Beastcam - Pro Camera

Update: Happy to see that a lot of the previously missing iPhone 15 features are now functional in this app. Can now use Apple Log, ProRes and take 48mp photos with this app. The problems I had with crashing are no longer there. I would still like to see Apple Watch functionality. Updating to 4 stars as promised and will update to 5 if Apple Watch remote is added. Thanks for the updates and a great app! I used this app for the first time after acquiring the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I love the app and its functionality and plan on buying a beast cage when available. There are however some issues, I understand the 15 just launched recently and these issues may be being worked through already. Hopefully an update is coming soon. Here are the issues I’ve noticed in the week or so I have used the app: When leaving the app from photo mode with the 5x tele lens active, the app sometimes crashes upon relaunch. When using 5x tele lens with photo mode, then switching to video mode, the app crashes. Built in iPhone Macro mode does not function in this app. Pro res does not function in this app. There is no way to take 48mp photos. Needs Apple Watch remote functionality for camera mode. I’ll be happy to update my review to 4 stars once the iPhone 15 Pro Max issues are fixed and update to 5 stars if Apple Watch remote functionality is added.

This app is a fantastic alternative to filmic pro, I would like to say that outright. I know many people may be moving over to different apps for professional camera setting on the iPhone and I have to recommend BeastCam wholeheartedly for its exceptional capabilities and reasonable price tag. It’s no surprise that this app is a strong contender along side other services like Protake, Movie Pro, or Pro Movie for an alternate pro film/photo apps. It’s capabilities are truly exceptional for its price tag, and it’s far easier to use than some of its competition. I would love to see some more options as color mapping/profiles go. A flat look or slog color profile alongside the preexisting ability to shoot in 4k 24fps ProRes would make my iPhone a true force to be reconned with. Gimbal optimization would also be a BIG plus, albeit possibly optional with the incredibly unique camera stabilization options BeastCam provides. All in all, this product is fantastic as is even without my suggestions; I truly have very little qualms with the UI or the current onboard capabilities. For the price, it seems like a no-brainer situation in comparison to some of those aforementioned options, with professional results that hold strong against the competition. And yes, it’s a one time purchase for full access to all functionality within the app making it perfect for low-no budget filmmakers who need a quick and cheap alternative app to Filmic Pro’s now weekly subscription only model. I really hope this was helpful to some frugal filmmakers trying to pick the right app for them. You really can’t go wrong with BeastCam, at least until they go subscription only too 😏

Been on the bubble about getting this app for awhile as I already have Filmic Pro for more serious work, and the Moment app. Though I do use that mainly for still photography. Since it was on sale, had to take advantage of the opportunity and grab it. Glad I did however I may not have been happy paying full price at this time. It’s great and has lots of advantages to others I mentioned and potential to contend for the top spot BUT full price may be a bit overpriced IMO right now. That said, I think it will get there if they keep pushing. I have to say I LOVE this interface! It is has down THE BEST DESIGN out there right now for Video. It may look a bit intimidating at first but you quickly fall in love with it. It’s very intuitive and gives you everything right in front of you. Also some of the unique features, like being able to lock both ISO and FPS is huge when going through your workflow to set up a shot. The functionality of the Presets and File Management is fantastic too. Another great feature is the Cinematic Stabilization mode. In the event you’re in a situation where you don’t have a gimbal this produces some nice smooth results and can really save you. The only disappointment is that I discovered when shooting in 10bit HDR, the VA (Visual Analytics) is not available. Hopefully this is a bug as I didn’t see anything about that not being there and will be fixed soon. That’s a big one for me though if you really want to take this app super serious. It was almost enough to knock it to 3.5 if I could. To make it near perfect would be the ability to shoot in a log profile so you have better flexibility in post for color correction and grading.