LOUISVILLE, KY — Switcher Studio (www.switcherstudio.com) has launched Switcher Studio Director Mode, a new feature update that brings broadcast quality multi-camera HD recording capabilities to Apple iPads and iPhones. Switcher Studio is an iOS app that enables anyone with an iOS device and an Internet connection to capture and deliver multi-cam events to online audiences. Now, with Director Mode, users can record broadcast-quality HD content that meets professional broadcasting standards.
With the new Director Mode capability, users can assign fixed frame rates, record 1080p HD broadcast quality from multiple angles using iOS devices, and export their compositions directly to Apple Final Cut Pro X for final edits and finishing. Switcher Studio Director Mode elevates iOS video to broadcast quality, and is already in use by broadcast television stations to deliver content to new audiences online.
With the Director Mode in Switcher Studio, users can disable the built-in camera on the primary device and sync up to four additional iPhones or iPads by pairing with a router or hotspot. Tapping “Rec +Broadcast” within the app triggers a recording on each connected device so users have access to full quality video from each angle regardless of any hiccups or glitches on the network. Users can then switch between sources and make edits while an event is in progress.
When the user stops recording, video from each connected iPhone or iPad is composited on the primary switching device with all cuts and transitions made during the event. This results in a fully edited HD video that can be immediately uploaded from the device or exported directly into Final Cut Pro X to make additional tweaks and adjustments (requires Media Manager Beta). Director Mode also allows the user to assign a fixed frame rate for the final composition.
In addition, users can directly stream to video platforms like YouTube or Ustream. If bandwidth is limited, users can stream at a lower quality while still capturing a 1080p HD video.
Switcher Studio is available on a monthly subscription model — $25.00 — or for an annual rate of $299.00 USD. There is also a seven-day free trial available.