# FilmLabel

> FilmLabel (iPhone/iPad app by Giorgio Messina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlabel/id6783413097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giorgio Messina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849352859)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlabel/id6783413097/reviews.md

## What is FilmLabel?

FilmLabel turns your Blackout Lighting Console patch list into beautiful, print-ready fixture labels in seconds.

Import your CSV patch export directly from Blackout, and FilmLabel automatically generates professional labels for every fixture on your rig. No manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no workarounds.

PRINT ANYWHERE
Print wirelessly via AirPrint to any compatible printer, or connect directly to a NIIMBOT B1 thermal label printer via Bluetooth, no detour through the NIIMBOT app required.

FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE LABELS
Choose which fixture fields appear on each label: fixture number, DMX address, manufacturer, type, mode, footprint, and more. Create multiple presets for different label sizes and layouts: console-style bars, tech labels, road case tags, QR scan labels, and full documentation layouts.

BUILT FOR THE INDUSTRY
Designed by and for gaffers, lighting programmers, and DOPs working on film, TV, and live events. FilmLabel speaks the language of the set: Aputure, ARRI, Astera, Litepanels, Quasar, and every other fixture in your patch.

QR CODE INTEGRATION
Every label can include a QR code that links directly to the fixture's full data sheet, scan on set to pull up channel, mode, and footprint instantly.

KEY FEATURES

-Import patch CSV from Blackout Lighting Console
-Direct Bluetooth printing to NIIMBOT B1
-AirPrint support for any wireless printer
-Multiple label presets and size formats
-Fully customizable field selection per preset
-QR code generation per fixture
-Color-coded labels matching your console patch
-Project name and gaffer bar support
-Works entirely offline, no cloud, no account


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-08-10

Introduced Linking Key

### 1.6 — 2026-08-03

Niimbot thermal printing now recognises the label roll you loaded on its own: white and transparent labels both work with nothing to change in the settings. If you use third-party rolls you can still pick the type by hand.

Fixed an issue on the B1 Pro with 50x80 labels, where it could skip a label between prints and progressively misalign the following ones. Also fixed print truncation on long labels with a coloured background.

FilmLabel now runs on Apple Silicon Macs, with the same experience as on iPad.

On iPad, fixed a freeze that could happen while the print window was open, and restored the list of supported printers with their purchase links, which was missing from the Import screen.

### 1.05 — 2026-07-25

• The app now runs on Apple Silicon Macs, with the same iPad experience.
• Fixed a crash on iPad (iOS 26) that could close the app while printing.
• Fixed the iPad Import screen missing the supported-printer list and purchase links.
• Fixed print truncation on long, color-background labels with the Niimbot B1 Pro.

### 1.04 — 2026-07-18

Added
- Support for the Supvan / Katasymbol T50M Pro thermal printer.
- Support for the Niimbot B1 Pro, with automatic detection and a manual picker as backup.
- Redesigned printer catalog with an expandable list.
- Toggle to show or hide the DMX universe prefix in printed addresses.
- 40×30mm label size for the Supvan T50M Pro.

Fixed
- Fixed print truncation on the Niimbot B1 Pro for long, color-background labels (e.g. Road Case preset on 50×80mm) — a row-repeat counter could silently overflow and desync the printer.
- Print truncation on long labels for both the Supvan T50M Pro and Niimbot B1 Pro.
- Wasted blank labels when printing on the Niimbot B1 Pro.
- Text alignment on QR Scan labels.
- General reliability improvements to Bluetooth printing.

### 1.03 — 2026-07-15

- Added in-app QR scanner for quick fixture lookup
- New DMX universe color indicators across labels, previews, and exports
- Added custom logo support for your labels
- Thermal printing now continues in the background with live progress on Lock Screen / Dynamic Island
- Fixed an issue where batch thermal printing could split a label's content across multiple physical labels
- Various smaller fixes and layout improvements

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