Do you want to shoot spatial videos? $3 iPhone app has higher resolution

If you’re shooting spatial video with an iPhone 15 Pro (and there’s probably a good reason to do so even if you don’t own a Vision Pro), you might want to invest in the $3 iPhone app .

Apple’s native camera app only shoots spatial video at 1080p, 30fps, but with Spatialify you can record at 4K at the same frame rate.

Of course, not many people own a Vision Pro, but if you’re a fan of 3D video, it’s a good idea to shoot now for when a cheaper Apple headset comes out. It may be a preparation for In particular, some parents capture spatial video clips of their children because they will never be that age again.

VR upload We were the first to report on the features of Spatialify’s latest update, noting that the app also offers a 1080p option at 60fps.

Since its initial release, Spatialify has gained the ability to not only convert spatial videos taken with Apple’s Camera app, but also record spatial videos within the app itself. The latest update adds support for HDR capture and support for higher frame rates or higher resolutions.

The Apple Camera app can only record spatial video at 1080p 30fps with Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). Meanwhile, Spatialify’s new v1.3 update can record at 1080p 60fps or 4K 30fps, and both modes support high dynamic range (HDR).

Engadget I was impressed with the results.

Engadget Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar confirmed that Spatialify produces files at 4K/30fps when properly configured. He also verified that Spatialify videos look sharper on Vision Pro than videos shot with Apple’s camera app. HDR makes the lighting in your video look more realistic. Not bad for $3.

As the site’s Will Shanklin points out, it’s surprising that Apple’s own camera app doesn’t offer these options, since the hardware clearly allows it. I agree with him that this will probably happen soon.

Halide, the popular iOS camera app, beats Apple with iOS photo features such as shooting in RAW, manual controls, and pet portrait photography.Based on that history, I wouldn’t be shocked if Apple added similar advanced spatial recording capabilities to its cameras soon.

My guess is that Apple is still not 100% happy with the high resolution, high frame rate, and HDR results. His one review of the app claims that the video is probably grainy in low light.

Either way, the one-time $3 investment seems small for early access to this feature. You can purchase the app here.