Blackmagic Camera App Now Streams Directly to Major Platforms
Blackmagic has released an update to its free Camera app, enabling amateur and professional streamers to broadcast live directly to YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo without needing extra apps or encoding devices.
New Streaming Capabilities
- Available on both Android and iOS versions of the app.
- Users simply select the streaming platform and enter a secure stream key to start broadcasting.
- App controls remain accessible during streaming, allowing adjustments to exposure, focus, and other settings in real-time.
Support for Advanced Streaming Protocols
The update introduces support for the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol, commonly used by professional broadcasters to maintain quality over less stable internet connections.
Additionally, users can now connect to custom RTMP and SRT servers, offering alternatives beyond the default YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo platforms.
Additional App Enhancements
- Immediate and detailed alerts notify users if an external drive is disconnected, reducing the risk of data loss.
- This is especially useful when working with high-resolution, high-framerate Apple ProRes files that cannot be recorded internally on iPhones.
"Both the Android and iOS versions of the Blackmagic Camera app can now stream directly to YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo, removing the need for third-party apps or additional encoding hardware."
"The update also adds support for SRT: a more modern streaming protocol frequently used by professional broadcasters that’s optimized for networks whose speeds and reliability are less consistent."
Summary: Blackmagic's updated Camera app simplifies live streaming by integrating direct, high-quality broadcasts to major platforms and supporting professional protocols, improving usability for amateurs and pros alike.