Lecture on Using the Blackmagic App for Video Recording

Shutter Speed Settings

• Fraction vs. Angle Display: Choose between fractions of a second or degrees for shutter speed. Proponents of 180° shutter prefer degrees.
• Accessing Settings: Tap the settings cog > Camera > Shutter measurement.
• Changing Shutter Speed Display: Default is speed (fractions); change to angle for degrees.
• Adjusting Shutter Speed: Tap shutter speed to open controller; use 180° rule by setting to 180°.

Exposure and Auto Exposure

• Manual Exposure Setting: Control shutter speed and ISO manually.
• Switching to Auto Exposure: Tap the plus-minus button > Auto.
• Exposure Value (EV) Adjustment: Adjust EV if auto exposure is too dark or bright.

Focus Control

• Opening Focus Slider: Use the focus button to adjust focus, but it's not smooth due to haptic feedback.
• Focus Peaking: Use focus peaking overlay for accuracy, enable it through settings.

Heads-Up Display (HUD)

• Layout and Functionality: Tap camera button for main preview; camera picker for selecting camera.
• Frame Rate Settings: Tap to adjust frame rate; understanding of TV-based frame rates like 29.97 fps.
• Aperture Indicator: Displays fixed aperture based on camera selection.

White Balance and ISO

• ISO Settings: Keep ISO low to minimize digital noise.
• White Balance Adjustment: Set manually or lock on record for consistency.

Additional Display Information

• Histogram, Audio Meter, Storage: Shows various levels and remaining storage; can be toggled in settings.

Quality Control Settings

• Resolution and Codec: Choose from 4K, HD (1080P), 720P; codecs like H264, H265.
• Color Space and Apple Log: Options depend on iPhone model; Apple Log provides full manual control.

LUTs (Lookup Tables) and Stabilization

• Using LUTs: Set display LUTs for preview and recording.
• Stabilization Settings: Options like off, standard, cinematic, and extreme affect cropping.

Zoom and Guides

• Digital Zoom: Up to 15x, but quality decreases as you zoom.
• Grids and Guides: Assist with framing and exposure setting.

Media Management and Recording

• Saving Media: Options for saving clips to app or photo library.
• Focus Pull Technique: Methods for achieving focus pulls despite app limitations.

External Drive Recording

• Direct to External Drive: Allows recording directly to an external drive for large files.

Recording Modes and Timelapse

• Vertical Video and Anti-flicker: Options for different shooting needs.
• Timelapse: Set frame capture intervals for creating timelapse videos.