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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
ProRes Log Video on iPhone: What Is It and Why You Should Use It
The iPhone 16 Pro packs an incredible camera setup for both still images and for video production -- including its fun 4K slow-motion mode. But to help it capture pro-standard video footage, it also supports shooting in a Log color profile with Apple ProRes encoding, just like the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max did before it. That might sound like a baffling string of jargon (because it is), so in case you're not a professional video producer, what it all really boils down to is that it allows you to shoot professional-looking cinematic video footage using just your iPhone. But what do the terms Log and ProRes actually mean? How are they better than your phone's regular video? And, crucially, should you actually use them when recording your own videos? Here's everything you should know for getting the best video quality in an iPhone. Read more: The iPhone 16 Pro's High-Res Slow-Motion Video Is the Best Apple Feature in Years ProRes is a video codec created by Apple in 2007 that has been widely adopted by video and cinema professionals. Typically found on high-end video cameras costing many thousands of dollars, ProRes files capture more data when shooting, resulting in better quality footage than you'd typically get from a phone or even some dedicated cameras. Log (short for "logarithmic") is a color profile found on some professional video cameras and which is now also available on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (along with an increasing number of Android phones, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra). Log footage preserves more image information in the highlights and shadows, allowing for greater flexibility when it comes to editing colors and contrast in post production. On your iPhone 16 Pro or 15 Pro, go into Settings, then scroll down and tap Camera. Then tap Formats, and within this sub-menu you'll see a section for Video Capture. Toggle Apple ProRes to on and below will be the options for ProRes Encoding. Tapping on it will allow you to switch between HDR, SDR or Log. Bear in mind that while you can toggle ProRes on or off directly in the Camera app, you have to go back to the Settings app if you want to switch from Log to HDR or vice versa. You can shoot 4K footage at 30 frames per second on the phone, but if you want to shoot at 60 frames per second, you'll need to connect an external SSD drive via USB-C and record directly to that. While you can shoot ProRes footage without Log, you can only shoot Log with ProRes. Log files straight out of the camera look flat and have low contrast and low saturation. The files are designed to be edited in programs like Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve, where colorists will bring back contrast and color tone according to the look they're trying to achieve, a process called color grading. Read more: Best iPhone Camera Accessories for Photos and Videos The low-contrast look of ungraded footage gives colorists the best starting point to tweak the video image however they want. Log footage always needs to be edited and graded before being used. While Apple has yet to implement specific color editing tools for Log footage on the iPhone (which it should), you can get some of the way there using the exposure tools in the 'Edit' options in the Photos app. However, you'll get your best results by transferring the files to your iPad, Mac or Windows PC and editing in dedicated video production apps. My favorite is DaVinci Resolve by BlackMagic, which is an industry-standard piece of software used in professional productions and Hollywood films. It's known for its flexibility with editing color, and I loved using it to see what looks I can achieve from video footage from both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and BlackMagic's own Pocket Cinema Camera. Resolve is available on Macs and PCs but there's also an excellent iPad app version. Best of all, the software is free to use on all platforms, with only some advanced features requiring the paid-for Studio version. But anyone wanting to spice up their footage will find the free version more than capable. BlackMagic has also launched a color-editing panel designed to be used with the iPad. The Micro Color Panel gives fine grain control over color editing in Resolve and allows you to quickly edit your footage using the same pro hardware used on Hollywood movies. Apple introduced the ability to shoot with the ProRes codec on the iPhone 12 Pro, but right now only the most recent iPhone 16 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can also shoot in Log. No, Apple has opened up this feature to third-party apps. My recommendation is the BlackMagic Camera app, which gives the same level of control over settings as you'd find on the company's professional cameras. It's a superb tool for getting the best-looking video out of