Are you ready to take your mobile filmmaking to the next cinematic level? Mavis Camera 7.4 just dropped a game-changer with its new Film Kit, and it’s packed with features that could revolutionize how you shoot and edit on your iPhone or iPad. But here’s where it gets controversial: is a one-time $9.99 purchase really enough to unlock professional-grade tools like LUT support and Open Gate capture? Let’s dive in.
The latest update from Mavis Camera (http://www.mavis.cloud/camera) introduces the Film Kit, an optional in-app purchase designed to elevate your footage with a more cinematic look. For just $9.99, creators gain access to LUT workflows, Open Gate capture, and ATOMOSphere support—features that, on paper, seem like a steal. But is it too good to be true? We’ll let you decide.
At the heart of Film Kit is a new color workflow that lets you import custom .cube LUTs. Here’s the kicker: you can preview these looks in the viewfinder without affecting your recording or choose to burn the LUT directly into your final deliverable. And this is the part most people miss—this functionality extends to HDMI inputs when using the Atomos Ninja Phone, meaning you can preview or capture LUT-applied footage from DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, or even your iPhone’s internal camera. Talk about versatility!
Film Kit also includes a set of built-in filter LUTs, such as Bleach Bypass, Bunny, Cinematic, IR, Monochrome, and Vintage. These presets are designed to add a filmic touch to your shots with minimal effort. Need to move quickly from capture to delivery? These looks can be recorded and seamlessly integrated into downstream workflows like live streaming or NDI. But here’s a thought-provoking question: Are these presets limiting creativity, or are they a time-saving blessing for busy creators?
To simplify color management, Mavis Camera 7.4 introduces MLUTs (MavisLUTs), a new format that bundles multiple traditional LUTs and metadata into a single file. This feature is a lifesaver for teams working across different color spaces, but does it go far enough to address the complexities of professional workflows? We’d love to hear your take in the comments.
Another standout addition is Open Gate capture, which gives creators the freedom to reframe and deliver in various aspect ratios from a single take. Mavis Camera offers two Open Gate modes: one for Apple Log workflows and another for Rec.709, capable of capturing above 4K resolution on supported devices. Apple Log 2 is also now supported, aligning with Apple’s pro capture workflows. But is this feature a must-have, or just a nice-to-have?
On the cloud front, v7.4 integrates ATOMOSphere Camera to Cloud for free, enabling progressive uploading to the Atomos ecosystem for review, sharing, and collaboration. Smaller refinements include new white balance presets, improved shutter angle selection, updated translations (now fully supporting French, Spanish, Chinese, German, and English), and a host of bug fixes and performance improvements.
So, here’s the big question: Is Mavis Camera 7.4’s Film Kit a game-changer for mobile filmmakers, or just another add-on? Let us know your thoughts below. The Mavis Camera app is available for free on the App Store, with Film Kit functionality unlocked via a one-time $9.99 in-app purchase. Will you be giving it a try?
