Pearla vs Blackmagic | Which iPhone camera app is best?

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Pearla just released a new overhauled version of their camera app and so I decided to compare the update to the industry standard Blackmagic app. I used an iPhone 16 Pro Max for the test footage. ▶︎ FEATURED GEAR: Moment Supercage https://geni.us/BBC8GZ (you can also get a bundle) Beast Handle https://geni.us/EEylD (Amazon) Smallrig tripod https://geni.us/EXEyqaK (Amazon) Lexar SSD https://geni.us/xonjubc (Amazon) or https://geni.us/FLb1l (B&H) Blackmagic (iOS) https://apple.co/3NQ4doM Pearla (iOS) https://geni.us/UAQ3ZbB LEARN MOBILE FILMMAKING! ▶︎ Complete Guide to the Blackmagic App https://geni.us/BlackmagicCamCourse ▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 (SAVE 10%): http://bit.ly/SmartCineSave10 ▶︎ How To Make a Short Film Guide https://geni.us/DIYShortFilmGuide ▶︎ Complete Guide to Smartphone Audio: https://bit.ly/SmartAudioGuide 🎥 Making movies with an iPhone? Check out our LUT Packs! https://geni.us/iPhoneLUTs ▶︎ FAVORITE Apps & Gear: LumaFusion (editing app) on iOS: https://apple.co/2zL3sJW Smartphone Gimbal https://geni.us/BaAGD Hybrid Gimbal https://geni.us/NmUCxt Universal Camera Cage/Grip https://geni.us/QdB1 Tripod Mount https://geni.us/v3pto Mini Tripod https://geni.us/DbUyG Battery Pack https://geni.us/weBviG Small LED Light https://geni.us/Baj8XIB Camera Mount Mic https://geni.us/df8Tcb8 Moment Lenses https://geni.us/ShopMomentLenses Sandmarc ND Filters/Lenses http://bit.ly/ShopSandmarc ReeFlex Lenses https://geni.us/ReeFlexProLenses ▶︎ MUSIC We Use (get 2 months free): https://goo.gl/RcMx4N ▶︎ EDITED with Adobe Premiere Pro https://geni.us/E1XrVk Need more smartphone filmmaking gear ideas? https://www.iphoneographers.tv/apps-gear ▶︎ JOIN this channel to support it and access cool perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Zxb0nqCebD3AZ4S6SmC-g/join ▶︎ CONNECT: http://www.twitter.com/ifilmmakers http://www.instagram.com/watchifilmmakers http://www.facebook.com/iphoneographers ▶︎ SUBSCRIBE & listen to my PODCAST http://bit.ly/AlmostProPodcast If you’re new to the channel it's all about taking mobile & DIY filmmaking to the next level. I share tools, tips & techniques to empower indie filmmakers, YouTube creators, mobile journalists and really anyone who wants to create better videos and movies. I primarily use iOS devices - but most of the tips will work with any smartphone - so if you're an Android user there's plenty of good info here for you, too! :) CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:32 Part 1 - Pearla Update 4:50 Part 2 - Pearla vs Blackmagic 12:07 Wrap-up Disclaimer: We use affiliate links from Amazon, B&H and more. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, which helps support our channel - and it costs you nothing extra. #iphone #filmmaking #cinematography Thanks for watching! ©2025 Splashbox Studios

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