How to Set Up 4K SDR Video in Blackmagic Camera on iPhone

Before you begin: Blackmagic Camera for iOS. Screenshots: version 3.5.20 on iPhone 14 Pro Max. Start from your preferred baseline; changing these settings affects subsequent recordings.

Open Blackmagic Camera on your iPhone. Start in the Camera view. This walkthrough uses version 3.5.20 on an iPhone 14 Pro Max; available formats may differ on other devices.

Tap Settings at the bottom. The recording, camera, audio and monitoring settings appear in this scrollable list.

In Settings, tap Codec.

Use HEVC for this recording setup. Check that your editing software supports it.

In Settings, tap Resolution.

Choose 4K for the recording resolution. Larger recordings require more storage.

In Settings, tap Color Space.

Choose Rec.709 for an SDR workflow. These screenshots use an iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Turn HDR Video off for this SDR setup. Keep Color Space set to Rec.709.

Lock white balance on record to keep the automatic white balance from changing during a take. Set the balance for your lighting before recording.

Return to Camera and check your framing, lighting and sound before recording. The screenshots demonstrate settings; they do not include a recorded clip.