Popular videography app FiLMiC Pro was updated today with a significant new feature for iPhone cinematographers. Users will now be able to take advantage of the LogV2 curve when shooting for greatly improved dynamic range. In photography, dynamic range is defined by the difference between the darkest and lightest regions in an image. For videographers and editors, greater range means more flexibility to shoot in challenging scenarios and much more control when color grading in postproduction.
LogV2 achieves up to 2.5 additional stops of dynamic range on the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, for a total of over 12 stops. According to FiLMiC’s developers, the results rival performance achieved by high-end gear like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Panasonic Lumix GH5S. The app also supports a new target bitrate for 4K footage of up to 130Mbps. While storage intensive, a higher bitrate captures greater detail.
FiLMiC’s developers are also releasing a new professional LUT pack for color grading with more cinematic results. In detail:
FiLMiC Pro is available for $14.99 on the App Store. LogV2 support is part of the optional Cinematographer Kit, a $14.99 in-app purchase.
