls and capabilities to the iPhone and iPad's camera.

Is the Final Cut camera application built into the default iOS camera app?

No, the Final Cut camera application is a standalone application, separate from the default iOS camera application.

What iOS versions does the Final Cut camera application support?

The application is available for every iPhone running iOS 17.4 and above, and it also works on iOS 18 beta.

What is the MultiCam feature in the Final Cut camera application?

The MultiCam feature allows users to connect to live multicam views and control multiple camera angles from the iPad, integrating with Final Cut Pro for iPad and more.

How many iPhones can the MultiCam feature connect to simultaneously?

The MultiCam feature can connect up to four iPhones simultaneously.

What are some of the manual controls available in the Final Cut camera application?

Manual controls include zoom, focus, white balance, exposure, shutter speed, ISO, and manual focus settings.

Can you record video directly to an external storage device using the Final Cut camera application?

Yes, for iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and newer models, you can record straight to an external storage device, such as an SSD or SD card, via USB-C.

How does the Final Cut camera application integrate with Final Cut Pro for iPad?

The application allows for media transfer to the Final Cut Pro for iPad application, enabling multicam editing and advanced video production features.

What is the process for recording with live MultiCam in Final Cut Pro for iPad?

You create a new project, select 'Record with Live MultiCam,' connect to the desired devices, and then start recording, controlling all devices from the iPad.

How easy is it to switch between different camera angles during multicam editing in Final Cut Pro for iPad?

Switching between different camera angles is simple and can be done by tapping on the desired angle in the multicam view, with the option to automate the switching at specific intervals.

What are some of the audio options available in the Final Cut camera application?

Audio options include an audio meter for tracking audio levels, the ability to change the input source, and audio monitoring with the option to set devices to solo or mute.

How does the Final Cut camera application compare to other professional video applications like Blackmagic and Filmic Pro?

While it may not have as many features as some third-party applications, the Final Cut camera application offers a better user interface and integrates seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem, including the iPad.

Outlines

00:00

📱 Introduction to Final Cut Camera App

Brandon introduces the new Final Cut camera app from Apple, a free application designed to bring professional video controls to iPhones and iPads. It's a standalone app with a familiar interface resembling the default iOS camera app. The app offers advanced features such as multicam view, resolution and FPS adjustments, and an audio meter. It also includes settings for codec, format, color, dynamic range, stabilization, and grid overlay. The video demonstrates the app's interface and settings, highlighting its ease of use and professional capabilities.

05:02

🎥 Exploring Manual Controls and Multicam Features

The script delves into the manual controls available in the app, including zoom, lens selection, white balance, exposure, and focus. It discusses the ability to record with different lenses and the manual adjustments for shutter speed, ISO, and autofocus. The video also explains how to save and transfer media to the Final Cut Pro app for iPad, emphasizing the multicam feature that connects up to four iPhones for simultaneous recording and control. The integration with Final Cut Pro for iPad is showcased, demonstrating how to set up and monitor multiple camera angles.

10:02

🖊️ Editing Multicam Footage with Final Cut Pro for iPad

The final paragraph focuses on the editing process of multicam footage in the Final Cut Pro app for iPad. It describes how to import multicam clips into the timeline, switch between camera angles, and automate the switching process. The ease of editing with the app is highlighted, including the ability to adjust audio sources and manually cut clips. The script concludes with the presenter's positive impression of the Final Cut camera app and its integration with iPad, suggesting it could replace other professional video apps due to its user interface and functionality.

Keywords

💡Final Cut camera

Final Cut camera is a new, free application from Apple designed to bring professional-level video controls and capabilities to the iPhone and iPad's camera. It is a standalone application, not integrated into the default iOS camera app. The script mentions that it has a familiar look and feel, resembling the default iOS camera app, and offers advanced features like manual controls, multicam view, and integration with Final Cut Pro for iPad.

💡MultiCam feature

The MultiCam feature in the Final Cut camera app allows users to connect and control multiple iPhones as cameras, which can be monitored and controlled from an iPad. It is highlighted in the script as a key differentiating factor from other video recording apps like Blackmagic and Filmic Pro. The feature is used to record from different angles simultaneously, enhancing the video production capabilities on mobile devices.

