Blackmagic’s Free Camera App Adds Direct Streaming to YouTube and Twitch
Amateur streamers can now broadcast live to multiple platforms without needing extra apps or encoding devices. Blackmagic updated its free Camera app with features that benefit both casual streamers and professional broadcasters.
Direct Streaming on Mobile
The latest versions of Blackmagic Camera for Android and iOS allow direct streaming to YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo. Users just select their platform and enter a secure stream key, eliminating third-party apps or hardware.
Stream Control and Settings
During a live broadcast, the app retains access to essential controls, enabling adjustments like exposure and focus in real time.
Support for Modern Streaming Protocols
The update introduces support for SRT, a streaming protocol favored by professionals for its stability on variable internet connections.
Custom Server Support
Streamers can now also connect to custom RTMP and SRT servers, offering flexibility beyond the built-in platforms.
Enhanced Reliability and Data Safety
The app now provides detailed immediate alerts if an external drive disconnects, helping prevent data loss when handling high-resolution, high-framerate Apple ProRes files that cannot be recorded internally by iPhones.
Blackmagic Camera app update "adds support for SRT, a more modern streaming protocol optimized for networks with less consistent speed and reliability."
Author’s summary: Blackmagic’s updated camera app enables direct mobile streaming to popular platforms with advanced protocol support and safeguards against data loss for professional video workflows.