Lightframer Pro is a professional-grade cinema viewfinder app that combines AR-based shot composition with real-time sun tracking. It targets high-end cinematographers and DPs by providing a comprehensive database of cameras and lenses, alongside metadata-rich exports to streamline production workflows. Positioned as a premium, one-time purchase tool, the app has successfully entered the market at #85 in the Photo & Video Paid category. Its primary differentiator is the combination of technical camera simulation and environmental lighting data, which provides a distinct advantage for location scouting.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional cinematographers, directors, and DPs who require precise location scouting tools and lighting planning for high-end film production.
Key features
Visualizes the sun's position, golden hour, and blue hour directly on the live viewfinder to plan lighting.
Extensive library of 50+ cameras and 90+ lens series to simulate exact framing and field of view.
Captures photos with embedded cinema data including camera, lens, focal length, sun position, and white balance.
Overlays for various aspect ratios including anamorphic, theatrical, and custom user-defined ratios.
Augmented reality overlay for precise on-location shot composition and blocking.
How much does it cost?
The app utilizes a premium, one-time purchase model, positioning itself as a professional tool rather than a subscription-based utility.
Velocity
Who built it?
eric Hernandez
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Key takeaways for Lightframer Pro
Where is it heading?
The SWOT
- Extensive database of professional cinema gear
- Metadata-rich export functionality
- Premium, one-time purchase pricing model
- Real-time AR sun-tracking integration
- Build community through social media showcases
- Integrate with industry-standard production software
- Develop a freemium/trial version for wider adoption
- Partner with film schools or production houses
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