ProMovie Recorder

Don’t get me wrong, the app allows me to film superb videos in 4K 60fps, which by itself, is amazing. But the fact that—while high quality—only mono audio is supported, this makes me give it less stars. I mean, maybe it’s just the fact that I’m a novice, but in all my time consuming 4K content, I have yet to come across a well produced 4K video with JUST MONO AUDIO. I thought we were long past the days where mono was the acceptable standard, what with Dolby Atmos just announced (at the time of this review) for the Apple TV 4K’s latest OS. Maybe I’m being completely oblivious, and couldn’t find the correct setting. Maybe it’s Apple’s own fault for possibly not including at least stereo audio recording on iPhone 8’s microphones, which is what I’m using (I sincerely doubt it). Look, I honestly have no clue as to why I can’t at the very least, record stereo audio while filming 4K video; but if someone out there can explain to my why it’s not possible or if it is and I’m simply overlooking something, then I sincerely thank you. I really hope I’m not coming across as rude; that was never my intention. I am just upset because I recently went on an filming trip, and found out that all the audio came out in mono, not stereo or even higher than that. If it helps, I am using a standard iPhone 8 (not plus) with 64GB, running iOS 11. I believe that at the time I shot the footage, I was specifically running an iteration of iOS 11.3 . Once I hear a response from the developer, I will most likely raise my current rating. I am confident that this is an external issue, apart from the app; so no hard feeling to the devs! 😁

I am a professional filmmaker. I wanted to use my cell phone to shoot a brand new series that I am producing and editing and hopefully selling to a production company or network. I wanted to use my cell phone as opposed to fussing with my Canon camera and lenses. So I was researching, watching videos and reading reviews for weeks and everyone was saying that Filmic Pro was the app to use. At $15 for the app or $20 for the app plus the remote app, I didn’t want to spend that money for an application. So kept digging and found Pro Movie. The morning of my shoot, I found a video where a guy did a side-by-side comparison with filmic pro and pro movie. I watched it while showering and getting dressed. Lol. He went to each feature and then shot video in the exact same location to compare apples with apples. He said he preferred pro movie over filmic pro. I love how the footage looked and decided to get Pro Movie. And at $2.99, it was right up my alley. I downloaded it while I was on set and learned it before I did my first shot. It is super easy to use, the footage is dynamic and it is user-friendly. I do recommend having an external microphone because the audio may not be to the level that you want. This Is definitely for those who want achieve professional looking video without the price and burden of buying a $1000 camera plus lenses, who want to use their cell phones and want to use a super easy app.

I've used a lot of apps for shooting video for online and sales. This app is my go to app for consistent, high quality shooting. The full manual controls are easily accessible, as if they paid attention to that human interface design element in a big way. The huge issue that made me switch from Filmic pro to this one was that Filmic pro had a problem with making the screen dim dramatically after a few minutes of shooting. I shoot with 2 iPhones and an iPad with add on lenses, and the screen dimming is consistent across all devices regardless the screen or others setting on the devices or in the app. This makes Filmic pro nearly unusable in bright, natural lighting after several minutes. ProMovie doesn't have this problem at all. It even has screen brightness sliders in the app itself. It excels in every way, though I do have one request. The data rate on final shots are not always in the stated range. High quality will get you sometimes 100mbps, sometimes less - though the quality remains high, I would like it to reflect the settings more accurately. Other than that, this is my mainstay shooter now. Quite pleased with it.