Industry Resources
Please browse a hand-picked selection of Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch apps that pertain to the film and digital video production industry. All apps are available for download at Apple, and range in price from Free to $39.99 per download. Questions about our industry resources or rental equipment? Contact us or call us at (818) 500-7559 for more information.
CollabraCam: Collaborative Mobile Multicam Video Production
CollabraCam is the world’s first multicam video production iPhone app with live editing and director to camera communication. CollabraCam was nominated for Best Use of Mobile Video and selected as an Official Honoree for Best Use of Device Camera in the 15th Annual Webby Awards.
CollabraCam provides a quick, easy and fun way to shoot and simultaneously edit live video from multiple cameras using iPhones, iPod Touches and iPad 2. CollabraCam links iOS devices running the app over local WiFi to create a video switcher and communication control room with a simple, yet powerful, live video editing workflow.
Digital Pro App
We are a creative and digital production agency working with some of the biggest brands in the world.
This application accompanies the Digital Pro web site. It includes films showcasing the photography and filming equipment we use and offer as well as a creative section with a selection of films we have been commissioned to produce.
cine TimeLapse App
cine TimeLapse is a tool for professional photographer, and film camera crews, as well as for everyone who want to enjoy with time Lapse photography. It could be difficult to estimate how long you’ll need to let your device in recording mode to get the footage length you want. cineTimeLapse allows you to calculate this running time for you, and even so it could be usefull as a timer during the record.
Broadcast Engineering App
Broadcast Engineering magazine is a business publication covering television, production, cable, satellite and post applications. Readers include station/facility management, engineering management, engineers, operators and technical directors.
The revolution in broadcast technologies has brought extraordinary challenges to professionals responsible for production, operations and management. It impacts virtually all phases of their business. Broadcast Engineering is dedicated to keeping professionals current with their new technological alternatives, helping them to understand the implications, review their options, and make more informed decisions. Our app offers the latest industry news as well as features focused on the production and distribution of video content.
Digital Video App
DIGITAL VIDEO HT magazine deals with every aspect of the world of consumer electronics: each issue contains reviews of TV sets (both 2D and 3D, of course), Blu-ray players, video projectors, home theater speakers and amplifiers, advanced smart-phones, high-definition camcorders and digital cameras, software for creative video and much more.
The tests are always very thorough, and are carried out by the foremost Italian experts using an advanced laboratory and 30-seat screening room for video and audio evaluation.
Each issue also sports an ample home cinema section, complete with news and monographs, as well as a large number of reviews of the latest DVD and Blu-ray releases.
Screen Time Calculator App
Screen Time Calculator is a little tool to calculate the available recording time and screen time for several framerates for a given number of frames.
This is especially useful for timelapse and highspeed cinematography.
STC also estimates the needed hard disk space for Weisscam RAW, Phantom Cinefiles and Canon 5D MK2 Full Resolution 21 MPix Files.
Camera Order App
Camera Order is an app made for Cinematographers, Videographers, Camera Assistants, Directors, Producers & anyone that works with Cameras.
This app is an extremely thorough motion picture camera reference tool.
It contains a complete inventory of almost every lens used in movie and TV production. Along with every lens is the maximum aperture, close focus and front diameter.
You will now have a reference tool to know if you need to order different matte box backs for the wide or telephoto lenses in a given lens series or if the aperture on the Optimo 24-290mm is constant through the focal lengths(it is).
Contains cameras and details on every working production camera. From Go Pro’s to SI2K’s to Arri SR2′s to Panavision Platinum to Red to Arri Alexa. Every Camera. And if it’s not in here and you work with it on a regular basis we’ll find the details and add it.
Additional info and purchase $19.99
FLICKERfree Calculator App
The Cinematography Electronics FLICKERfree Calculator is a handy tool to calculate the proper camera speed and shutter angle combinations for FLICKERfree film or digital cinematography. It is especially useful when using HMI or fluorescent lighting.
Our FLICKERfree Calculator is designed with the same simplicity as our popular HMI Flickerfree Filming Speeds reference cards. Our App calculates the camera speed in Frames Per Second (fps) and camera Shutter Angle in Degrees. The colors on the calculator, Burgundy (50 Hz) or Blue (60 Hz), also match the colors on our reference cards.
3D ST App
3D ST is a pocket calculator for the stereoscopic (3D) photographer and cinematographer.
In the STEREO CALCULATOR the user is able to calculate values for INTEROCULAR, FOCAL LENGTH, CONVERGENCE ANGLE, CONVERGENCE PLANE as well as the NEAR and FAR RANGE values for any given setup.
A toggle switch in the calculator allows the user to quickly switch between CONVERGENCE or PARALLEL shooting modes.
The custom Panasonic AG-3DA1 mode of the calculator allows you to determine settings for near and far distances, to and from the scales from 00-99 of zoom and convergence.
