Blackmagic Camera for Android Users Can Now Shoot Open Gate and in Selectable Aspect Ratios

Blackmagic Camera for Android Update 3.1

Without exploring any jokes about the age-old battle between Android owners and iPhone owners, let’s just look at the facts. Ever since Blackmagic Design rectified the injustice of releasing its Blackmagic Camera app for just iOS devices at launch to include a Blackmagic Camera for Android version, this Android app is quickly becoming a favorite with smartphone video pros.

This new update adds support for shooting open gate, a huge improvement. The app also allows for selectable aspect ratios and the ability to apply Samsung Log LUTS, as well as several new features. Here’s everything new coming to Blackmagic Camera for Android Update 3.1:

• Support for aspect ratio selection and open gate on compatible devices.
• Support for function buttons to select audio sources, false color, zebra, and live stream.
• New Samsung Log calibrated LUTs on compatible devices.
• Remote HDMI monitoring now displays selected remote camera.
• General performance and stability improvements.

Price and Availability

As always, it’s worth noting that the Blackmagic Camera app is free for both iOS and Android devices. The latest version of the Blackmagic Camera for Android app can be downloaded on the Google Play Store here.