Elevate Your Cinematic Planning with Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder is a mobile toolkit built for filmmakers and photographers who need accurate framing and quick visual references. The app lets you preview compositions for many professional camera and lens setups so you can plan shots before you roll. It speeds up pre-production and clarifies visual intent on set so the whole crew works toward the same look.
Who benefits from this app
Independent directors, cinematographers, camera assistants, and photographers will find Cadrage useful for scouting, blocking, and communicating shot ideas. Its compatibility with thousands of cameras and lenses makes it flexible for both digital cinema and still-photo workflows.
Core capabilities
- Professional three-way color correction tools to preview grade and refine the intended mood of a shot.
- Manual exposure, focus, and white balance controls for precise in-app adjustments that reflect real-world camera settings.
- Exportable PDF shot lists you can attach to email or upload to Dropbox for easier handoff between departments.
- Integrated gallery and project organizer to store references, compare takes, and keep shoot materials in one place.
- Custom framelines in any aspect ratio so you can visualize nonstandard or specific delivery formats.
- Capture stills and record reference video directly within the app for instant documentation of compositions.
How it improves on-set workflow
Use Cadrage to create clear visual references during rehearsals and blocking. Share PDF shot lists and saved references with your gaffer, DOP, and production office for streamlined communication. Having custom framelines and grading previews helps departments understand framing and tone before camera setup, reducing wasted time.
Practical notes
- Works with a very large list of camera and lens models so you can match in-app previews to the equipment you'll actually use.
- The project gallery and export options make it simple to assemble and distribute production-ready materials.
Technical
- iPhone
- Full