💡iOS

iOS is the operating system developed by Apple for its mobile devices, including the iPhone and iPad. The script mentions that the Final Cut camera app is available for every iPhone running iOS 17.4 and above, indicating the compatibility requirements for using the application.

💡Resolution

In the context of the video, resolution refers to the number of pixels used to form the image in a video recording. The script discusses the ability to change the resolution in the Final Cut camera app, with options ranging from 4K to 720p or 1080p, which affects the quality and detail of the recorded video.

💡FPS

FPS stands for Frames Per Second, which is the number of individual images (frames) that are displayed per second in a video. The script mentions the ability to change the FPS in the app, with options from 20 to 60 FPS, impacting the smoothness and motion portrayal of the video.

💡Codec

A codec in video recording is a method for compressing and decompressing digital video. The script refers to the option to choose different codecs in the app's settings, which can affect the file size and quality of the recorded video.

💡Stabilization

Stabilization in video recording refers to the process of reducing or eliminating the undesired motion or 'shakiness' in the footage. The script mentions the option to turn on or off stabilization in the app, which can help produce smoother video by compensating for camera movement.

💡Focus peaking

Focus peaking is a feature in video recording that highlights the areas of an image that are in focus, usually with a colored outline. The script describes how the Final Cut camera app uses focus peaking to assist users in achieving precise focus on their subjects.

💡External storage device

An external storage device is a separate hardware component that can be used to store data, such as video files. The script mentions the ability to record directly to an external SSD or SD card via USB-C for users with an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, providing more flexibility in storage options for video recording.

💡Final Cut Pro for iPad

Final Cut Pro for iPad is a professional video editing application from Apple, which integrates with the Final Cut camera app. The script discusses how the multicam feature in the app allows for easy editing and switching between different camera angles recorded on multiple iPhones, all controlled from the iPad.

💡Shutter speed

Shutter speed in video recording is the length of time the camera's shutter is open, affecting the amount of light that enters the camera and the motion blur in the video. The script explains how users can manually adjust the shutter speed in the Final Cut camera app, with options ranging from 1/48 to 1/60, to achieve desired effects in their videos.

💡ISO

ISO in video recording refers to the sensitivity of the camera's sensor to light. The script mentions the ability to manually adjust the ISO in the app, allowing users to control the exposure and noise levels in their video recordings.

Highlights

Introduction of Final Cut camera, a new free application from Apple for professional video controls on iPhone and iPad.

Final Cut camera is a standalone application, not integrated into the default iOS camera app.

Availability for all iPhones running iOS 17.4 and above, including compatibility with iOS 18 beta.

Familiar interface design similar to the default iOS camera app for ease of use.

MultiCam feature for live multicam connectivity and control, differentiating from other video apps.

Adjustable resolution and FPS settings, including options for hvc prz HDR and SDR, 4K, 720, or 1080.

Display of recording duration based on current setup and device capabilities.

Audio meter for tracking audio levels from the source.

Settings access for codec, format, color, dynamic range, stabilization, and mirror options.

Grid overlay and aspect ratio adjustment tools for composition.

Overexposure indicator to prevent blown-out shots in auto mode.

Focus peaking feature for manual focus assistance.

Audio input source changeability from device to external microphones like lavalier mics.

Manual controls for zoom, lens selection, and white balance adjustments.

Shutter speed and ISO adjustments for manual exposure control.

Autofocus and manual focus options with real-time value changes.

Orientation lock and front-facing camera options with similar settings.

Non-default saving process requiring manual transfer to the camera roll or Final Cut Pro for iPad.

Direct recording to external storage devices supported for iPhone 15 Pro or newer models.

Final Cut Pro for iPad update required for multicam feature integration.

MultiCam capability to connect up to four iPhones for simultaneous control and monitoring.

Real-time remote control of connected cameras from the iPad during multicam recording.

Multicam editing in Final Cut Pro made simple with automatic angle switching and audio control.

Option to manually cut and edit multicam clips in the timeline.

Final Cut camera app's user interface praised as superior to third-party professional video apps.

Final Cut camera app is free with no subscription required, a notable advantage over other apps.

