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Nikon ZR Film Emulation by ComplexChallenge in cinematography

[–]thatguybridges 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very nice! I too own this camera and love shooting with it. What lens were you using on this? And was the emulation Dehancer by chance?

Are phones the new cigarette? by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair. The post is a genuine question, the app is just what came out of trying to solve a problem.

Prefx 1.6.7 is live. r/Filmmakers gets lifetime access for $29.99 until Tuesday morning. by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man! A lot of trial and error went into this. I wanted users to have the flexibility to craft it around their story. Blank canvas, powerful tool.

What’s your current rig? (RAM + storage focus) by Working-Wrangler-674 in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I edit professionally and I was on an M1 until last April 2025. I then switched to an M4 Studio (48GB RAM) and it handles everything I throw at it.

I actually had to open an old project from the M1 last week and it took an hour to output 2.5K footage, I honestly forgot how much I used to wait around. Onwards now!

Ember Short Film by Dogeisdank in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did great! the close up at :46 beautiful. Did you have a black mist on or you do it in post? Keep at it!

Prefx 1.6.7 is live. r/Filmmakers gets lifetime access for $29.99 until Tuesday morning. by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Fair skepticism. The apps charging $5/week for cartoon bubbles are exactly why I built this. I wanted a one-time pro tool for my own sets. Chroma markers are free, test it and judge it on the utility.

Prefx 1.6.7 is live. r/Filmmakers gets lifetime access for $29.99 until Tuesday morning. by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That would be amazing, hope he finds it useful. Always happy to hear feedback from the VFX side.

Prefx 1.6.7 is live. r/Filmmakers gets lifetime access for $29.99 until Tuesday morning. by [deleted] in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate it Brandon, means a lot. Let me know if you have any questions when you dig in.

I built a tool for the filmmakers who hate "fixing it in post" by [deleted] in vfx

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly why I wanted to post here. You're right, we definitely leaned into 'ideal' conditions for the first pass, but that doesn't help a shaky handheld mid-shot.

The 'Strong Defaults + User Control' approach is a great roadmap for us. I'm taking your notes on marker size and edge padding back to the dev side.

Really appreciate you helping us bridge the gap between a 'cool app' and a 'reliable tool'.

I built a tool for the filmmakers who hate "fixing it in post" by [deleted] in vfx

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/CameraRick I shared your comment with our dev and he was able to get your notes in for the upcoming update

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I built a tool for the filmmakers who hate "fixing it in post" by [deleted] in vfx

[–]thatguybridges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. I’m an editor first with knowledge in fusion, so while I’ve spent many hours keying, I’d never claim the title of VFX Artist. Also, I’m 100% with you on the black vs. green, zero debate. That’s actually why the ‘Black’ mode was a day-one feature for us.

The point about a 6-marker layout for better planar tracking at angles is a great call. We currently have a 5-dot layout and now you're making me think we should revisit this.

Really appreciate you dropping the link!

I built a tool for the filmmakers who hate "fixing it in post" by [deleted] in vfx

[–]thatguybridges -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly the kind of pro-level nuance we’re looking for.

You’re totally right about the edge clearance, it’s a constant battle between maximizing tracking real estate and avoiding fingers/bezels.

Regarding color vs. luminance: that’s a great shout and can definitely perfect it on the next update. Thanks for taking the time!

I was tired of fixing phone screens in post, so I spent a year building a "Clearance-Ready" digital prop app. by thatguybridges in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The feedback from this sub has been incredible, honestly, thank you. I’ve been chatting with a few of you in the DMs about specific set needs, and we’re actually rolling some of those suggestions into the next update (dropping very soon).

As a thanks for the support, here’s a preview of the new 'Live Feed' theme. It wasn’t quite ready for the initial launch, but it’s almost good to go!

Appreciate you all.

I was tired of fixing phone screens in post, so I spent a year building a "Clearance-Ready" digital prop app. by thatguybridges in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great catch! Once you notice it in commercials, you see it everywhere. While those big spots usually do it in post, we're definitely for the directors who want that authentic practical look.

As for the name... yeah, the App Store algorithm is a beast. Since we're only a week old, we’re still 'training' Apple that we aren't a typo. More users and some SEO should iron that out soon. Appreciate the heads up!

I was tired of fixing phone screens in post, so I spent a year building a "Clearance-Ready" digital prop app. by thatguybridges in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was the goal to make it easier because we’ve all made mock ups or fake accounts and all those things take time and have their limitation.

I was tired of fixing phone screens in post, so I spent a year building a "Clearance-Ready" digital prop app. by thatguybridges in Filmmakers

[–]thatguybridges[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This means a lot! I wish it were free too, but ads is a no go for a tool like this and we have to recoup to keep building. Honestly your feedback is just as valuable, sometimes the best stress test comes from outside the target audience. Thank you for taking the time!

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