iPhone 17 Pro: Record Videos Directly to SD Card with ProRes

Recording Videos Directly to SD Card on iPhone 17 Pro

• 💡 To record videos directly to an SD card on the iPhone 17 Pro, you will need an SD card and a USB-C to SD card adapter.
• 📌 Connect the SD card to the adapter, then plug the adapter into the iPhone's USB-C port.
• 🔍 Verify the SD card connection by navigating to the Files app and checking under 'Browse'.

Formatting the SD Card

• 🛠️ Before proceeding, ensure the SD card is formatted for use with the iPhone. A separate video tutorial on formatting is available on the channel.

Enabling ProRes Recording

• ⚙️ Go to Settings, then Camera, select Formats, and enable Apple ProRes.
• 📈 You can adjust ProRes encoding settings within the camera app or in the formats menu.

Setting Up and Recording in ProRes

• 🎥 Open the Camera app, switch to video mode, and select the ProRes mode (e.g., HDR 4K 60 fps).
• 📊 The connected SD card status and available recording time will be displayed, indicating it's ready for use.
• 🎬 Record a test video to confirm that footage is being saved directly to the SD card.

Verifying and Transferring Footage

• ✅ Return to the Files app to locate the newly created folder and the recorded video file on the SD card.
• 🚀 The video file will be saved with ProRes information, and can then be easily transferred to another device for editing.