Potential for Final Cut camera to replace other professional video apps despite being version 1.0.

User's personal preference for Final Cut camera over other apps like Blackmagic and Filmic Pro.

Transcripts

what's up guys my name is Brandon and

Final Cut camera is here this is a new

free application from Apple that just

launched today and this is going to

bring professional level video controls

and capabilities to the iPhone and the

iPad's camera this is basically what

I've been waiting on for many many years

now it's not built in to the camera

application it is in its own Standalone

application so in this video I'm going

to be showing you how to best use the

application to take better video the new

MultiCam feature works with Final Cut

Pro for iPad and more so first off this

application is available for every

iPhone running iOS

17.4 and above now I do have this

running on iOS 18 as well and it runs

perfectly fine on the beta okay so going

into the application you will notice a

very familiar look it looks very similar

to the default iOS camera application

and that of course is because this is

coming from Apple themselves so it is a

very familiar look and we're going to

start from the top to the bottom here so

up in the top left we're going to have

our multicam view or where we can

connect to the live multicam which we

will show that here in a moment I do

think that is one of the big

differentiating factors from this versus

Blackmagic filmic Pro and all the others

which we'll talk about later on up top

in the middle when you tap on that you

get the option to change your resolution

your FPS all of that so we can change

between hvc prz HDR and SDR 4K 720 or

1080 and then we can change from 20 4 to

25 30 and 60 FPS also this overlay on

the screen will show us how much time we

can record so we have about 5 hours and

43 minutes based on our current setup

now if I were to switch this to Apple

proes you'll notice that goes all the

way down to 7 minutes so keep an eye on

that that's going to tell you how much

video you can record based on your

settings and then over here on the right

underneath of the settings icon you can

see we have our audio meter so it's

going to track the audio coming from the

source which at this point is my camera

and up in the top right we have a

settings icon so this is just another

area where you can access those settings

along with some additional settings so

we have our codec our formats we have

our color and dynamic range below that

we have stabilization so you can turn on

or off stabilization and you will notice

a minor crop to make up for the

stabilizing of the video we have mirror

front camera so you can mirror the look

of the front camera then over here we

have tools so you can turn on a grid

overlay and you can choose if you want

that to be square or 4x3 so you can

change the aspect ratio of the grid so

that's what Square looks like and that

is what 4x3 looks like and then below

that we have our overexposure indicator

so if you turn that on it will notify

you via this red indicator when a shot

is Overexposed so since I have bright

lights on right now and a lot of white

pretty much the whole frame is being

Overexposed since I am in auto mode

right now and then below that we have

focus peaking so if I go to focus on a

subject you will see that we have the

green outline that shows our Focus

speaking as the indicator color and then

we also have the audio tab where you can

change the input source from this device

which is the iPhone to maybe something

like a lavalier mic that you have

connected via Bluetooth or through the

USBC or lightning Port so down here at

the bottom is where I can see myself

spending most of my time in this

application where I'm going to adjust it

for manual controls and that's because

with this little magnifying glass with

the plus when you tap on that that

allows you to zoom out or zoom in on a

subject you can see it has a really slow

kind of cinematic Zoom to it you can see

the zoom range right here on the left

and then on the right you can change

between the lenses so you could also do

that right here above the record button

so since I have a 15 Pro Max I have

three different lenses to choose from so

we have a 13 mm which is going to be the

ultrawide lens and then we have the 24

millim lens which is the main lens and

then we have the

120 mm lens which that is the telephoto

lens now what's interesting is when you

switch to these lenses it's not going to

switch back like if you have 120 mm set

you better make sure that object or the

subject is far away from the camera at

120 mm equivalent and that's because

it's not going to switch back to another

camera like for example if I go to the

ultrawide lens right here and I try to

zoom in a lot on a subject it's not

going to look very good because it's

using the ultrawide lens to zoom in it's

not going to switch to another lens just

because I want to zoom in 10x on the

ultrawide you know lens and then over

here we have this up Arrow or you can

simply swipe up like you can in the

default camera application and down here

on the bottom left we have our white

balance so when you go into here you

will see a couple of different options

so we can change our white balance on

this little slider right here so you can

get a manual white balance and also if

you tap on where it says fixed that's

where you can change the white balance

between a few different presets so you

