House of Mars has launched version 2.2.1 of Pearla, its Professional Chamber app for iPhone, which adds more advanced color options and offers mobile filmmakers greater control over the mapping of tones. Here you have a quick look at the functions of the app and the novelties of the last update.
There are several high quality telephone camera apps, such as Iphone Mavis that offers a wide variety of functions, direct transmission and frame.io C2C, or Blackmagic Camera, which allows remote collaboration through the Blackmagic cloud. What distinguishes pearla is its direct access to the sensor and its workflow with color management, functions that offer greater control than other apps.
What is pear it?
Pearla Pro Filmic includes functions such as real -time cinematographic grain, real film emulation, log photography and video recording with Open Gate mode. However, it is a camera application that has a different approach, since it offers a more clear and less processed image for those who want to correct the color or adjust it in the postproduction.
The application was originally designed for photographers looking for a neutral and user -controlled colored workflow, and since then it has become an essential tool for filmmakers. It remains the only application for iPhone that integrates a complete workflow with color management, video of Open Gate and dynamic mapping of manual tones, even in Rec. 709 (until now, to deactivate the dynamic mapping of tones in iPhones it was necessary to use Apple Log).
News of version 2.2.1
- 10 -bit video compatibility
- Tone mapping control
- New color spaces: Canon C-Log3, Blackmagic Design Film Gen 5, Arri Logc3, DJI D-Log, Fujifilm F-Log, Sony S-Log2 and Panasonic V-Log
- Better storage management in cache and temporary files
- Improved stabilization
- Compatibility with Bluetooth shutter for camera handles
- IMAGEED IMAGE PROCESSING IN PHOTO MODE
- They corrected Lut’s charge error
Pear it 2.2.1 – Advantages and disadvantages
In summary, the pearla Pro Filmic camera apps unique functions that, with the update, include additional log profiles and manual control of the dynamic tone mapping. However, nothing is perfect and not all functions are available for all iPhone models. In addition, Pearla uses a subscription model, which can be an inconvenience for those who already feel overwhelmed by so many apps subscriptions.
It is also important to keep in mind that the performance with the following functions depends on the device, and can be basic, standard, and pro:
Basic performance (from iPhone XS to iPhone 12 Pro)
- Video HD hasta 60p.
- 4K ultra HD and Open Gate recording up to 30p.
- It is possible that you experience loss of pictures when recording videos for higher resolutions.
- The functions that many resources consume, such as personalized, may experience a slower processing.
Standard performance (iPhone 13 to iPhone 14 Pro)
- Video HD hasta 60p.
- 4K ultra HD and Open Gate recording up to 30p.
- Stable performance for all main functions.
High -end pro -performance (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro and later)
- Total compatibility with 4K, including 48p, 50p, 59.94py 60p.
- Optimal performance for all functions, including personalized.
- Maximum real -time processing capacity.
Performance notes
- The highest tables and the processing of personalized functions are operations that require intensive hardware use.
- The performance can vary according to the device temperature and the available system resources.
- To obtain optimal performance during prolonged recording sessions, it is recommended to close the applications in the background and deactivate network activity and location services.
Price and availability
Pearla Pro Filmic 2.2.1 is already available at the App Store and requires iOS 17.2 or posterior. There is a free test available. Subscriptions cost $ 3.99 for one month, $ 9.99 for three months and $ 24.99 for one year (prices vary according to the region).
This is a more advanced application, so we recommend that you see how it works before downloading it. The user manual is very informative. You can find more information about the functions on the Pearla website.
What do you think of the pear application for iPhone? If you have tried it or you are considering doing it, share your opinion with us in the comments!
