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MacCam compared with Develop Log
DetailMacCam logo MacCamDevelop Log logo Develop Log
What it doesThe camera app for Mac with Photo Booth effects, Portrait, Studio Light and Edge Light Color grade Log video on iPhone and iPad with official LUTs, film looks, DaVinci-style controls, and an AI colorist
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingFree lifetime access for the first 100,000 users Free plan includes official restore LUTs, exposure, white balance, contrast, wheels and curves, official film looks, and HEVC 10-bit SDR/HDR export. Pro is $9.99/month and adds secondary grading, texture tools, LUT import, and AI Grade with weekly allowance. Max is $99.99/month with 20 times Pro's w
Key features
  • Saves photos and videos directly into Apple Photos library
  • Use Mac camera, iPhone Continuity Camera, or USB webcam
  • 49 Photo Booth effects including thermal, X-ray, and backdrops
  • Portrait background blur with adjustable intensity
  • Studio Light and Edge Light effects
  • Photographic Styles to adjust tone, warmth, tint and colour
  • Teleprompter for video recording
  • Knock to Capture with microphone knocking detection
  • Automatic daily updates with one-click installation
  • Self-timer and screen flash features
  • Official restore LUTs for Apple Log and DJI formats
  • Multi-layer grading: primary, secondary, and texture adjustments
  • AI Grade colorist powered by Anthropic's Claude
  • White balance in Kelvin with eyedropper and auto white balance
  • Real-time 4K preview at 16-bit color on GPU
  • HDR from SDR grade with HLG format
  • Portrait masks for automatic subject and background separation
  • Import custom LUTs and save grades as reusable looks
  • Live Photos creation from video frames
  • Support for 10 video formats including Apple Log, D-Log M, and HLG
What makes it different
  • Completely free with lifetime Pro license for first 100,000 users
  • Photos saved directly to Apple Photos with automatic iCloud sync
  • Native implementation of all 49 Photo Booth effects in real time
  • Apple's professional effects integrated: Portrait, Studio Light, Edge Light
  • No account required, no photo tracking
  • Camera makers' official LUTs for accurate Log restoration
  • AI colorist that measures scopes and grades like a professional
  • DaVinci-style multi-layer grading workflow on mobile
  • Full frame always visible with picture-first interface
  • Free tier includes core grading and official film looks
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