Shot Designer
Video Players & EditorsHollywood Camera Work LLC
Shot Designer is a ground-breaking tool for Directors and DPs.
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Shot Designer is a ground-breaking tool for Directors and DPs.
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About Shot Designer
"A great App for Directors and DP's alike! Lightning fast shot designs. Don't be without it on the set." -- John Badham, Director, Saturday Night Fever, WarGames
"Excellent tool for planning my scenes fast!" -- Clint Reagan, Previz Supervisor, Hunger Games, Prometheus, Knight & Day, GI Joe
WHAT IS SHOT DESIGNER?
• CAMERA DIAGRAM - Shot Designer dramatically speeds up the Director's process of making camera diagrams. Create full-blown diagrams in seconds. The software does most of the work.
• ANIMATION - Animate your characters and cameras to move around your diagram in real-time. Previsualize the rhythm of a scene by seeing it play out.
• SHOT LIST - The integrated Shot List is tied into the diagram and writes itself while you work. Edit shots intuitively in the diagram, not in a confusing spreadsheet.
• DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER / STORYBOARDS - Bring in lens-accurate camera angles via the integrated Director's Viewfinder or Storyboard Import.
• MAC/PC DESKTOP VERSION - An identical Mac/PC Desktop Version is included with the Pro Version (in-app upgrade).
• SYNC & TEAM SHARING - Sync your scenes across all your devices. Share scene folders with teams. Control who owns which scene. (Pro Feature)
Watch the feature-demo at https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer-videos.html
CAMERA-BLOCKING ON STEROIDS
Shot Designer was developed by Per Holmes, the creator of the renowned Hollywood Camera Work training, and has been developed in conjunction with major TV and Film productions.
Shot Designer is based on the realization that neither Camera Diagrams, Shot Lists, or Storyboards by themselves give you a satisfying understanding of camera-blocking -- you have to use them *together*.
Shot Designer is FAST. The app knows how Directing works and automatically does most of the work for you. Cameras rearrange themselves when you move characters. Animate characters and cameras with simple Walk To and Track To commands. Create sophisticated tracking shots with multiple marks. Shot Designer is fast enough that you can rearrange the diagram with actors waiting.
OTHER FEATURES
• Integrated Set Designer for building floor plans.
• Integrated Lighting Designer for DPs, with lighting symbols provided by Ari Golan of Atomic Imaging Studios Chicago.
• Import production drawings as backgrounds and block on top of them.
• Factory Templates of pre-made camera setups for any situation.
• Make your own templates as starting points for new scenes.
• Large and growing prop/furniture library. Email us requests, we'll build them.
• Scene Freeze: Experiment easily by taking snapshots you can return to (Pro).
• PDF/JPG/Excel export and emailing of Camera Diagrams and Shot Lists (Pro).
• Unlimited Folder Structure for organizing scenes (Pro).
The Free Version of Shot Designer is full-featured except for Save, Export and Sync/Team. Your current scene is always saved, and you can be fully productive working on one scene at a time. The Pro Version (in-app upgrade) adds File Management, identical Mac/PC Desktop Version, Sync and Team Sharing, PDF/JPG/Excel Export and more.
"Excellent tool for planning my scenes fast!" -- Clint Reagan, Previz Supervisor, Hunger Games, Prometheus, Knight & Day, GI Joe
WHAT IS SHOT DESIGNER?
• CAMERA DIAGRAM - Shot Designer dramatically speeds up the Director's process of making camera diagrams. Create full-blown diagrams in seconds. The software does most of the work.
• ANIMATION - Animate your characters and cameras to move around your diagram in real-time. Previsualize the rhythm of a scene by seeing it play out.
• SHOT LIST - The integrated Shot List is tied into the diagram and writes itself while you work. Edit shots intuitively in the diagram, not in a confusing spreadsheet.
• DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER / STORYBOARDS - Bring in lens-accurate camera angles via the integrated Director's Viewfinder or Storyboard Import.
• MAC/PC DESKTOP VERSION - An identical Mac/PC Desktop Version is included with the Pro Version (in-app upgrade).
• SYNC & TEAM SHARING - Sync your scenes across all your devices. Share scene folders with teams. Control who owns which scene. (Pro Feature)
Watch the feature-demo at https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer-videos.html
CAMERA-BLOCKING ON STEROIDS
Shot Designer was developed by Per Holmes, the creator of the renowned Hollywood Camera Work training, and has been developed in conjunction with major TV and Film productions.
Shot Designer is based on the realization that neither Camera Diagrams, Shot Lists, or Storyboards by themselves give you a satisfying understanding of camera-blocking -- you have to use them *together*.
Shot Designer is FAST. The app knows how Directing works and automatically does most of the work for you. Cameras rearrange themselves when you move characters. Animate characters and cameras with simple Walk To and Track To commands. Create sophisticated tracking shots with multiple marks. Shot Designer is fast enough that you can rearrange the diagram with actors waiting.
OTHER FEATURES
• Integrated Set Designer for building floor plans.
• Integrated Lighting Designer for DPs, with lighting symbols provided by Ari Golan of Atomic Imaging Studios Chicago.
• Import production drawings as backgrounds and block on top of them.
• Factory Templates of pre-made camera setups for any situation.