have automatic fixed and then you have

daylight Shadow cloudy tungsten

fluorescent and Flash and then next to

that we have our exposure options so we

have an exposure wheel right here where

we can change the exposure manually and

then if you tap on where it says Auto

this is where you can change the shutter

speed as well so you have the shutter

speed and the iso also in here so if I

tap on shutter I can change the shutter

speed down you can see we even have a

148 right there so instead of just going

to 50 you can go between 48 and 50 and

then back down to 33 and then up to 60

96 and so on so if you're shooting in 24

FPS and you want to have a shutter speed

of 148 you can choose that right there

I'm going to stay at 160 since I am

shooting in 30 FPS but from here you can

also change the iso so we have the iso

right there you can change that you can

make that really high or as low as 64 if

you're doing it manually and then you

have autofocus right here so you can set

a manual focus if you would like to so

once you slide over that will set it to

manual focus automatically and if you

tap on manual that will switch it back

over to automatic and it will change the

values in real time based on what it's

focusing on as well so if you wanted to

keep it around that area you can see the

values changing and then if you want to

lock the orientation you can do that

either left right or portrait and then

you also have your options for your

front-facing camera which are basically

the same except for just not as many

options so when you shoot a video you'll

notice that the interface looks again

very similar to what we see in the

default iOS camera application so this

turns into a top button up top we have

our duration of that video and when you

press on done that will save it over

here in the left so this is not actually

saved into the camera roll by default

you will need to save this to the camera

roll by default so you can see there's a

couple of options down here on the

bottom left so when you click on this

right here that's going to do a media

transfer over to the Final Cut Pro for

iPad application and this ties into the

whole multicam feature which we'll talk

about here in a moment but if you want

to save this of course you just tap on

the share icon and you will be able to

save the video it will also show how big

of a file size that video is now if you

have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and

newer you can record straight to an

external storage device so I have an SSD

right here that plugs in Via USBC and

once you plug that in you will see down

here right below the record button we

now have an option to save directly to

that device or you can also toggle on to

just record straight to your internal

storage device so you can select that

right there you can do it for an SSD or

even an SD card if you have a USBC

adapter for that SD card if you plug

that in you will see the same option

right below the record button okay so we

have Final Cut Pro for the iPad opened

up you do need to make sure that your

Final Cut Pro is up to dat because this

update also was just released today so

we're going to go to new project we're

going to new project we'll skip this

section right here but you can see we

have the new option there for record

with live multi cam now if you press on

that it's going to instantly show you

the different angles and the different

devices that you can connect to multicam

now multicam can connect up to four

iPhones and you monitor all those

iPhones you can control them straight

from the iPad itself now this does work

over Wi-Fi so you do need to have all

those iPhones on the same Wi-Fi network

okay so it shows our known devices here

so it uses our iCloud account to pull up

automatically the known devices so we're

going to select the ones that we have

the Final Cut Pro camera application

opened up on so you can usually tap on

these but for whatever reason it's not

working for me so we'll just go to the

little eye right here and connect to

device so there we go we have it pulled

up right there we'll do the same for the

15 Pro Max here we'll connect to device

this way now 15 Pro Max main let's see

if this one connects okay so all of them

are added now so here we go we have all

four angles added in here so we're going

to have our options here if you want to

change the resolution the orientation

frame rate pror you have your HD r or

SDR I'm going to switch to SDR you can

have this option here for any one it can

start recording so any connected device

can control all device recording and

then camera indicators is something I

would definitely recommend having on

it's off by default this shows the

recording time left and the battery

level for every device that is connected

so we have four different camera angles

here so we have two that are pretty

similar pretty much the same we have

this angle right here and then this

angle right here so two close-ups and

two kind of far back shots right there

so what's really interesting is you can

see again you have the different numbers

right here so you can see angle one 2 3

and four you can change the audio for

these so if you want to do audio

monitoring you can see that we have our

audio levels right there these three

dots will show you the option to rename

or rotate so if you want to rotate a

specific uh you know camera angle you

can do that there as well and if you

wanted to make one of these really big

