Best Film Gear Apps

HDSLR Slate

The Only Slate App You'll Need

$7.99

This digital clapperboard app provides essential fields for filmmakers to log production details. It offers automatic take incrementing, a built-in timer, and customizable sound and background options, making it a useful tool for video shoots.

GearGhost

Rent local camera & film gear

Free

This app connects users with local vendors to rent film and production equipment. Browse a wide selection of cameras, lenses, and accessories, book rentals securely, and communicate with vendors directly. It offers verified identities and optional damage coverage for confident rentals.

Camera Logger

by Indie Film Gear LLC

Free

Streamline your filmmaking process by digitizing camera logs. This app eliminates paper waste, simplifies sharing with your team and producers, and automatically fills in recurring information, incrementing take numbers for efficiency.

GLM Rentals: Film Gear DFW

DFW Camera & Lens Rentals

Free

Browse and request production-grade cameras and lenses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. View real photos, detailed specs, and clear day pricing to build your rental package. Submit requests for confirmation and payment outside the app.

Perfect Green Screen

Light A Perfect Green Screen

$4.99

This app is a lighting tool designed to help filmmakers achieve optimal illumination for their green screens. It provides visual guidance with gray band overlays to identify and correct uneven lighting, ensuring better chroma keying in post-production.

Film(ish) photo video editing

True to film photo editing

Free

This app transforms digital photos into authentic analog film looks by simulating real photographic phenomena like grain, halation, and characteristic curves. It offers both simple one-tap presets and advanced controls for detailed color grading, all processed on-device for privacy.

Newgrain: Film Photo Community

Discover analog photography

Free

This platform is a dedicated space for analog photography enthusiasts. Discover new film stocks, browse thousands of inspiring film photos, and share your own work in a chronological, ad-free feed. Connect with a global community of film photographers.

GigBag Gear Checklist Manager

For film, photo, & music Pro’s

Free

Organize your professional equipment with custom profiles and smart checklists. This app helps musicians, filmmakers, and photographers prepare for events by tracking gear in and out. Sync your entire database across devices for seamless management.

Cinecyclop : makes gear lists

Gear lists and film tools

Free

This app helps film, commercial, and music video crew members prepare equipment for shoots. It allows users to build comprehensive gear lists, create reusable kit templates, and generate DMX patches. Quotes can be created and exported to PDF, with additional on-set calculation tools available.

rollbook: film photo catalog

Organize analog rolls & scans

Free

Organize your scanned film photos into virtual rolls, complete with metadata like film stock and camera details. This app provides an archival home for your analog memories, keeping them separate from your main photo library and ensuring privacy with offline functionality.

CreatorKit Pro

Gear Kits & Inventory

$4.99

Organize your filmmaking and photography equipment with a comprehensive gear database. Build shoot-ready kits, track item values, and manage insurance details. Stay prepared for any production with packing checklists and a production calendar.

Filmtools 2

by Moviola Studios

Free

Source production equipment for filmmaking and creative projects. This app offers a wide range of gear, from cameras and lighting to audio and storage, backed by a passionate team of industry professionals dedicated to helping you succeed.