Have you used Filmic Pro?

[Ambrosia7177]

Hello. I have been busy learning about videography, and it seems that a lot of people recommend ditching iOS's built-in photo/video app, and instead using something like Filmic Pro.

Have any of you used this app for shooting video on your iPhone?

If so, what are your thoughts?

 

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My understanding is that image stabilization is only available through the stock camera app. This makes any other app irrelevant for my uses.

 

[Ambrosia7177]

My understanding is that image stabilization is only available through the stock camera app. This makes any other app irrelevant for my uses.

I have an iPhone 6S Plus, and I don't think it comes with that feature.

Also, I have heard that Filmic Pro (and other apps) make it way easier to lock the auto-focus, adjust exposure, etc but I don't personally know.

I don't like iOS's photo/video app, because it's a PITA to *quickly* zoom in or zoom out (i.e. with one hand). Also, while you can lock auto-focus, with one tap it gets unlocked, so that's not very reliable.

When I shoot with a camera, I *always* shoot fully manual - can't imagine why anyone would choose differently.

As such, I want to be in charge of what happens when, and have the camera stay out of my way. (Although, it's not like you can adjust aperture and shutter-speed on an iPhone 6S Plus?!)

 

[James_C]

I bought the App a couple of days ago. It gives you full manual control. It will allow your videos to have a more professional look as you will be able to lock the exposure settings. It is a must have purchase for what you want to do

 

[mini5apple]

its worth buying 👍

 

[e1me5]

you can record much higher quality video and also have full manual control on all settings (iso, shutter speed, white balance, tint, focus) There is also a paid upgrade for log video that’s pretty impressive.

 

[Ambrosia7177]

I have mixed feelings on it so far...

The UI needs work and is difficult to use on a street corner trying to get dialed in before an interview. (It doesn't have to be that hard to use.)

I especially don't like how the Shutter Speed/ISO control works...