POLYCAM 4+

Custom Effect Camera

Narumi Inada

    • $4.99

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Description

Polycam is an app that allows you to create original filters and shoot with a camera. Save your filters and share them with your friends!

To create a custom filter, use the built-in basic image filters and combine them.
You can also load previously recorded images/videos and record/export.

Filter
Custom filters are created by connecting filters selected from over 150 collections in series.
For instance, you can do the following:
Camera input-> [Mirror effect-> Monochrome effect-> Glitch effect]-> Display / Recorder

The items inside [] are called chains and can be selected and rearranged as you please.
This chain can be saved, and once created and saved, it can be loaded with one tap.
There are so many filters that it is hard to find immediately, but you can find them by searching or categorizing.
The filters include a built-in iOS filter called Core Image Filter (* 1) and a POLYCAM original filter created with Metal (* 2) shader.
The Loop filter has a built-in feedback circuit that allows you to re-read the output of the previous frame, making it ideal for more experimental video generation and circuit bending.
Generic filters such as StarShine, SunBeam, Lenticular Halo, and Gradient are also included, so you can create generated images.

Output
Full screen output without indicators of 4 outputs.
HDMI, AirPlay, NDI®, Aether, are possible.
Using smooth alpha transitions for almost all transitions, you can create a smooth production when projecting full-screen images using Outputs.

Export
If the source input is selected from photos or videos in the photo album, it can be asynchronously exported to the photo album.
This is different from real-time recording at the time of shooting, and is written in non-real time for each frame.
Smooth videos can be saved even at resolutions and settings that lack the power of the CPU or GPU.

Parametrics
Each filter has several parameters that you can adjust with the sliders to adjust the filter's balance and effect.
Parameters can be automated with the LFO oscillator or random generator.
You can also assign audio input peaks from microphones, accelerometers, gyro sensors, MIDI inputs, etc. for interactive control and create audio visualizers.

Settings
Camera select (internal / external, double, triple also available)
Aspect ratio (Original, 1: 1, 3: 4, 9:16, 4: 3, 16: 9)
Resolution (Original, QD, HD, FHD)
Microphone gain
NDI® on / off (*3)
Aether wireless sender bit rate (*4)
Tint color change
Rotation lock

Saving, sharing, and exporting Chains
The created chain can be saved with the save button at the lower right of the chain table view.
The saved chains are arranged in the collection view, and the chains can be loaded by tapping or dragging and dropping.
You can share the chain by dragging and dropping it on the share mark.
You can send it to macOS or save it to the File app.
Exporting the settings will share the entire collection in the current chain. You can save all the filters you have created or share them with someone. (*5)

Notes:
*1 Core Image Filter Reference - Apple Developer
https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/GraphicsImaging/Reference/CoreImageFilterReference/index.html#//apple_ref/doc/filter/ci/CIDiscBlur
*2 Metal - Apple Developer
https://developer.apple.com/jp/metal/
* 3 NDI® is a low-latency NewTek IP video library. It is built into various devices and applications such as macOS and Windows, and enables high-quality video communication by wireless or wired connection.
https://www.ndi.tv/
(Currently, POLYCAM's vertical 9:16 transmission has a bug, but it works normally with other aspect ratios.)
* 4 Aether is a low-latency, lightweight original IP video communication framework. It can be sent to Mac via wireless or wired connection and connected to Siphon for use in various applications.
https://sites.google.com/view/aetherframework
* 5 Chains and chain collections saved in the File app can be opened and read from POLYCAM when selected from the File app.
Please send by AirDrop when sharing to other devices.

What’s New

Version 1.0.1

Fixed incapacitated video player issue.
Video Recording is available by Long-pressing shutter button or
Drag shutter button to right to lock recording, and release to center to end recording.

Ratings and Reviews

4.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Selectedacre ,

Desperately needs Manual, yes. Otherwise, AMAZING.

This is the among the most powerful and versatile video processing apps available --- From what I've tried (most apps). Incredible variety of effects, with the ability to automate all available parameters via LFO/noise/random functions, or MIDI/OSC.
Limited only by your hardware, at which point strange jitters, framedrops and other artifacts emerge.
One tip: use the 'player' effect to import videos as layers. Blend modes at the top right where it says 'sourceOver'.
Many things are unintuitive and confusing (without a manual/tutorial) - but I'm glad I stuck with it a bit and experimented enough to learn area things. I am now achieving some wonderful results that would be seem unique to this app.

Developer Response ,

Thanx for your review & tip!
By long-pressing knob button to shortcut to midi assign mode,
I will also consider creating a manual.

new york litty ,

Actually Amazing

I went out on a limb and spent $5 on this app but it is well worth the price. One of the most powerful apps I’ve ever used. Layout and settings take a few minutes to get used to, but honestly they’re very intuitive. Only problem I’ve found is that I can’t use my flash while recording in the app, but I can just import videos so it’s fine.

Zombie Jombie ,

chains not saving

chains will save for the time i have the app open but when i close and reopen the app they disappear

App Privacy

The developer, Narumi Inada, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

No Details Provided

The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update.

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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