your phone and, like DaVinci Resolve, it's free. ProRes footage in Log profile is very specialized. It requires additional time in post production to color grade the footage, and the file sizes are many times larger than regular video files. If you just want to shoot footage of your family gathering or your mates at the beach to upload to Instagram or YouTube, then you don't need to worry about ProRes or Log. However if you want to use your iPhone 16 Pro as a professional video production tool and you have the time and resources to color grade and edit your footage, then you should absolutely give it a go. The flexibility of recording allows you to get video out of your iPhone that would give dedicated cinema cameras a run for their money, and it makes the iPhone 16 Pro an exceptionally powerful camera for content creators looking to add some professional flair to their videos. Get $620 off an iPhone 15 Pro with a trade-in See at Apple
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Forbes
Orico Reveals New K20 Mini SSD For Adding Smartphone Storage
The problem with smartphones is that sooner or later you find yourself running out of storage, especially if you are an iPhone user. Apple charges a hefty premium for extra storage capacity so it can pay to look for an alternative. Storage brand Orico has just announced its latest ultra-thin and portable SSD designed specifically for use with smartphones. With a case that measures just 7.5mm and weighs in at a negligible 45g, this lightweight SSD is designed for use on the go and won't block a smartphone's camera lens. Equipped with N52 strong magnets and with a magnetic force of 18N, the Orico K20 Mini can securely clamp magnetically to the back of a smartphone, enabling the user to make one-handed videos while recording footage directly to the SSD. Made from premium aluminum alloy with a sand-blasted satin finish, the silver SSD matches Apple's phone designs well. Available in capacities of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB, the Orico K20 Mini can support 4K ProRes video recording and storage, with enough capacity to record many hours of video footage. Sporting data transfer speeds up to 2,050MB/s, the Orico K20 Mini works seamlessly with macOS, iOS on iPhone 16 and higher, Windows and Android devices for efficient multi-device usage. The SSD is supplied with a flat ribbon-style cable connection for plugging into the host device and can handle video resolutions up to 4K at 120Hz. For smartphones that don't have a magnetic surface, Orico supplies a slim metal ring that can stick to the rear of a smartphone or a laptop so the SSD can be clamped on like a limpet. As well as being useful for storing RAW video and photos, the Orico K20 Mini can also be used for backing up laptops or storing large amounts of data such as audio files, movies, spreadsheets or databases. The data transfer speed is fast enough to work directly from the SSD. The new Orico K20 Mini SSD is available now in capacities of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB with prices starting at $68.99 / £53.30 / €63,95.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
We Love This Anker MagGo USB-C Adapter and SD Card Reader and It's Now Only $25
If you own a new iPhone or other smartphone, you'll notice that SD card readers aren't among their nifty features. That means transferring your data, files and photos might take longer than it has to. Thankfully there are accessories you can use to migrate data into a handy SD card. We've spotted this Anker MagGo USB-C adapter for just $25 at Amazon right now. That means you save $10 over its usual price. Amazon deals like this are subject to change, so we suggest acting fast. Anker's MagGo USB-C adapter is a circular magnetic USB-C charger with a slot for an SD or TF card. It safely stays on your phone while enable you to to migrate data, photos, videos and more any iPhone 15 or 16 series phones. With speeds as high as 312 MB per second with SD 4.0, you can quickly upload or save data into your phone. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Keep in mind that this USB-C adapter works only for iPhone 15 and 16 series phones. Apple's native camera requires an SD card with data speeds of 440 MB per second so you can take advantage of its 4K ProRes record mode. As such, you might need to use a third-party application to use this iPhone recording feature with this MagGo USB-C adapter. Looking for more iPhone accessories but not sure if this deal is for you? We have list of the best MagSafe accessories so you can find something that works for you. iPhones include multiple fantastic features, and you can get more out of them with the right accessories. This Anker MagGo USB-C adapter and SD/TF card reader is a great way for iPhone 15 and 16 series users to migrate data, keep an extra copy of their files and upload videos into their phone for edit. It's 29% off right now, which saves you $10. Now is a great time to consider this deal if you've been looking for a useful iPhone accessory.
