Blackmagic’s Free Camera App Now Streams Directly to YouTube and Twitch
Blackmagic has updated its free camera app, enabling amateur streamers to broadcast live on multiple platforms without needing extra apps or encoding devices. The app is available on both Android and iOS.
New Streaming Features
- Direct streaming to YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo by selecting the platform and entering a secure stream key.
- Access to app controls during broadcasting, allowing adjustments to exposure and focus in real time.
- Support for the SRT protocol, favored by professional broadcasters for networks with variable speed and reliability.
- Ability to connect to custom RTMP and SRT servers for additional streaming platform options.
Additional Improvements
The update includes immediate and detailed alerts when an external drive disconnects, helping prevent data loss during high-resolution and high frame rate Apple ProRes recording—which the iPhone cannot natively handle internally.
"While broadcasting, you’ll still have access to the app’s controls so you can adjust settings like exposure and focus on the fly."
"Blackmagic Camera also gains support for custom RTMP and SRT servers for streamers wanting alternatives to the three native platforms now supported."
Author's summary: Blackmagic’s updated camera app simplifies live streaming by supporting major platforms and professional protocols, enhancing flexibility and control for streamers.