Blackmagic’s Camera App Adds Direct Streaming to YouTube and Twitch
Blackmagic has updated its free camera app for Android and iOS, allowing users to stream live directly to popular platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo without needing third-party apps or extra encoding hardware.
Streaming Made Simple
Amateur streamers and professionals can now select their streaming platform and enter a secure stream key within the app. During broadcast, users retain full control over camera settings such as exposure and focus.
New Protocol Support for Reliable Streaming
The update introduces support for the SRT streaming protocol, widely used by professional broadcasters. SRT optimizes streams over networks with variable speed or reliability, such as the internet.
Customization and Safety Enhancements
- Support for custom RTMP and SRT servers offers streamers more platform options beyond the default three.
- The app now provides immediate alerts if an external drive disconnects, protecting against data loss during high-resolution and high frame rate Apple ProRes recordings that iPhones cannot capture internally.
“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.”
Author’s summary: Blackmagic’s camera app simplifies live streaming by enabling direct broadcasts to major platforms with enhanced controls, new protocols, and improved data safety features.