Blackmagic Design has their own video recording app for iOS and Android, the Blackmagic App. It has the same appearance and operating elements. It integrates effortlessly into the Blackmagic workflow with their other cameras and DaVinci Resolve. One of the features is the implementation of timecode from any synchronized Tentacle Sync devices.
Proceed as follows for iOS:
- Download the Blackmagic App(iOS & Android)
- Enable Bluetooth® on your phone and in the Blackmagic App
- Set your Tentacle's frame rate (same as Blackmagic App)
- Sync your Tentacle device so it's outputting timecode (flashing green)
- Set your Blackmagic Camera App:
- Settings > Accessories > Enable Bluetooth®
- Settings > Record > Timecode Display > select a Tentacle Sync device
Proceed as follows for Android:
- Download the Blackmagic App(iOS & Android)
- Enable Bluetooth® on your phone and in the Blackmagic App
- Set your Tentacle's frame rate (Be careful! Some Tentacle framerate are not the same in BM app)
24fps BM -> 23.98fps Tentacle
25fps BM -> 25fps Tentacle
30fps BM -> 29.97fps Tentacle
- Sync your Tentacle device so it's outputting timecode (flashing green)
- Set your Blackmagic Camera App:
- Settings > Accessories > Enable Bluetooth®
- Settings > Record > Timecode Display > select a Tentacle Sync device
Note:
We cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of information provided by third-party manufacturers, so we recommend that you contact these third-party manufacturers directly if you have any questions regarding their devices.