These 12 apps cover every aspect of film production from your phone or tablet.

Camera & Coaching

1. FrameCoach — Real-time camera coaching for settings, composition, and visual storytelling. Like having a DP in your pocket.
2. Blackmagic Camera (free, iOS) — Full manual camera controls, RAW recording on supported iPhones.
3. Filmic Pro ($15) — Advanced manual video controls for iPhone and Android.

Pre-Production

1. WriterSolo (free) — Professional screenwriting format on mobile.
2. ShotLister ($25) — Shot list creation and management with scheduling.
3. Storyboarder (free, desktop) — Quick storyboard sketching.

On-Set

1. Artemis Director’s Viewfinder ($30) — Preview framing with different lenses and cameras virtually.
2. Sun Seeker ($10) — AR sun tracking for lighting planning.
3. MovieSlate ($30) — Professional digital clapperboard.

Post-Production

1. LumaFusion ($30, iOS) — Professional editing on iPad.
2. DaVinci Resolve (free, desktop) — The industry standard for editing and color.

Reference

1. IMDB (free) — Research crew, cast, and techniques from films you admire.

How to Choose

Focus on your weakest area. If camera settings confuse you, start with FrameCoach. If editing is your bottleneck, master DaVinci Resolve. Don’t install 20 apps — pick 3-4 that address your actual needs and learn them deeply.

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