iPhone and iPad on Track to Filmmaker’s Best Friend
It wasn’t that hard for the iDevices to slowly and gradually be integrated into most of our lives. Yes, they do “have an app for that”. With every aspect of our lives, applications made life easier. Scheduling businesses to organizing your grocery lists with just a few swipes away. The best part is: it’s with you wherever you go, portable, fast, and efficient. It doesn’t take that long for the film industry to adapt to this new convenience. 3DGuy is one of them. We utilize mobile applications in our productions. Carry a variety of indispensable apps on his iPad and iPhone.
Among our favorites are:
3D Slate
A digital slate that not only covers the basic of your clapperboard needs, it also includes stereoscopic information such as Interocular Distance, Convergence Distance, Distance to Subject, Distance to Foreground, Distance to Background, and other useful information for a 3D Production.
ProPrompter
A teleprompter can be a little pricey when it comes to low-budget productions or too big and heavy for field use (well, when did you last see one on a shoot?). ProPrompter is your solution. A portable and affordable prompter in your hands. Control the speed of the script via ProPrompter installed on your iPhone or let the application automatically scroll for you.
IOD Calc
According to the App’s description, you can replace trial and error, simply by having this calculator around. For all you 3D filmmakers out there, this handy application allows you to calculate the interocular distance based on your set up and measurements. Film your 3D the right way.
RealD Professional Stereo3D
Another 3D calculator that will help you to properly film 3D. From the people that brought you FrameForge Previz Studio, RealD Professional Stereo is something every 3D filmmaker should have. It features: Parallax setup, Separation, Lens choise, Shooting style, Stereo Rig Solver Mode and more.
3DA1 Calc
Yet another 3D calculator, this one especially designed for the Panasonic AG-3DA1. Ensure the right settings on your camera with its iPhone and iPad companion.
iRelease
Piles and piles of paperwork? Can’t find that release form that you swear you’ve put it in the bag? Paper ruined? iRelease is a quick and easy way to keep track of your talents and models. Customize and create the perfect form, any time, any where.
Storyboard
One of the best storyboarding applications out there. Easily create and manage your storyboard, map out the shots and scenes, a great previz tool for filmmakers.
pCAM
pCAM is a film and digital calculator, an award-winning app, calculates depth of field, field of view, exposure, and many more.
Rent Me
Find rental rates for production equipment, directly in your hands. Get rid of all your doubts about purchase or Rent with Rent Me.
ShotList
A digital production board that goes beyond your ordinary cardboard. Say goodbye to losing strips, instantly make changes to the production schedule, and keep track with your storyboard and shot list. Make changes as you go along. Peter Johnson, also the creator of MailShot and founded Soluble Apps is responsible for this great tool. While ShotList has not yet reached the popularity of its predecessor, ShotList is surely one of the apps to keep an eye on. In an exclusive interview with us, Johnson reveals that he is open to developing new and innovative applications and making our lives easier. Johnson was also part of the people behind popular game titles such as “Prey”, “Rocky: Legends”, “Don King Presents: Prizefighter” and “BioShock”
Besides the above, there are many film production apps out there for aspiring filmmakers and pros alike, easing the process.
Artemis Director’s Viewfinder
Compare different lenses and aspect ratio as well as zoom to get exactly what you want.
AJA Data Calc
Calculate storage requirements of your video.
FiRe Field Recorder
World’s first professional field recorder, designed for the iPhone and the iPod touch.
Rehearsal
An app to help actors learn their lines. Tested by actors on shows like Heroes, Lost, Desperate Housewives, Psych, and more.
Apps will be available here very soon! For the meantime, checkout iTunes Store.