During recent years, Apple has marketed its iPhones as ideal options for professional artists. Now, a fresh application has emerged with the goal of transforming the iPhone into an indispensable tool for videographers.
Crafted by Lux, the minds behind the renowned Halide camera application, the Kino app shifts its focus to simplifying professional video editing using solely your iPhone and the app. Although tailored for experts, it remains accessible to all users.
The app harnesses the Log video capability found in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Log videos are captured with a flat, neutral color profile, allowing for more extensive color adjustments post-shooting. Without Log support, iPhones discard significant color and brightness data to conserve space, complicating editing.
Kino grants access to this data for seamless color grading. Despite the initial complexity, Lux assures that Kino streamlines the process with its Instant Grade feature, enabling users to apply preset color grades effortlessly. Lux collaborated with industry experts to develop these presets, offering a range of hues and styles.
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Remarkably, Kino isn’t restricted to Log footage; it includes presets tailored for regular iPhone videos. This ensures compatibility for users without an iPhone 15 Pro. Furthermore, users can create and utilize their own presets by importing LUT files with a .cube extension into Kino.
Beyond color grading
Kino offers more than just color grading; it includes additional features beneficial to videographers of all levels. It can automatically select optimal settings for achieving cinematic, “dreamlike” motion blur or allow manual adjustments for shutter speeds and exposure.
The interface is designed to prevent accidental adjustments, eliminating the risk of ruining shots. Exposure adjustments are accessed via a swipe-down menu to prevent accidental taps. Certain buttons are disabled during recording to prevent unintended presses.
Kino also includes various features such as focus peaking, a curved focus dial, lockable auto white balance and exposure, a grid view with a built-in level, and complimentary tutorials. Kino is available for a one-time fee of $19.99, with a 50% discount until Friday, May 31, lowering the price to $9.99.
