The Best Mobile Apps for Filmmakers | Best Filmmaking Apps
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There are various mobile apps out there – some of them even free – that can help filmmakers be more efficient in their processes and workflows. So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the best mobile apps for filmmakers and producers.
- Scriptation
- LumaFusion
- ShotPro
- Shot Designer
- Helios Pro
- Artemis Pro
- Sun Surveyor
- Frame.io
- Hedge
- KineMaster
Scriptation
Website: https://scriptation.com/
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Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.
Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.
LumaFusion
Website: https://luma-touch.com/
This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.
Available on iOS and Android.
ShotPro
Website: https://www.shotprofessional.com/
Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.
Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Shot Designer
Website: https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html
Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync & Team Sharing.
Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Helios Pro
Website: https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php
From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.
Available on iOS.
Artemis Pro
Website: https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php
Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.
Available on iOS.
Sun Surveyor
Website: https://www.sunsurveyor.com/
Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.
Available on iOS and Android.
Frame.io
Website: https://frame.io/
Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.
Currently available on iPhone and iPad.
Hedge
Website: https://hedge.video/
Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.
Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.
KineMaster
Website: https://kinemaster.com/en
Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.
Available on iOS and Android.
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