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Final Cut Camera

Unleash true directorial power. The app offers granular control over your iPhone’s camera, transforming it into a pro-grade video capture device.

Key Figures

Downloads

7.5M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

12.8K

Publisher

Apple Inc.

An analytical overview of features designed to empower advanced videographers and filmmakers within the Apple ecosystem.

Key Capabilities of Final Cut Camera for Professional Production

ProRes RAW Open Gate Capture

The app supports capturing ProRes RAW in open gate, delivering maximum resolution and superior editing performance for high-end cinematic projects.

Full Manual Camera Controls

It allows users to precisely control capture settings such as ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and manual focus, essential for professional-grade footage.

Genlock Synchronization

This tool provides Genlock capabilities for precise frame alignment across multiple video sources, critical for complex multi-camera productions.

ProRes and Apple Log Codec Support

The app enables recording in professional codecs like ProRes and Apple Log, offering extensive latitude for color grading and post-production workflows.

Live Multicam Integration with Final Cut Pro for iPad

It allows users to connect and control up to four devices for multi-angle recording, seamlessly integrating and syncing footage directly into Final Cut Pro for iPad.

Advanced Monitoring Tools

The tool offers professional monitoring features such as focus peaking, zebra stripes, and LUT preview to ensure perfect exposure and sharp focus during shooting.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Final Cut Camera

What is Final Cut Camera?

Final Cut Camera provides professional controls for video production. It enables Live Multicam sessions with Final Cut Pro for iPad, allowing users to preview, record, and sync multiple video angles. It offers powerful manual settings like shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.

How does Live Multicam work in Final Cut Camera?

Live Multicam connects up to four devices running Final Cut Camera to Final Cut Pro for iPad. Users can remotely preview, adjust controls, initiate recording on all connected devices, and instantly edit synced multicam clips. Background media transfer replaces preview media with originals.

What recording formats does Final Cut Camera support?

Final Cut Camera supports recording in a range of resolutions, frame rates, and codecs, including ProRes and Apple Log. It also captures ProRes RAW in open gate for full-frame resolution and editing performance on compatible devices.

Does Final Cut Camera offer manual controls for video capture?

Yes, Final Cut Camera offers full manual control over video capture. Users can set exposure with ISO and shutter speed, adjust white balance, pull focus, and customize resolution, frame rate, and color space.

What monitoring tools are available in Final Cut Camera?

Final Cut Camera provides focus peaking, zebra indicators for exposure, tilt and roll indicators, crosshairs, and aspect ratio guides. Users can also preview Apple Log video in SDR or HDR with LUTs, and monitor recording time and audio meters.

How can users transfer and store media from Final Cut Camera?

Users can save videos directly to Files or record onto a connected external storage device. Final Cut Camera allows browsing and reviewing footage in its browser. Media can also be transferred directly into a Final Cut Pro for iPad project.

Which devices support ProRes RAW capture in Final Cut Camera?

ProRes RAW capture in open gate with Final Cut Camera requires an iPhone 17 Pro. Other advanced features like ProRes and Apple Log are available on iPhone 15 Pro or later.

Is a Final Cut Pro for iPad subscription required to use Final Cut Camera?

A Final Cut Pro for iPad subscription is required to utilize the Live Multicam feature with Final Cut Camera. The core camera app features do not explicitly state a subscription requirement.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Description

Final Cut Camera puts you in the director’s chair with intuitive pro controls for your entire video production. Seamlessly start a Live Multicam session by connecting up to four devices running Final Cut Camera to preview, record, and sync your video angles in Final Cut Pro for iPad. Capture with powerful settings including shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and manual focus. Easily customize your resolution, frame rate, color space, and more. Quickly monitor your video with focus peaking and overexposure indicators. Dial in the perfect shot for your professional videos with Final Cut Camera. Capture professional footage with full manual control • Easily record in a range of resolutions, frame rates, and codecs including ProRes and Apple Log* • Capture ProRes RAW in open gate for full-frame resolution and incredible editing performance** • Set your exposure with ISO and shutter speed controls • Adjust your white balance using presets or set a custom color temperature • Pull focus to follow the action and keep subjects sharp • Enable timecode options including Time of Day, Record Run, or external timecode • Genlock multiple video sources with precise frame alignment using a compatible sync generator** • Flexibly frame your shot in portrait or landscape with the Center Stage front camera without moving your iPhone*** • Record with Spatial Audio for videos with even more immersive sound**** • Reduce shakiness and movement during capture by enabling stabilization • Lock orientation to ensure your framing is consistent regardless of device position Preview, record, and sync up to four devices with Live Multicam in Final Cut Pro for iPad • Quickly start a Live Multicam session by connecting your device to Final Cut Pro for iPad***** • Remotely preview, adjust pro controls, and initiate recording on all your connected devices right in Final Cut Pro • Instantly edit your multicam clips with preview media that is automatically synced in the Final Cut Pro browser • Save time in post with background media transfer that seamlessly replaces preview media with originals as you work Confirm videos look and sound perfect with powerful monitoring tools • Level videos with tilt and roll indicators or crosshairs for overhead shots • Preview your Apple Log video in SDR or HDR by applying the Apple Log LUT* • Enable focus peaking to ensure footage looks sharp • Properly expose videos using zebra indicators • Frame your shot with aspect ratio guides or grid overlays • Monitor available recording time and audio meters Easily review and transfer media right in the browser • Save videos to Files or record onto a connected external storage device* • Browse and review your footage directly in the Final Cut Camera browser • Quickly connect to Final Cut Pro for iPad and transfer media directly into a project • Conveniently pause and resume media transfers Upgrading to the latest iOS or iPadOS is recommended * Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later ** Requires iPhone 17 Pro *** Requires iPhone 17 or iPhone Air **** Requires iPhone 16 or later ***** Requires Final Cut Pro for iPad subscription