Zak Ray, the developer of CameraKit and LensKit, has released FinderKit, a viewfinder app for iOS with exciting features for cinematographers and photographers, ideal for location scouting and the preproduction process in general. Back in the day, whenever we had to film or shoot a project on location, we usually had to bring any potential cameras or lenses that we might want to use with us. It was the only way to determine the ideal focal length for a particular shot, and it was the main method for aligning our vision with reality. Since not everyone can build a set according to their vision, we had to check if our wide lens was wide enough to cover an establishing shot without any surprises, for example. Director’s viewfinders were another option to visualize shots, but their price was usually linked to high-budget projects. Luckily for us, in the meantime, app developers have introduced excellent tools to facilitate our work. Sunseeker, Shot Designer, and Cadrage, among others, are famous apps that filmmakers and photographers have used ever since they were made available. Let’s see what FinderKit adds to the game. FinderKit features overlays for better shot composition. – Source: FinderKit Customize your previews At first glance, FinderKit is not revolutionary since many of its features are available in other viewfinder apps. However, it offers a complete list of cameras and features and can be downloaded for free with limited functionality. There is an in-app purchase that unlocks all its features. Basically, a...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 13 December, 2023