The Complete Guide To FiLMiC Pro V6: Learn Smartphone Video

FiLMiC Pro is the industry leading mobile video & filmmaking app utilized around the globe. This is the camera app regularly used by the BBC. Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh also used it on two of his recent movies.

And the great thing is it's available for anyone and everyone to do the same using iPhone or Android. In this guide we'll start with the basics of getting to know the app, then learn how to use it to shoot professional quality video with your smartphone. IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is for legacy FiLMiC Pro V6.

Starting with V7 FiLMiC Pro (November 2025) is now a subscription app, however, they still allow current users to download legacy V6 and this course relates to that version of the app. This course does NOT cover FiLMIC Pro V7. Covers these topics and more:Choosing resolution and frame rateManually control white balance, exposure and focusUsing histograms, zebra stripes, and focus peakingSetting up and shooting slow motionUsing presets to quickly repeat different shooting setupsBest audio settingsHDMI and wireless video monitoringTimelapse settingsBest ways to transfer the video files from your phone for editingShooting with the Cinematographer Kit and log footage (plus a bonus color grading tutorial)Hands-on gear demos (suggested camera rigs, gimbals and third-party lenses)Overall Best Practices for before, during and after your FiLMiC Pro shootTop mobile filmmaking accessories (with direct links to Amazon and/or B & H)Also included are any future key feature updates to the V6 app.

Including Ultra Wide lens compatibility with the later iPhone models (now the iPhone 14) and info about the FiLMiC Pro DoubleTake app, 10-bit HDR and LogV3, etc. Student Feedback:- "I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this course to anyone wanting to know how to use Filmic Pro properly and wanting to better their cinematography. " -Rico Y.