Additional info and purchase $39.99
SKATER® Dolly Rotation Calculator 1.0 App
The P+S Technik SKATER® Mini is an Academy Award® and Emmy Award® winning camera dolly for linear and circular camera moves. It is to be considered to be the smallest professional camera dolly on the market and allows the operator to perform circular tracking shots, that have been nearly impossible before.
With this rotation calculator wheel angles of the dolly can be calculated within seconds for circular and curved camera moves.
FilmSlate App
FilmSlate puts a portable “Smart Slate” in your hand.
FilmSlate was developed by professionals, for professionals, and is designed to be used on set as an insert slate, a run-and-gun slate, or a portable backlit slate in your pocket.
Toland ASC Digital Assistant App
Toland provides solutions to the key technical concerns of Cinematographery in a unique multi-tasking interface.
Developed by Chemical Wedding in partnership with the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), Toland is an iOS application for professional use. We strongly recommend you read the users guide to realize Toland full potential.
This application is named after legendary ASC cinematographer Gregg Toland, whose revolutionary work on Citizen Kane has inspired filmmakers the world over. Toland’s mastery of aesthetics and technique made him one of the great innovators of the art form.
Additional info and purchase $39.99
ReelMoments App
ReelMoments lets you take time-lapse video directly with either iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4. Capture the moments of your life and create VIDEO clips on the fly!
New in 1.2
Up to 720p HD video (Note: on iPhone 3G and 3GS, please use USB file sharing in iTunes to save HD videos to computer)
Ever wonder how filmmakers capture the blooming of flowers? Clouds fleeting over the sky? Or people flooding the subway station and exiting it in rapid motions? Now you can create videos just like that using your iPhone camera!
pCAM Film+Digital Calculator App
A Cinematography and Still Photography calculator for Photographers, Directors of Photography, Camera Operators, Camera Assistants, VFX Supervisors, Script Supervisors, Gaffers, Grips, Motion Picture Editors, Production Designers, Art Directors, Film and Photography Students.
Calculates: Depth of Field – Hyperfocal – Image Circle – Splits/Aperture Finder – Field of View (Picture Sizes) – Field of View Preview (with images to size shots) – Angle of View – Focal Length (lens) Matching – Triangulate – Exposure – Running Time to Length – Shooting to Screen Time – HMI Flicker-free – Color Correction (choosing color correction filters) – Diopter – Macro – Time Lapse – Underwater Distance – Scene Illumination (beam intensity) – Light Coverage (width/distance) – Mired Shift (with suggested color correction gels) – Conversion calculator – Siemens Star (Focus chart) – Insert Slate.
Additional info and purchase $29.99
Keyframe Cam Report App
Keyframe Cam Report replaces traditional camera reports on paper for professional, digital movie productions. User-friendly and powerful metadata capturing and management ensure consistency and quality throughout the production process.
Additional info and purchase $29.99
Key Light Exposure Calculator
THIS APP IS NOT A LIGHT METER AND DOES NOT MEASURE LIGHT
Key Light Exposure Calculator is a tool for filmmakers useful in determining how much incident light is necessary to make effective exposures at various combinations of Frame Rate, T stop (Aperture), ISO (Sensitivity), and Exposure Time (Shutter Speed / Shutter Angle).
Key Light determines its results using established photographic formulae to find the appropriate exposure parameters. Resulting Incident Key Light is the amount of light required to correctly expose for an 18% Reflectance Gray Card.
Designed with High Frame Rate Videography in mind, use Key Light to help you determine how much light is required to make correct exposures at very high frame rates and short exposure times. Also useful for low light and high ISO photography in determining if available light will be sufficient.
Helios Sun Position Calculator App
Helios is a Sun Position Calculator that graphically represents the position of the sun from dusk to dawn, on any given day, in any given place.
Designed as an aid to Cinematographers and Stills Photographers working in natural light, Helios is essential to anyone who needs to plan a day around the constantly changing character of sunlight. Helios works without a network connection, though some functions are enhanced when connected to the internet.
Gaffers, Grips, Location Managers, Production Designers and First Assistant Directors will already be aware of the value of this information. Other professionals, from Architects and Surveyors to Electricians and Landscape Gardeners can now predict sun exposure in the field, without the need for complex tables or graphs. This information can be emailed and then printed from within the application.
Additional info and purchase $29.99
Catchlight App
Introducing Catchlight, the most advanced programmable light source for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Use your iPhone as a catchlight / eye light for film and video, or as a mini softbox for low-light still photography, all with complete control over color temperature. The interface is powerful and simple. Just drag with two fingers to adjust the color.
When you find a light color you like, hit the info button in the corner of the screen and type in a name to save it. Or, you can select from the 16 presets, which range from 2500°K to 10,000°K. For a round light source, just double-tap the screen.
Film Production Terms App
Film Production Terms is the leading professional level Film Production Glossary for iPhone and iTouch. With a database of thousands of Lighting, Editing, Filming, Sound, Directing, Post-Processing and General Film Production Terms, it maintains the most comprehensive collection available right at your fingertips. No internet connection required!