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Blackmagic Camera iOS Update Adds Apple Watch Control and ATEM Integration

digital · 2026-04-17

Hey, so Blackmagic Design just put out version 3.3 of their Blackmagic Camera app for iOS, which is pretty cool for video on iPhones. They've added a feature that works with the Apple Watch, so you can control the camera from your wrist—like starting and stopping recordings or checking audio levels—especially handy when your phone is in a tricky spot. Plus, if you have the Blackmagic Camera ProDock and an ATEM Mini switcher, you can adjust settings like ISO and white balance remotely. This update also supports tactile control with Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demands, and improves the front camera on new iPhones. The app's free on the App Store, and Grant Petty, the CEO, mentioned it helps users elevate their video projects.

Key facts

  • Blackmagic Design released version 3.3 of Blackmagic Camera app for iOS
  • Update adds Apple Watch companion app for remote camera control
  • Supports ATEM camera control when paired with ProDock and ATEM Mini switcher
  • Introduces support for Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demands
  • Enables remote adjustment of ISO, white balance, and shutter settings
  • Available as free download from Apple App Store
  • Includes full-screen portrait HDMI output support
  • Grant Petty is CEO of Blackmagic Design

Entities

Artists

  • Grant Petty

Institutions

  • Blackmagic Design
  • Apple

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