Comments on: Mobile Video: Filmic Pro Proves too Buggy to Use.

By: Walter Biscardi

Walter Biscardi — Tue, 23 May 2017 11:59:28 +0000

A single SSD can cause all sorts of issues for video playback. I have no issues at all with footage from the iPhone whether it’s Filmic or Mavis.

By: Mark Savage

Mark Savage — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:04:24 +0000

I finally took the plunge and purchase Filmic. I was pleased with the footage when viewed on an iDevice, as captured. I liked the control over the exposure etc., but I too was frustrated by the inability to store settings, meaning I had to chose resolution and frame rate every time.

More importantly though, I am now finding the footage very difficult to work with in Premiere Pro, with stuttering and stalling of the video, whilst the audio plays on. I am not entirely sure whether it is the fault of Filmic or Premiere, but either way it is extremely frustrating. I can rule out it being the computer as it is a maxed out iMac, 5K screen, SSD etc.

By: Michael Barry

Michael Barry — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:24:47 +0000

You can. First, long press on the display in the area where you wish to lock focus. ‘AE/AF Lock’ will appear on the diaplay. Both focus and exposure are now locked at the same touch point.

You can then vary the exposure by dragging up or down anywhere on the screen. After the exposure is set, it will remain locked at that setting. To unlock focus and exposure, tap anywhere.

By: Walter Biscardi

Walter Biscardi — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:52:52 +0000

Does the built in camera app support iris controls yet? That was one of the compelling reasons for me to look for a third party app. I'm about to start a new gig that will involve a LOT of social media work and the phone / camera will come into play quite a bit with that. The one thing I really hate about the on-board app is the constant iris changing as the camera moves around. I've yet to download MAVIS but that's the next one I'm looking at.

By: Michael Barry

Michael Barry — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:33:15 +0000

I meant to say far LESS compelling reason…sorry about that!

By: Michael Barry

Michael Barry — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:31:37 +0000

I have discovered exactly the same issues with Filmic Pro: focus drift (even when locked), jittery panning, frequent crashes, laggy/slow and a total battery hog. Very much a let down.

Now that the built in app supports 4K video at 50mpbs, there is a far compelling reason to look for other apps. It’s good enough. 50mbps is sufficient to capture all the detail necessary.