As I have covered in prior articles, the main reasons to use FiLMiC Pro when shooting video with an iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) is to achieve control of parameters not traditionally included in the stock video recording app, including bit rate for lower compression, framerate, and proper 48 kHz audio. FiLMiC Pro has also offered reticle and other tools. Although it is backwards compatible with iOS 8, version 5.0 of FiLMiC Pro is now optimized for the new iOS 9, and adds 4K Ultra HD for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. This version is also the the first one to be made with Apple’s new Swift 2.0 App Framework. Ahead is the full list of improvements.
As I have covered in prior articles, the main reasons to use FiLMiC Pro when shooting video with an iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch) is to achieve control of parameters not traditionally included in the stock video recording app, including bit rate for lower compression, framerate, and proper 48 kHz audio. FiLMiC Pro has also offered reticle and other tools. Although it is backwards compatible with iOS 8, version 5.0 of FiLMiC Pro is now optimized for the new iOS 9, and adds 4K Ultra HD for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. This version is also the the first one to be made with Apple’s new Swift 2.0 App Framework. Ahead is the full list of improvements.
- Swift 2.0 App Framework According to the developer, “Version 5.0 offers the mobile filmmaker unparalleled speed, reliability and control. The go-to video app for advanced video project use is now the go-to video app for every day.”
- Pull-to-Point Manual Slider Controls Allows for variable speed smooth and easy pull for many common operations such as focus, exposure, ISO, temperature, tint, and audio gain.
- Top Down Settings Control App settings are now dynamically inter-related and simplified for quick operation and immediate situational awareness of the app’s current configuration.
- New Core Audio Framework
- Voice Processing Optimization
- Peak Limiter
- 4K Ultra HD video support with iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
- Zoom Control Enhancements
- Zoom quality indicator – Color coded to advise of optimal zoom quality
- Zoom presets now indicate their set magnification level
- Advanced Reticle Behavior
- Super smooth focus and exposure reticle adjustments.
- Lock focus and exposure reticles by tapping them directly.
- The focus reticle includes a ‘targeting cross-hair’ for focus accuracy.
- The proximity to the thirds-guide quadrant is automatically identified for quick composition.
FiLMiC Pro currently costs under US$10 (or a similar amount in your local currency) in the iOS AppStore or in iTunes. I hope to cover some of these in more detail in upcoming articles.
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