ScreenPort vs Livegrade Viewer

ScreenPort SDI is a unique device that adds video input to iPad, iPhone or Mac and turns it into a professional 3G-SDI monitor capable of capturing up to 1080p60 video feeds with your personal portable device. The ScreenPort app provides video controls, analysis and recording tools unmatched by most professional monitors. ScreenPort is a perfect solution for run-and-gun video assist, script supervisors and video engineers. Features AUTO RECORDING In addition to manually triggered recording, ScreenPort can use SDI camera record flag to provide automatic recording start and stop. SDI METADATA Extract timecode, clip name, and other camera and lens metadata from ARRI, Sony, Canon, Panasonic and RED digital cinema cameras. VIDEO SCOPES Analyze SDI signal exposure, color and focus with adjustable waveform, vectorscope, histogram, false color and focus peaking tools.

Livegrade Viewer is a companion app for the industry-standard DIT software for look management and digital imaging, Livegrade. Designed for Apple iPad/iOS, it transforms every iPad or iPhone wielded by the DP, gaffer, or other crew into a personal monitor. It is a flexible and portable option for viewing the look applied to live signals, comparing live with references, watching playback, and helping to ensure the creative intent.  HOW DOES IT WORK? With a few fingertips, tap into streams sent from Livegrade via the on-set wireless network using industry-standard encryption. Livegrade is a desktop software that gives DITs and their DPs real-time control over the camera’s live image to get as close as possible to the final look already on set. RELIABLE MONITORING Experience very low-latency and reliable video streams of the digital cameras live images and playback. TAILORED VIEWS Whether you are content with a clean camera feed or require additional details, such as slate information, receive individually relevant information only. Livegrade DITs can set up different output views in Livegrade tailored to your needs. NEED SUPPORT? Hit the "App Support" link in the information section to get started and troubleshoot.