# CinePlanner

> CinePlanner (iPhone/iPad app by Yannick Giraud.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineplanner/id6800298885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yannick Giraud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854657673)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: $12.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cineplanner/id6800298885/reviews.md

## What is CinePlanner?

CinePlanner sits right between your screenplay and the set. Designed specifically for cinematographers, CinePlanner turns raw script pages into structured, actionable camera plans. Read your screenplay side-by-side with your shot breakdown, map coverage lines directly onto the page, block scenes spatially, and then carry the whole plan onto set — live.

Whether you're prepping a high-concept short film or an episodic series, CinePlanner keeps your creative vision clear, organized, and synced everywhere.

Key Features & Functionality

Script-to-Shot Breakdown
Side-by-Side Editor: Import your screenplay PDF and view it directly alongside your shot list.
Scene Breakdown: Scenes are organized automatically with location headers, INT/EXT tags, DAY/NIGHT indicators, and shot counters.
Detailed Shot Logging: Specify shot size (Close Up, Wide, etc.), shot type (Single, OTS, Top Shot), focal lengths, grip setups (Tripod, Handheld, Dolly, Steadicam, Gimbal, Crane), and exact camera gear.

Visual Script Coverage (The Signature Feature)
Mark the Script: Highlight passages of dialogue or action in the built-in screenplay reader.
Color-Coded Coverage Lines: See thin vertical coverage lines in the script margin — numbered and color-coded to each shot — giving you an instant visual map of what camera setups cover which lines of dialogue.

Overhead Scene Map & Blocking
2D Previsualization: Place camera icons, actor markers, and floor-plan maps to visually plan scenes.
Movement Paths: Draw actor and camera moves across the map to communicate complex blocking effortlessly to your crew.
Satellite Locations: Drop a real satellite map under any scene — pan to your exact location, reframe, and set which way is North.
Sun & Daylight: Pin the scene to an address and scrub through the day to see the sun's direction and height, with sunrise and sunset times — so you know where the light falls before the truck rolls.

Reference Frames & Camera Metadata
Attach References: Link lookbook images, previz renders, or location photos to individual shots.
Gear Logging: Log camera bodies, lens sets, focal lengths, aspect ratios, and format details right under each reference frame.

On Set, Live
On-Set Mode: When the shoot day arrives, switch to a full-screen, check-off view of the day's scenes — mark each shot as it's in the can, log your takes, and circle the keeper.
Live Activity: Drive the current setup from your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, stepping shot to shot without opening the app.
Shooting Schedule: Arrange scenes into shooting days in shoot order, split a scene across days, and drag strips between days to build the plan — a board on Mac and iPad, a list on iPhone.

Multi-Version & Series Support
Script Versions: Keep multiple revisions side-by-side and copy shots between drafts seamlessly.
Episodic Structure: Split larger projects into episodes without losing project organization.

Flexible Export & Online Publishing
Export Options: Output your plan as an interactive HTML webpage, PDF shot list, plain text, or a dedicated "Script with Coverage" PDF.
Live Web Links: Publish your shot list online to a shareable link complete with images and video — it automatically updates whenever you republish.

Native Mac & iPad Experience
iCloud Sync: Start planning at your desk on Mac, then carry your full plan onto set on your iPad.
Touch-Optimized: Intuitive touch controls for moving cameras, dragging actors, and marking scripts.
CineStager Integration: Pull in setups directly from the CineStager AR companion app.

Built for Filmmakers
CinePlanner is crafted for:
Directors & DPs who want to step on set with clear reference frames, lenses, and blocking pre-planned.
1st ADs & Line Producers who need a filterable, shareable shot list and a schedule to build efficient shoot days.
Indie Crews & Film Students looking for a fast, visual, modern alternative to complex production suites.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-09-12

- Improvements to scene maps
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-09-10

No release notes.

## More apps by Yannick Giraud

- [CineStager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinestager/id6755585287)

All apps by Yannick Giraud: https://appshunter.io/developer/1854657673

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