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shotPrep

A very handy cinematography planning tool that lets your select your format, anamorphic or spherical, rotating the image by 90, enter a custom frame extraction, gives you ideal standard delivery resolutions, and even produces a report for the approximate FOV of the focal lengths used for the given captured frame.
formatCompare

Compares two user selected formats useful for understanding crop factors and framing considerations. You can also enter lens focal lengths for approximate calculated HFOV.
framesToDataRate

My advanced Data Rate Calculator supporting native RAW Codecs, Uncompressed DPX, as well as Intermediate Codes like Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHR.
frameAndFocus

This powerful tool creates user defineable framing guides as transparent PNGs that you can overlay over your footage, images, photographs, and even supported monitoring paths.
depthOfFieldCalc

My take on a Depth of Field Calculator more targeted towards filmmakers. This tool generates a DOF Table based on your selected Camera and Format.
lensPrep

A useful tool to assist with lens selection and discerning working distances for industry standard framing conventions.
panSpeedCalc

My Panning Speed Calculator with Suggestions for SDR and HDR Filmmaking.
exposureTable

This cinematography tool generates Exposure Table based around "at key" 18% Gray for your given Frame Rate, Shutter Angle or Shutter Speed, and ISO Rating that displays both Footcandles and Lux.
lightBright

A pre-light inspired tool that takes a known light distance and intensity measurement and approximately translates it to a new subject distance. Handy for figuring out how much and how many fixtures you may need on the day.
filmCalc

A useful motion picture film calculator that covers modern formats, motion picture film stocks, and provides deeper functionality when planning your project.
ratioToRes

This tool that will provide valid resolutions for common or custom aspect ratios and constrain them within the two major delivery aspect ratio containers, DCI and 16x9.
optimalViewing

Calculates the THX and PHFX Optimal Viewing Distance for a given display size and generates a Window Effect Rating.
printHelper

Resolution and Print Size Calculator.
Cinematography and Camera Tools
Cine Filter Crate

Rugged and well thought out filter cases for 4x5.65" filters.
rodClaw

A single rod clamp designed uniquely for RED DSMC2 camera bodies.
Downloads and Software
philmColor

Digital Stocks for RED Cameras for the new IPP2 Color Workflow.
Adobe Premiere Pro - RED Sequence Presets

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Sequence Presets for RED DSMC2 and DSMC Digital Cinema Cameras.
Reference Graphics, Datasheets, and Charts
Phil's Sensor Chart

My popular Sensor Chart covering film and modern digital cinema formats.
4K Delivery Briefing and Lens Compatibility 2019 - For RED and ARRI

With 4K Delivery growing rapidly in adoption I've created a basic document covering the unique differences between the RED and ARRI ecosystems as well as informing you about what lenses work in capturing and deliverying 4K with both camera systems.
RED DSMC2 Sensor Technology And Film

A sensor chart that shows DSMC2 RED Dragon and Helium Sensor Sizes as well as common motion picture film formats.
RED - IPP2 Introduction

A quick one sheet explaining RED's new Image Processing Pipeline 2 workflow and benefits.
RED DSMC2 Camera Lineup - 2018 Edition

A one sheet listing and comparing features for all current RED DSMC2 camera bodies.
RED DSMC2 Camera Lineup - 2017 Edition

A one sheet listing and comparing features for all 2016/2017 RED DSMC2 camera bodies.
RED Dragon Sensor Chart

A sensor chart focused on the RED DSMC2 and Panavision Millennium DXL camera bodies with the Dragon Sensor showing up to 8K resolution and format sizes with relevant film formats as well.
DP Ref Sheet

A useful "Cheat Sheet" for Aperture, Shutter Speeds, ND Filter Densities, and Flicker Free Shutter Speeds for 60 and 50 Hz.
RED DSMC2 ND Filter Notes

ND Filter Recommendations for RED DSMC2 Cameras.
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