Lightcraft Jetset for iPhone

Pocket virtual production: Lightcraft Jetset overview

Lightcraft Jetset turns an iPhone or iPad into a portable movie studio. Using Apple’s ARKit for live camera tracking, the app fuses CGI with real footage so creators can run virtual production workflows from a handheld device. It brings Lightcraft’s high-end virtual production tools to filmmakers, content creators, and on-set teams working outside a traditional studio.

Key capabilities at a glance

• AI-driven compositing with high-quality keying tools for seamless foreground/background blending
• Scene matching that rapidly aligns live camera shots with virtual set elements using Scene Locator technology
• Precise real-time camera tracking so CG elements hold position as you move the device
• Fast 3D rendering support for complex USDZ assets
• Complete take logging and metadata capture for every shot

Export options and post-production links

• Direct compatibility with Blender for further scene refinement and editing
• USD-based workflows supported, including round-tripping via the Autoshot companion app
• Integration paths for Unreal Engine to continue virtual production or finalize renders

Who benefits from Jetset

Lightcraft Jetset is useful for indie filmmakers, VFX artists, virtual production scouts, and educators who need fast, on-location virtual set previewing and capture. It reduces the gap between concept and finished composite by enabling client-facing demos and quick iterations without a full studio rig.

Recommended free alternative

• Paint by Number Photo — a no-cost option for simple image-based compositing and creative mockups

Quick start tips

• Use an iPhone or iPad with ARKit support for best tracking performance
• Prepare USDZ assets optimized for mobile to keep frame rates smooth
• Record takes with metadata enabled so exports include scene context for post work in Blender or Unreal