Use Final Cut Camera to Improve Videos on IPhone
Apple has a new free app for professional videographers that goes a step beyond the average camera app. It’s called Final Cut Camera, and not only does it offer more advanced controls for video recording, but it also plays well with Final Cut Pro for iPad, allowing you to record a multi-camera session. Final Cut Camera supports up to four cameras for the Live Multicam feature in Final Cut Pro for iPad, and you can record using any iPhone or iPad that supports the app, as long as they’re signed into the same iCloud account.
Advanced controls in Final Cut Camera
Final Cut Camera is designed specifically for those who record video for a living, giving you advanced features such as finer control over zoom, an overexposure indicator, and controls that let you adjust exposure, white balance, and focus.
You can easily adjust all of these settings with the viewfinder turned on and even get feedback on all your changes. Final Cut Camera makes it easy to set the correct exposure and white balance, something that isn’t always possible with the default Camera app.
Put your old iOS devices to good use
Your latest iPhone is probably used a lot, but you may have older iPhones and iPads lying around unused. If you record a lot of video, you can use Final Cut Camera and older iOS devices to set up a Live Multicam session with Final Cut Pro for iPad. Most people probably don’t have all the devices needed to make this setup work, but videographers will likely be able to use it to their advantage.
Why you should try Final Cut Camera
If you record video and want more control over your iPhone’s camera, Final Cut Camera is a great option. The standard Camera app gives you a lot of freedom in managing your video footage, but Final Cut Camera takes it up a notch. It is highly customizable and was designed to allow you to fine-tune every element of your video recording. Even if you’re not a professional videographer, I suggest trying Final Cut Camera once to see what it can do. This could possibly be a great tool when you’re recording clips for your next TikTok or Instagram Reels video.
The great thing is that this app is available for free, making it accessible to a large audience. Of course, the real standout feature—Live Multicam—requires an active subscription to Final Cut Pro for iPad. It costs $49 per year and requires a powerful M-series iPad.