# ShotDesignerAI — AI Framing and Live Cam Tools

> AI Framing and Live Cam Tools (iPhone/iPad app by William Carrer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotdesignerai/id6764096751 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [William Carrer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845570824)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $19.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1.5 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotdesignerai/id6764096751/reviews.md

## What is ShotDesignerAI?

ShotDesigner AI is an advanced cinematic production tool designed for filmmakers, cinematographers, directors, camera operators, and visual creators.

AI VERSION

ShotDesigner AI is the complete AI-enhanced edition of ShotDesigner.

This version includes advanced AI-assisted cinematic analysis tools, intelligent composition overlays, scene interpretation systems, and real-time filmmaking guidance designed for professional and advanced creative workflows.

A separate non-AI version of ShotDesigner is also available for users who prefer a lighter and more affordable experience focused on core cinematic framing and production tools.

The app combines professional live camera tools, cinematic overlays, project planning, AI-assisted analysis, lens and sensor databases, exports, and production utilities into a single production environment.

Built for real-world filmmaking workflows, ShotDesigner AI helps you visualize, analyze, design, and document shots directly on set or during pre-production.

FEATURES

LIVE CAMERA TOOLS
• Real-time cinematic overlays
• Frame guides and aspect ratios
• Safe areas and composition grids
• Horizon and tilt tools
• Live compass and orientation tools
• Sun path and solar positioning overlays
• Exposure monitoring
• Kelvin and tint monitoring
• Live focal and zoom tools
• Anamorphic desqueeze preview
• Fisheye support
• Recording and still capture

AI CINEMATIC ANALYSIS
• AI-assisted composition analysis
• Scene framing suggestions
• Subject positioning guidance
• Lighting analysis
• Perspective and balance analysis
• Dynamic overlay recommendations
• Cinematic reasoning engine
• Area-based filmmaking guidance
• Local AI processing without cloud dependency

PROJECT SYSTEM
• Create and organize projects
• Production metadata management
• Director and DOP notes
• Camera and lens tracking
• Shot planning tools
• Scene and take organization
• Visual references and notes
• Archive management

CAMERA AND LENS DATABASE
• Professional camera database
• Sensor format library
• Lens database with real focal behavior
• Mount adapter support
• Anamorphic support
• Effective field-of-view calculations
• Camera compatibility tools

EXPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION
• PDF exports
• Shot references
• Production documentation
• Visual archives
• Still frame exports
• Video references

DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOWS

ShotDesigner AI is designed for:
• Directors
• Cinematographers
• Camera operators
• Film students
• Content creators
• Music video productions
• Commercial productions
• Short films
• Feature films
• Documentary work

IMPORTANT NOTES

ShotDesigner AI includes advanced real-time overlays and processing systems. Some overlays and analysis modes may increase processing load depending on the device and active tools.

Captured stills and videos are intended primarily as cinematic references, production previews, and export support material.

PRIVACY

All AI analysis is processed locally on the device whenever possible. Your projects and creative work remain under your control.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-13

• Fixed anamorphic live preview orientation issues.

• Fixed anamorphic squeeze/desqueeze behavior across live view, overlays, still captures, video exports and thumbnails.

• Improved overlay alignment for frame guides, safe areas, center cross and composition guides when using anamorphic lenses.

• Improved camera and lens simulation accuracy.

• Various bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-02

No release notes.

## More apps by William Carrer

- [ChuckPodMobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chuckpodmobile/id6761841009)
- [VideoMultiMeter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomultimeter/id6762004415)
- [SUPER8 Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super8-cam/id6768246368)
- [VHS-Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam/id6768269724)
- [Cine Viewfinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cine-viewfinder/id6779965722)

All apps by William Carrer: https://appshunter.io/developer/1845570824

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