Blackmagic Camera

Blackmagic Design Inc. · Blackmagic Camera is a mobile video recording app that brings pro camera controls to your device.

Native Android Photography Blackmagic Design Inc.
Bundle ID com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam
Version analyzed 3.3.0.0108
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 1
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Blackmagic Camera does

This mobile application functions as a professional-grade digital cinema camera interface and production management tool, likely part of the Blackmagic Design ecosystem. It provides manual control over high-end cinematography parameters including shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and iris, while integrating with cloud services for project collaboration. The application supports professional video codecs, LUT application, and real-time storage monitoring to facilitate high-fidelity video capture and professional broadcast workflows.

Observed on screen

  • Manual Cinematography Controls Provides granular adjustment of FPS, shutter angle, ISO, iris, and tint for precise exposure and motion management.
  • Codec and Bitrate Configuration Supports professional video encoding formats including HEVC (H.265) and H.264 with selectable bitrate profiles for optimized data management.
  • Blackmagic Cloud Integration Facilitates collaborative workflows by allowing users to access project-specific chat and cloud-based media synchronization.
  • Media Management System Includes a dedicated interface for reviewing, organizing, and managing recorded video clips directly within the application.
  • Advanced Monitoring Tools Features real-time displays for storage capacity, color space (Rec.709), and professional focus and exposure assistance tools.
  • LUT Support Enables the application of Look-Up Tables (LUTs) for real-time color grading previews during the recording process.
  • Audio and Stabilization Settings Allows for stereo audio recording configuration and digital image stabilization to enhance capture quality.
  • Storage and Status Telemetry Provides continuous feedback on remaining recording time, bit rate, and storage utilization.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

1 SDK found across 1 category. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 11 sensitive

22 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

USB PERMISSION standard
Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

MIDI standard
Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.blackmagicdesign.android.blackmagiccam.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
BLUETOOTH PRIVILEGED standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Blackmagic Camera.

What does Blackmagic Camera do?

This mobile application functions as a professional-grade digital cinema camera interface and production management tool, likely part of the Blackmagic Design ecosystem. It provides manual control over high-end cinematography parameters including shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and iris, while integrating with cloud services for project collaboration. The application supports professional video codecs, LUT application, and real-time storage monitoring to facilitate high-fidelity video capture and professional broadcast workflows. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Blackmagic Camera built with?

Blackmagic Camera by Blackmagic Design Inc. is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Blackmagic Camera use?

FlyTrap detected 1 third-party SDK inside Blackmagic Camera, including Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Blackmagic Camera request?

Blackmagic Camera requests 22 permissions. 11 of these are sensitive, such as Scan for Bluetooth devices, Connect to Bluetooth devices and Microphone. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Blackmagic Camera safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Blackmagic Camera requests 22 permissions (11 sensitive) and bundles 1 third-party SDK. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Blackmagic Camera available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.