Blackmagic Camera App 3.1 Update EXPLAINED 

Blackmagic just dropped their biggest camera update yet — The Blackmagic Camera App 3.1 Update. We’re talking ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Open Gate, Remote Syncing, and a ton of usability upgrades. We’re talking ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Open Gate, Remote Syncing, and a ton of usability upgrades.


New Lens Button + Dolly Zoom Automation

There’s now a dedicated Lens Button on the right side of the shooting UI.

Tap to view all available iPhone lenses — plus new zoom controls.

The biggest upgrade: Automated Dolly Zoom

  • Set smooth pushes or pulls
  • Choose duration: 1–10 seconds
  • Classic Hitchcock “Vertigo” effect made easy


Expandable Histogram + Clipping Alerts

Tap the histogram → huge fullscreen view for accurate exposure monitoring.

  • Adjustable transparency slider
  • RGB clipping indicators warn of blown channels

Massive upgrade for exposure accuracy.


New Tools Drawer

Tap the three dots (left side) to reveal a new drawer:

  • Presets → Save your full shooting setups
  • Slate → Scene/Take metadata entry
  • Remote Camera Control → Multicam sync + remote monitoring

A true professional workflow inside a phone.


Fullscreen Audio Meters

Tap the audio meter → fullscreen view for safe recording levels.

Perfect for noisy locations or external mic setups.


FPS Panel + Native Time-Lapse Mode

Tap FPS and now you get:

  • Base frame rate + off-speed
  • Brand-new Time-Lapse Mode→ Set interval + duration right in the app


New LUT Button + Bake-to-Clip Option

LUT access is now one tap away:

  • Use LUTs for preview only
  • Or bake them into footage (creative intent locked in)


Fully Customizable Function Buttons (F1, F2, F3)

Turn them on in Settings → Function Buttons:

  • Preset Mode → Save lens, frame rate, shutter, ISO
  • Toggle Mode → Quick switches for AF, AE, WB, Zebras, etc.


2.0x Anamorphic De-Squeeze

Preview your true frame when using anamorphic lenses — no more guessing.


LUT Manager — Import, Export, Delete

Now located inside Settings → LUTs:

  • Import custom film looks
  • Export LUTs to Resolve
  • Remove unused profiles

Carry your look from camera → edit with consistency.


Sync Clips to Controller After Recording

When using Remote Control:

Finished clips can auto-sync back to the controller device.

No more manual transfer chaos.


Exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • ProRes RAW
  • Apple Log 2
  • Full Open Gate recording

Open Gate = full sensor area → more vertical resolution → more cropping flexibility.

On iPhone 16 Pro Max

Open Gate unlocks only when switching color space to Rec.709.


Proxy Live Sync (Real-Time Uploads!)

Proxies upload while recording — not after.

Faster post workflow. Perfect for remote editors.


Live Streaming (Cloud-Based)

You can now broadcast straight from the iPhone to:

  • Blackmagic Cloud (current iOS-supported option)


Final Thoughts

Blackmagic Camera App 3.1 Update brings:

  • Big workflow upgrades
  • Pro-level exposure + audio tools
  • True multicam production
  • RAW + Open Gate support for iPhone 17 Pro Max

This isn’t a small step forward — it’s the iPhone becoming a cinema camera.

Check out the. iPhone Filmmaking Settings You Need to Know This guide walks you step-by-step through the most important settings inside the Blackmagic Camera App

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