This app brings real-time virtual production cinematography to your mobile device. It translates filmmaking concepts into a digital environment, allowing you to previs shots, record camera takes, and fine-tune them in Unreal Engine.
2.3.0
December 3, 2025
Bug fix to address iOS 26 issue where menus will quickly open and close when in windowed mode
Unreal VCam enables real-time virtual production cinematography directly from your iPad or iPhone. It allows you to translate traditional filmmaking techniques into Unreal Engine's digital environment for previs, principal photography, and post-production.
It streams positional and rotational data live to an Unreal Engine instance via Live Link over a network, using ARKit to drive the 3D camera within the real-time environment.
Yes, you can modify camera parameters such as lens focus, iris, and zoom directly on your iPad or iPhone, with immediate visual feedback on the shot.
Yes, it features timecode support for multi-device synchronization, allowing you to connect with a master clock using the iPhone system clock, an NTP server, or a Tentacle Sync.
Unreal VCam is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is rated for users aged 17 and older.
The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on December 3rd, 2025. The app was initially released on September 8th, 2021, indicating regular updates from the developer, Unreal Engine.
User feedback is mixed, with an average rating of 3.1 stars from 25 ratings. This suggests some users find it valuable, while others may have encountered issues or have specific feature requests.
No, Unreal VCam does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.
