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Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

Pro Filmmaking & Photography

349 ratings
283 reviews
#26 in paid Photo & Video
📊 Productivity
📷 Photo & Video
$19.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 19, 2014
  • July 15, 2026

Developer

Cadrage GmbH
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About

This app provides precise framing previews for a vast array of professional camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers and photographers visualize shots, manage projects, and communicate their vision effectively during production.

✓Accurate camera and lens previews
✓Custom frameline creation
✓Photo and video recording
✓Built-in gallery and project manager
✓PDF shotlist generation
✓Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control
✓3-way color correction
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Cadrage Director's Viewfinder. Based on 349 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful app for filmmakers
  • 🚀Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡Comprehensive camera and lens options
  • 🚀Efficient for location scouting and pre-production
  • 👍Saves time and hassle
  • 👍Great for visualizing shots
  • 👍Excellent tool for directors and DPs

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 💡Desire for more customization options
  • 💡Lack of portrait mode blur simulation
  • 💡Missing some camera/lens models
  • 💡Wish for more composition overlays
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What's New in Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

6.0.1

July 15, 2026

Introducing Sun Tracking! Cadrage can now display the sun's path for any date directly in the viewfinder. See exactly where the sun will rise, travel, and set at your location. To activate, tap the menu button in the lower left and select "Sun". 
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts: support@cadrage.app

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The app has maintained its position at 26 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

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best app

Best app overall on the market
opradobrasilopradobrasil

Response from developer

Thank you for your kind review! 🤩

Use it every day

I am a camera Op in Chicago. I use this app every day on set. 10/10
SteadiReviewSteadiReview

Full belter

Invaluable!!!
ShonkmeisterShonkmeister

Винтажные объективы Cooke

Отличное приложение! Было бы еще лучше, если получится добавить камеру Blackmagic pocket cinema camera Original (BMPCC OG) и два винтажных объектива с байонетом c-mount: Cooke Kinic 1inch (25mm) f/1,5 и Cooke Anastigmat 15mm f/2,5
1990AlexRUS1990AlexRUS

Response from developer

Спасибо за ваш отзыв! Эту камеру можно найти в нашей базе данных под названием Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Что касается объективов, вы можете самостоятельно добавить их в Cadrage в качестве пользовательских. Просто откройте базу данных серий объективов для камер и нажмите на кнопку ADD CUSTOM LENS SERIES в левом верхнем углу. Если у вас возникнут вопросы, напишите нам на электронную почту (support@cadrage.app)!

Fantastic app

I have never left a comment on the app store even after many years of owning an iphone. This Cadrage app is one of the best app I had the pleasure of interacting with. A++
LastCall999LastCall999

Response from developer

Thank you for your kind review! 🤩

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Camera shutter sometimes unresponsive

Bug

Occasional crashes or freezes

Bug

Metadata not always accurate (e.g. 'unknown camera')

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add manual camera and lens information input

Feature

Implement vertical/portrait mode

Feature

Add more composition overlays (e.g. golden ratio)

Feature

Improve project/photo management and organization

Feature

Implement camera settings controls (aperture, shutter, ISO)

Feature

FAQ

What does Cadrage Director's Viewfinder do?

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder allows users to line up shots with precise framing previews for thousands of professional camera and lens combinations. It aids in pre-production planning and on-set communication by visualizing the intended shot.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include accurate previews for numerous cameras and lenses, the ability to save photos and record videos, custom frameline creation, a built-in gallery and project manager, PDF shotlist generation, manual control over exposure, focus, and white balance, and professional 3-way color correction.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

What devices is Cadrage Director's Viewfinder compatible with?

The app supports dual and triple camera devices. While specific operating system compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed, its features suggest it is designed for modern smartphones and tablets capable of running advanced camera applications.

How can this app help with my film or photo projects?

This app is invaluable for visualizing your shots before you even pick up your camera. It ensures everyone on your team is aligned on the framing and aspect ratio, and the shotlist feature streamlines communication and organization for your shooting day.