25 Cool Ways Filmmakers can Use an iPad
It’s been close to a year since we did our 22 Filmmaking Apps round-up. At the time we had a hard time finding 22 of them… What a difference a year makes.
Not only is the iPad is revolutionizing the filmmaking world in terms of new innovative tools, but also in the way it’s leveling the playing field by performing similar functions as expensive equipment that was once out of reach for many indie filmmakers.
In this post we wanted to do more than just supply a list of film apps. While some of these videos highlight apps, we also wanted to include accessories, some you can buy today, some coming soon and others that are just concepts. We also wanted to show you innovative uses, DIY hacks and more.
We will do a large App round-up soon.
iPad On Commercial Set
iPad + Velcro
iPad Photoshoot
iPad light painting
Celtx Script
Generate Timecode
Timecode Notes
iPad Follow Focus
Canon 5D Mark II and the iPad
DSLR Slate
iMotion HD – Time-lapse and Stop-motion
Storyboards
ProPrompter HDi
HandStand Case
On-Set Color Correction
Noir and Movie Looks
iPad Slate
Vogel’s RingO System
iRig Mic & iKlip
Defender Backpack
Studio Suite 9
The Cube
Cineform First Light
iPixPanel
Blackmagic Videohub
Bonus Video: USB Typewriter Demo
Wow! Need oneeee
definitely need to invest in one
I haven’t gone thru all of the videos, yet, but I didn’t see anything on Audio. I am setting up a portable voice-over system using my Audio-Technica AT2020 USB mic hooked to an iPad. Currently I am using Voice Recorder HD for the iPad, but I am looking into others that have more control. This will allow me to take my portable system to a client and let them record their voice-over at their own place. I will post pix and vids when its complete.
Thanks for including my HandHeldHollywood.com videos in your post! I’m a very big fan of FilmmakerIQ, so it’s especially rewarding to see my work referenced here.
I also wanted to mention another video that was just posted at MacBreak Studio (http://www.pixelcorps.tv/macbreak_studio124). It describes how I’ve been using OmniFocus on my iPad to block actor and camera movement.
Keep up the awesome work!
Taz
http://www.HandHeldHollywood.com
I agree that the iPad and other technologies are helping filmmakers, but for me, I don’t think I’ll be buying one anytime soon.
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You may be interested in checking out our new app, “Shotlist”- The first complete Production Stripboard system for iPhone and iPad. Use it to plan your shoots, instantly change schedules and send email updates, hold important numbers and web links for a scene, and track your progress on the day. More on http://www.solubleapps.com/shotlist.
Peter
Soluble Apps
Thanks for the list of great apps. One you might want to add to the list is XMPilot Tool from Sony. Its a great app that lets you see pictures live from you Sony PWD 700 or F800 camera on an Ipad and add metadata such as good NG etc as welll as comments, voice memos all recorded back to the XDcam disc.
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There is also a great App for use with your GoPro cameras. If you have the GoPro Hero 3 Black it has built in WiFi and works with the app to transmit proxy video and audio to an Ipad or Iphone. If you have an earlier model GoPro then you can add a WiFi backpac to let you do this.
I would think of shooting with my GoPro now without using the app. Also It makes changing any of the camera settings a breeze rather than using the 2 buttons on the camera.