The Best Apps for Cinematography and Filmmaking 2025
Blackmagic Camera
is a free app and it essentially turns your phone into a cinema camera.
it gives you access to pretty much all of the professional camera exposure and monitoring tools you may need
Including shutter angle, focus peaking, false color and many more
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241
Android
Sun Seeker - Sunlight Tracker
Let's you see where the sun will be positioned at any time on any day.
It has a 2D & 3D view, allowing you to plan for your current location or anywhere else in the world.
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sun-seeker-sunlight-tracker/id330247123
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ajnaware.sunseeker&hl=en_GB
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
is a Director's Viewfinder App
It's perfect to use on location scouts as it allows you to match the set-up of the camera you'll be using on your actual shoot.
You can add overlays, looks and export a pdf shot list when your done
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740
Android Alternative
Artemis Director's Viewfinder
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chemicalwedding.artemis&hl=en_GB
Shot Designer
has everything you need to plan your lighting setups for your shoots.
You can add all charters, cameras, lighting equipment and props you may need.
These can be exported and it even features a built-in director viewfinder.
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shot-designer/id556342711
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.us.hollywoodcamerawork.shotdesigner&hl=en_GB
Shot Lister
is the perfect tool for planning your shoot day.
You can all of the various set ups that you may need which can be checked off as you go and it will break down your estimated shooting time.
You can even add in your storyboards and use it on your desktop as well.
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shot-lister/id529436218
Mac
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shot-lister/id529436218?ct=macOS&mt=8
Shotdeck
It’s now easier than ever to search their entire library for your reference images .
There is a useful discovery page, along with the powerful search tools to find just what you’re looking for
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shotdeck/id6450038072
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.filmmakers.shotdeck&hl=en_GB
CameraKit
CameraKit gives you the information for pretty much every camera system you can imagine.
You can see the specs, the various formats. It can even calculate how much storage you’ll need and the transfer speeds.
But that’s not all! There is also the sensor size info, estimated power consumption & compatibility with various editing programs.
And you also have the option to compare cameras as well.
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993
The Creator's App
The Creator's App is a must-have if you're a Sony shooter.
Not only does it give you the ability to use your phone as an external monitor
It also gives you full wireless control of your camera's settings
which is perfect if you are working as a solo creator
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.sony.ips.portalapp&hl=en_GB
Final Cut Camera
This is a free app that gives you more professional control over the built in camera.
It gives you access to controls such as shutter speed, ISO and white balance.
As well as a more natural zoom control
You also have the ability to use tools such as frame guidelines, focus and exposure peaking and manual control over the built-in camera stabiliser.
One of the most interesting features is being able to connect multiple phones or other ios devices to set up a multi-camera shoot, with easy access to Final Cut if you use it
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-camera/id6469552837
Monitor and control
IOS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sony-monitor-control/id1643900558
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.sony.playmemoriesmobile.proremote&hl=en_GB