CineMon is a new app that will transform an iPad or Mac into a cinema monitor. It features composition guides, scopes, focus assist, image overlay, and other tools to check focus, exposure, looks, and more. Let’s dive in! The importance of using a high-quality cinema monitor while filming cannot be overstated. The image is larger and oftentimes superior to what’s on the camera viewfinder or small onboard monitor. Directors will watch a scene play out on a monitor, seeing what the final shot will look like, minus any color grading and effects. These monitors can range in price from several hundred dollars to thousands of dollars or more. They are a valuable production tool that can be used on any type of shoot. CineMon features CineMon v1.0 has many of the features needed in a cinema monitor. The app takes full advantage of Apple’s Metal APIs for maximum performance while keeping battery use to a minimum. It also supports plenty of UVC video hardware options, with even more pro options available on a Mac. The developers have worked on bringing the tools and features found in a professional cinema monitor to the app and, in turn, an iPad or Mac. This allows cinematographers and shooters an affordable way to check focus, exposure, composition, etc. Plus, there is plenty of customization that can be done and can be saved to switch between configurations. Connect a pro camera to an iPad or Mac with an HDMI or SDI cable (via USB adapter)...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 30 December