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)

ToolInputsOutputsCapabilities
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 aspectCovers / 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 · accessoriesLoadout sheet (HTML/PDF) · per-day rate · weight total
Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK

On set (1)

ToolInputsOutputsCapabilities
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 imageSVG overlay of frame lines on sensor area
Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK

Post (2)

ToolInputsOutputsCapabilities
ACES pipeline picker

Camera body → IDT → working space → ODT → deliverable. Reference chain for ACES 1.3 grading.

Camera log format · working space · deliverableIDT / 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 uploadParsed SOP/sat per ColorCorrection node
Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK

Decision (4)

ToolInputsOutputsCapabilities
Scoring session cost calculator

Estimate a live orchestral session: players × hours × stage rate + conductor, contractor, AFM minimums.

Players · session hours · stage tier · conductor · contractorPer-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 experienceRanked 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 needPrimary 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 slidersComposite score + recommendation
Catalog-backedURL-as-statePDF exportOffline OK