Tools
Pre-production tools
Calculators and visualizers backed by the CineCanon equipment dataset. URL-as-state where it makes sense — share the page, share the answer. Capability flags below: amber = supported, zinc = not yet.
Prep (2)
| Tool | Inputs | Outputs | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor coverage checker Does this lens cover this sensor at this aspect? Trig math from manufacturer-published image circles. | Lens (image Ø) · sensor body · target aspect | Covers / vignettes verdict + margin (mm) | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
| Loadout calculator Build a kit from CineCanon's curated equipment list. URL-as-state share link, print-as-PDF. | Camera body · primes · zooms · filters · accessories | Loadout sheet (HTML/PDF) · per-day rate · weight total | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
On set (1)
| Tool | Inputs | Outputs | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame-line overlay Visualize aspect-ratio frame lines on a sensor or reference still. Clone of ARRI's Frame Line + Lens Illumination Tool. | Sensor body · target aspect · (optional) uploaded reference image | SVG overlay of frame lines on sensor area | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
Post (2)
| Tool | Inputs | Outputs | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACES pipeline picker Camera body → IDT → working space → ODT → deliverable. Reference chain for ACES 1.3 grading. | Camera log format · working space · deliverable | IDT / ODT / working-space chain (named transforms) | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
| ASC CDL parser Upload a .cdl/.ccc XML file and read the slope/offset/power/saturation values. Validates against the open spec. | .cdl or .ccc file upload | Parsed SOP/sat per ColorCorrection node | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
Decision (4)
| Tool | Inputs | Outputs | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoring session cost calculator Estimate a live orchestral session: players × hours × stage rate + conductor, contractor, AFM minimums. | Players · session hours · stage tier · conductor · contractor | Per-session $ + per-cue $ + total estimate band | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
| Stunt rig decision picker Wire descent vs decelerator vs airbag — 4 questions, ranked recommendation with rationale. | Fall height · framing · takes needed · performer experience | Ranked rig recommendation with reasoning | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
| HDR delivery target picker Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG — recommend a target based on platform, budget, and finishing constraints. | Platform · finishing budget · master deliverables · dynamic-metadata need | Primary target + fallback chain | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |
| Anamorphic vs spherical matrix Score your project across six axes (aspect, character, budget, weight, close-focus, VFX integration) for a defensible call. | Six weighted-axis sliders | Composite score + recommendation | Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK |