DoubleTake - Multicam video Reviews

by FloatWagen

I want to use DoubleTake for one thing, and that is to capture the telephoto and the normal lens on an iPhone 13 Pro for quick interviews so I have an A and B roll to edit with. Unfortunately, the telephoto mode goes into a 2X crop effect (but looks just fine in Preview mode), which of course throws off the focal lengths of the lenses and makes shooting with it difficult. I filed a report with the dev via their website and even sent them screenshots, demo footage, and a description of the issue, and never received a response. Disappointing, to say the least.

The premise of DoubleTake is sound, although basic and lacking many features. It seems pretty clear they are putting all their development time into their main app, but this ONE THING I need to use DoubleTake for doesn’t exist in that app yet, either. I would love to be able to use DoubleTake but as it stands now it’s not possible.

by DaBull

I used DoubleTake three times and it worked flawlessly. I was so excited. Started promoting. Then three times in a row I got the error message which then lost all of my recording 40 minutes in. I’m so ANNOYED. Also, it should be noted I used three different iPhones thinking maybe it’s me... nope still crashes and my time and the person that I was recorded withs time was wasted. This is stupid. What is the point!? This is a huge issue a lot of people face using DoubleTake and it’s not fixed. I am disappointed, frustrated, and it’s a waste of time. Unless someone can fix this issue, don’t waste your time or your effort. Reached out to support and they gave me no help or answer of why it happens. Don’t waste the energy.

by Reptile Experts

Apple advertises this in the keynote. Tells people it will require a $15 app. People buy DoubleTake to discover it does not work till an update is released. 5 months later they release DoubleTake for free without the pro features. If you want to play around and be limited in settings it’s fine. But this isn’t the pro feature set we were promised and for the folks who bought into filmic pro on release who have been waiting for an update this is disheartening. The pro version should have been released first.

by Xanadam

Long review alert! Basically I am upset because Apple should not have showcased DoubleTake in the keynote unless it could deliver the product as advertised. 1. This is a two camera view point. Novel at best. What was shown was four cameras during the keynote. I have a Pro Max. Two of them to be exact. So again my question is, does the four camera feature work at the same time? Will this be a paid function? Or was that all photoshop in the keynote? 2. This shoots in 1080p max resolution it seems. Which means downgrades will be super noisy video. 3. I am still so upset about not having four cameras. 4. This does not have settings like filmic pro. This is really a consumer app. Not even prosumer.

The good is, it does not crash. And it works. I am just not sure why I was told one thing and then given another. I will pay for the features. Just hurry and delivery what you showed us.

by Notsgot

The most important aspect of pro audio is reliability. Without it your product isn’t usable. Two fatal errors after getting 5 minutes and then 10 minutes into discrete videos. Lost everything. Wasted my clients time. I’ll pay whatever price but this needs to be reliable and I need to be able to record 45 minutes. And when there is an error you can’t then lose the whole recording or else your product simply isn’t usable gave professionals. I gave two stars because otherwise this is good, but anything that isn’t reliable isn’t worth more than two stars. I’ll pay a high cost but I need reliability and you can’t lose everything if there is an error.

by _mcgee_

I used DoubleTake 2x to record. The first time, after about 20 minutes, I received “operation error” and DoubleTake stopped recording and my video was not saved. I had 5gb of space. I freed up to 15gb and tried to record again. It gave me the same error at about 50 minutes. Maybe storage, but again, it stopped recording and deleted my video AND NOW I can’t do anything with DoubleTake . Can’t change camera views, record, see past videos, nothing. DoubleTake is completely frozen. Power cycled the phone, nothing is working. Will be asking for a refund.

by RCuser

Hopefully this can be added into Filmic Pro soon and not remain a stand-alone app. The 50/50 mode could be made more flexible if we could move the line to adjust the split | / \ — or even some basic masking. Of course this could be done in post but some basic features combining the video feeds could be useful.

by Skidd

Used it the first day it came out. Had no issues at all. Did the update today before shooting a 30 minute video. Ran a quick test and it seemed to work.

Did the actual shoot and it crashes twice. I’m running the latest IOS on a 10XS Max (512) all my other video apps work fine.

I did get it to work after the third try. Any suggestions?

by Tinukz

I love DoubleTake . The only issue is have is when split screen recording in landscape mode on the phone. One half of the split view is upside down. It would be nice if when saved both screens were right side up. Also when doing PIP mode it would be nice if the video saved as one video instead of two or if we at least get the option to choose how we want it to be saved.

by Drewbissonnette

I used DoubleTake for the first time tonight to film my comedy hypnosis show. It worked like a charm but I only had one issue. After I stopped filming I noticed I could NOT move the PIP box to another area, causing most of my volunteers to be hidden behind it. As far as I can tell there is no way to edit it to move the box. If there is a way to do so with editing please let me know.

by Ghostie9

Hi. It’s a great app but when I’m using DoubleTake to record a video in PiP or discreet mode, the videos are coming in opposite orientations. I tried to change settings, lenses and to uninstall and reinstall but still having the issues of orientation. Is there any way I can fix it? Please let me know how can I fix this issue. Thanks.

by TimBsTechTalk

No one could stop talking about this after seeing the demo at Apple’s event in September. Yet, the demo was intended for Filmic Pro, not as a stand-alone app.

