The Video Club of Laguna Woods will offer two hands-on training sessions on “Using Blackmagic Camera,” on Tuesdays, June 9 and 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Video Lab, located between Clubhouse 2 and Pool 2. Instructor David Wells will guide participants in using the free smartphone app, available for iPhone/iPad and Android, to capture high-quality video with clear audio.
Cost for the two sessions is $15 for club members, $30 for non-members (includes 2026 club membership). Pre-registration is not required.
Blackmagic Camera is produced by Blackmagic Design Inc., creators of the widely-used video editing program, DaVince Resolve, available in both free and paid versions and also taught for the Video Club by David Wells.
The Blackmagic Camera app brings professional digital film camera controls to your iOS or Android device. It is entirely free and replicates the interface of professional cinema cameras, featuring full manual controls, audio monitoring, and seamless Blackmagic Cloud integration for immediate editing in DaVinci Resolve. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
You get the same intuitive and user-friendly interface as Blackmagic Design’s award winning cameras. It’s just like using a professional digital film camera!
You can adjust settings, such as frame rate, shutter angle, white balance and ISO, all in a single tap. Or, record directly to Blackmagic Cloud in industry-standard files up to 8K! Recording to Blackmagic Cloud Storage lets you collaborate on DaVinci Resolve projects with editors anywhere in the world, all at the same time!
Learn more about Blackmagic Camera in this informative video.
Key Features
- Professional Controls: Adjust ISO, shutter speed, tint, and white balance on the fly.
- Cinematic Formats: Shoot in industry-standard codecs (like Apple ProRes or H.264/H.265) up to 4K resolution.
- On-Screen Monitors: Built-in tools like focus peaking, zebras, false color, and audio meters help ensure a perfect shot.
- Cloud Integration: Automatically sync your footage to the Blackmagic Cloud so it can be accessed immediately by an editing team. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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