you can do that so we just go to the

maximize and you also get additional

options here where you can change

between the different lenses and all of

that so you can basically remote control

you know these different cameras that

are connected so if I wanted to switch

this to the 120 millimeter lens I can do

that on the fly through my iPad even

though that's that iPhone right there I

don't have to touch it to change some

pretty Advanced you know functionality

of that camera so that is awesome to

have built in right here so we're going

to go to record so we're now going to

record from all four camera angles you

could also change the focus as you can

see right here I can change the focus on

all of these different different cameras

so we're just going to you know record

this for about 15 seconds so I can show

you guys how this looks when you

actually edit this in the Final Cut Pro

application because it is awesome I've

never seen multicam editing so easily

done so we're going to end this

recording and now we're going to tap on

done right here and now we have our

Clips right here our multicam clip right

here we're going to Simply drag this

down into the timeline and you'll notice

that we only have one camera angle that

it shows right here so to get to the

multicam view you just go to multicam

right here we're going to change this

volume so I don't hear myself so we're

going to change the volume and go back

to multicam so from here if you wanted

to switch between the different angles

you could just simply tap right there

now to actually change this on the

timeline you'll probably already notice

that it did make a cut right there and

that's because let's just say we want to

change the angle every 3 seconds so now

we're on 3 seconds if I simply switch to

a different angle it's going to cut and

switch that angle automatically in the

timeline so now if we go to 6 seconds

for example and I want to change to this

iPad Pro cover I'll just select that so

now for the next you know 3 seconds or

whatever I'm going to have that angle so

now if we go to 9 seconds and I switch

to this angle it's going to switch there

as well just simply by tapping on the

angles down here and if we preview that

you can see how it is switching between

these different angles so let's say we

want to go back to this closer up view

of myself we can do that and then one

last time we'll go back to the closeup

of the iPad case so there we go and now

we can go ahead and play this from the

top and you'll see how it switches

between the different angles right there

so it's smooth and it's so simple to

change this and it's actually going to

show it's going to highlight the angle

down here as well when it switches to

that clip now you might also notice that

we have this little s down here and that

is for the audio so if you want to

change the audio output I think most

people would probably do solo that way

if you have a you know a lavalier mic or

an external mic that you're recording

your voice from you might want to have

this set to solo and for for the device

that it's connected to for the device

that the lab mic is connected to and

you'll probably want it to be muted for

every other you know camera unless

you're doing like an interview style

then you will want to have this be you

know auto switch or just on so you can

see the different options there but for

my instance I'm just going to have all

these muted and I'm only going to have

one be the main audio output so it's

only going to play audio from this

specific phone which is the 15 plus and

if you didn't want to split the clips

right here for whatever reason you do

also have the option over here on the

right to simply switch only so it says

tap a thumbnail to make it the active

angle so if you want to manually cut

everything up yourself you can choose

that as well and then of course if you

wanted to add different effects

transitions titles all of that you can

go ahead and add those right in here so

we want to zoom and pan I'll just add

that in there let's see how that looks

probably won't look great but we can

change that in here in the new Final Cut

Pro for iPad so that's how the different

angles look so multicam is awesome and

it's way easier than I even imagined it

would be and it's it's awesome that you

can start editing this as well before

the files are fully transferred to your

iPad so that is a first look at the

Final Cut camera application for the

iPhone and also a look at the multicam

functionality in the new Final Cut Pro

for iPad so I think this is awesome I do

think I'm going to start using this over

applications like Blackmagic and filmic

pro now I know it's not quite as you

know featur as those applications but

keep in mind this is still version 1.0

so I'm sure it will get better with time

and plus to me the UI is far better than

it is on other third party professional

video application so I will be using

Final Cut camera and it is free there

are no subscriptions or anything since

it is through Apple themselves so let me

know in a comment down below what you

think of the new Final Cut camera

application for iPhone and also how it

integrates with the iPad for Final Cut

Pro for iPad and multiv view could that

be the killer feature of the iPad that

we've been waiting for for a while

probably not but for a certain

demographic it might be but let me know

your thoughts down there in the comments

thanks for watching and I'll see you in

the next one