It’s nice to see, even for those of us who do not have an iPhone Pro. However, as a stand-alone app, more features should be introduced because other apps were already on the market. Until then, I will wait for the Filmic Pro integration because that app is so much more robust.

by Flako Minati

This is is amazing works perfect the only problem im having right now is with my iphone 12 pro max the front facing camera is coming upside down, with my old iphone 11 it was coming perfect but now everytime i finish a record the front facing camera it comes up, upside down... already flip the phone and everything but same problem, need help please

by Shadowbottle

I was certain when I saw that this had been released that it was going to be paid out in-app purchase having seen other developers do similarly, when waiting patiently for this feature to show up in Filmic Pro, but y’all put it out as proof of concept and to expose people to hoe fantastic Filmic Pro is and the works could use more of that. Thank you!

by Phillip Lanos

I’d love to see a screen record function added if possible. That would be the ultimate addition. To record two cameras and possibly exit DoubleTake (while it runs in background) to then record the screen and two peoples commentary about the content being viewed.

by Sir Octo

The only thing I wish it had was the ability to use your main flash or your screen as a flash for your selfie camera, as a content creator DoubleTake is amazing to get multiple recordings at the same time for further editing, we have lights for faces but I think adding the ability for flash on one or both sides would be icing on the cake! Great job on DoubleTake devs 🙌

by Schumata

I love filmic products and this is another great app. The only thing I would ask for is the ability to digitally zoom inside the pip window. That would be useful for people recording athletic training where the first camera is recording an athlete and you want the second camera to zoom in on the goal / target the athlete is aiming at.

by BenWx

DoubleTake has very powerful settings in one of the most streamlined interfaces I’ve used. I have an iPhone 11 and am very impressed with the abilities DoubleTake has given in its release.

Soooooo many excellent features done VERY well. I haven’t found an issue to concern anyone about, so happy shooting!

>>> Head’s up, the description mentions you are able to shoot and capture video with two lenses at the same time in the same video. If you’re needing more than two for a project (download and enjoy this anyway) hang tight for the Pro version of DoubleTake to release the ability to record more than one stream at a time.

by DianeLynn34

The quality is amazing and DoubleTake is easy to use. The one thing i havent figured out is if I’m able to zoom in or out. Other than that the multi cam feature is amazing, and everything else is too. Great app and I’m happy its free, and no in app purchases!

by 1/3rdRotWilr

My personal video recordings will be forever changed. DoubleTake brings a multi-perspective feel to the videos unlike anything we have had before. DoubleTake is basic, but very very intuitive. I don’t think having to confirm videos is needed, because I am using DoubleTake for the multi video, making it redundant to have to confirm each change.

by Natefish

So this is awesome to see FINALLY out from Filmic. However, this is a feature that was teased over five months ago at the September iPhone event as “coming soon” and was supposed to be part of the Filmic Pro app. So, I’ll save the last two stars for when that happens. I just don’t understand: if they have figured out how to do this, why not bake it into Filmic Pro? Or give us a way to at least launch it from FP like they did with Firstlight?

by BryanJV

Title says it all. For some reason DoubleTake records the front and back cams flipped relatively to each other. I tried the pip recording and my face was upside down. When recording two discreet videos the selfie cam was always reverse from the back cam so each video would need to be flipped before editing together.

by Running Doug

DoubleTake does what it does very well. I would love to see a few of the FiLMiC Pro settings/options integrated into DoubleTake. (It would be fantastic if I could use my SmartMike+ with DoubleTake like I can with FiLMic Pro).

by Fimply

After recording it looks like selfie video is being flipped so you end up on the opposite side of the screen when reviewing the recording.

by Jcdjmac

This is an awesome app, however, I would like to see some accessibility improvements for VoiceOver users. Not all buttons are clearly labeled, all though VoiceOver labels some buttons, not all, and that needs to be fixed for future updates. Not bad on first try.

by Dude124

I was very excited when they showed this feature off as it will bring a whole new level to filmmaking on iPhone. The delays were a little annoying but at least they released DoubleTake to allow users to start using it.

by NeoRock_KG

this app is powerful app for shot video from 2 camera in one time.
I think in future it will be redesigned. Right now it has a little bit problems with fast saving video.
At first I can’t understand, how can I save my video in Camera Roll.

by Tehshawn

Works exactly as advertised immediately after opening DoubleTake . I can’t wait to see this full functionality baked into Filmic Pro. For now, I’ll happily be using this as much as possible.

by Epis0.de

I don’t really edit movies or even write a review but for this app, I had to take a moment and write a five star.

Love the whole concept of doing a video commentary while watching my kids do something funny. Used iMovie for a quick PiP edit and we are good to go.

Great App!

by TempuraShrimp

I have never rated any apps in all my time of owning an apple product but DoubleTake really deserves it. I can finally take a video of what’s in front of me and get my own reaction to it. I don’t know why apple doesn’t have this! Amazing app 5/5 Stars.

by HawaiiWeblog.com

Take full advantage of all the cameras on the iPhone 11 Pro (or whichever iPhone you have), and add more visual pizazz to any video, with easy switching, split-screen and Picture-in-Picture recording.