Mavis Camera Unveils Film Kit – LUT Workflows, Open Gate Capture, and Apple Log 2 Support
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Mavis has rolled out version 7.4 of its professional iOS camera app, spotlighting Film Kit, a new optional add-on that introduces custom LUT workflows and Open Gate capture for iPhone and iPad creators seeking a more cinematic mobile filmmaking experience.
The Brighton-based outfit, Mavis (https://www.cined.com/brand/mavis/), has been on a productive streak this year, steadily expanding Mavis Camera’s capabilities with each update. We first gave the app a thorough look at NAB 2025 (https://www.cined.com/mavis-camera-app-for-iphone-brings-direct-streaming-frame-io-c2c-and-more/), where CEO Patrick Holroyd demonstrated its Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration, direct streaming features, and comprehensive monitoring tools. Since then, Mavis has added Atomos Ninja Phone support and NDI HX3 streaming, cementing the app as one of the most versatile professional camera tools for iOS. Now, Film Kit sharpens the focus on color control and creative flexibility.
LUT workflows come to mobile
At the core of Film Kit is a new color workflow that lets creators import custom .cube LUTs and choose how to use them. You can preview a look in the viewfinder without affecting the recording, which preserves flexibility for post-production work, or you can bake the LUT into the final footage when speed trump s grading latitude.
The same approach applies to HDMI inputs when used with the Atomos Ninja Phone. Filmmakers can preview or capture LUT-enhanced footage from a DSLR or mirrorless camera connected via HDMI, not just from the iPhone’s built-in camera. For productions that need to move quickly from capture to delivery—such as live streaming or NDI-driven workflows—these looks can be recorded and carried through to downstream apps.
For creators seeking quick starting points rather than importing their own LUTs, Film Kit includes a set of built-in filter LUTs: Bleach Bypass, Bunny, Cinematic, IR, Monochrome, and Vintage. These presets add filmic character with minimal setup time.
MLUTs: a new format for organizing looks
Mavis Camera v7.4 also introduces MLUTs, short for MavisLUTs, a new file format that bundles multiple traditional LUTs and related metadata into a single package. The goal is to help teams organize looks more efficiently, especially when working across different color spaces. For productions juggling multiple cameras or delivery formats, MLUTs could simplify maintaining color consistency throughout the workflow.
Film Kit adds Open Gate capture, giving creators the freedom to reframe and deliver in different aspect ratios from a single take. Mavis Camera provides two Open Gate modes: one tailored for Apple Log workflows, and another Rec.709 mode capable of capturing above 4K on supported devices.
The update also adds support for Apple Log 2, reflecting Apple’s ongoing evolution of professional capture workflows. This should be welcome news for creators who want to stay current with Apple’s logging approach on iPhone.
ATOMOSphere Camera to Cloud integration
Beyond capture and color, v7.4 strengthens cloud capabilities with free ATOMOSphere Camera to Cloud integration. This enables progressive uploads to the Atomos ecosystem for review, sharing, and collaboration. When combined with the app’s existing Frame.io C2C support and the NDI capabilities added in September, Mavis Camera now offers multiple pathways to move footage from the device into collaborative workflows.
Quality of life improvements
Several smaller refinements round out the release. New white balance presets speed up setup, while improved shutter-angle selection now snaps to common values, making it easier to reliably hit standard 180-degree angles. Translations have been refreshed, with full support for French, Spanish, Chinese, German, and English. Bug fixes and performance improvements round out the update.
Pricing and availability
The Mavis Camera app remains a free download from the App Store, compatible with all iPhone and iPad models running iOS 18 or later. Film Kit features, including LUTs, MLUTs, and Open Gate capture, can be unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase of 9.99 USD, with regional currency conversions applying where applicable.
Film Kit positions Mavis Camera as a growingly serious option for mobile cinematographers who want creative control within the iOS ecosystem. The LUT workflows and Open Gate capture address capabilities that have been notably missing from many mobile camera apps. Will you add Film Kit to your mobile filmmaking toolkit, or do you prefer to handle color work entirely in post? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the discussion.