• Make your own templates as starting points for new scenes.
• Large and growing prop/furniture library. Email us requests, we'll build them.
• Scene Freeze: Experiment easily by taking snapshots you can return to (Pro).
• PDF/JPG/Excel export and emailing of Camera Diagrams and Shot Lists (Pro).
• Unlimited Folder Structure for organizing scenes (Pro).
The Free Version of Shot Designer is full-featured except for Save, Export and Sync/Team. Your current scene is always saved, and you can be fully productive working on one scene at a time. The Pro Version (in-app upgrade) adds File Management, identical Mac/PC Desktop Version, Sync and Team Sharing, PDF/JPG/Excel Export and more.
Ratings & Reviews
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Feb 20, 2019 Needs some updates and more items. This has not had a single new item added to it since its launch. It's still my go to app, but still, some new items would be extremely useful and welcome -
Incredibly useful
Nov 25, 2016 I hope the developer did not abandon this app. It's an incredibly portable and powerful way for a filmmaker or director of photography to work out scene ideas. It helps amateur filmmakers take their craft to the next level. Sometimes spontaneity is the right way to go, sometimes careful planning, especially of something more complex than "selfie" videos, is the right way to go. Shot Designer is an invaluable tool for the latter. Thumbs up all the way. (BTW, the tutorial videos are all there, lower down on the page.)more -
Oct 7, 2020 It's alright but the layout on the screen is kind of clustered. Needs more space for android at least! -
Tip Top for preps
Jul 17, 2020 I have been using this email since many years now, after it has been highly been recommended by our camera teacher who works with haneke. After getting a new computer I had to manage my account - the customer service was excellent. I'll be using Shotdesigner many more years.more -
Dec 25, 2018 pros: takes some time getting used to It works. yeah thats its it just works. cons: lack of props bad interfaces on mobile only landscape outdated design and intuitivity best regards, Andy
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Not supported any more?
Aug 7, 2016 This is a wonderful app if you are using iPhones and cameras from 5 years ago. As far as I can tell now the app isn't really getting support outside of software updates and glitches. The field of views on the camera are basic and don't include a way to switch between sensor sizes on any modern camera, the aspect ratios are limited, and the last version of the phone in their list to match field of view is the iPhone 5S. Other than that it's a great diagraming app.more -
Nov 2, 2020 The UI is so broken I couldn't tap a single button, maybe the app is good if only I could pass the title screen -
Oct 15, 2018 Have used this program before on Mac and loved it. Trying it on a chromebook and can't click anything.... quite dissapointed. -
No longer opens?
May 7, 2017 Nothing like paying for a pro version a few months back and now being unable to get the app to work. App technically opens up to land you on a blank / white page. Great idea, but a solid reminder of what happens when a Dev no longer supports their product or requires online access in order to work.more -
Dec 16, 2020 The app crash when I try to sync!
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Incredibly useful
Nov 25, 2016 I hope the developer did not abandon this app. It's an incredibly portable and powerful way for a filmmaker or director of photography to work out scene ideas. It helps amateur filmmakers take their craft to the next level. Sometimes spontaneity is the right way to go, sometimes careful planning, especially of something more complex than "selfie" videos, is the right way to go. Shot Designer is an invaluable tool for the latter. Thumbs up all the way. (BTW, the tutorial videos are all there, lower down on the page.)more -
Tip Top for preps
Jul 17, 2020 I have been using this email since many years now, after it has been highly been recommended by our camera teacher who works with haneke. After getting a new computer I had to manage my account - the customer service was excellent. I'll be using Shotdesigner many more years.more -
It does work!
Aug 30, 2017 I got the "white screen of death" too. But their helpful support person provided a solution: Uninstall the app. Quit all other apps. Reboot the phone - three times (yes, insane) Download the app again. Open it again. This solved it for me and it now works great. Support indicated apple provides no way for vendors to respond to complaints, but hopefully this will let you know it is not a "dead app".more -
Nov 3, 2020 Really, it helped me a lot, in visualizing things... -
Simply Awesome!
Apr 10, 2016 An indispensable tool that increases efficiency on set and makes sharing the details of any shoot easy. Wonderfully simple to use yet powerful for Professionals.
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Feb 20, 2019 Needs some updates and more items. This has not had a single new item added to it since its launch. It's still my go to app, but still, some new items would be extremely useful and welcome -
Oct 7, 2020 It's alright but the layout on the screen is kind of clustered. Needs more space for android at least! -
Apr 28, 2019 As an "Old School" director, this seems to have just what I need to display to Cast and Crew. -
App does more than anything else on the market
Feb 9, 2013 Nothing's perfect. But this app is invaluable as a teaching tool in my lighting classes. I can project the iPad screen and display, change and discuss lighting situations with students in class, before we move to setting up equipment. This saves valuable time and gets the students to think BEFORE they touch the lighting instruments. The animation tools are good, but could be less clunky. Also, can you add Google Drive as a option besides DropBox?more -
Aug 7, 2019 Loved the app (yet to upgrade to #pro), does the upgrade come with a validity/is it for lifetime?
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Dec 25, 2018 pros: takes some time getting used to It works. yeah thats its it just works. cons: lack of props bad interfaces on mobile only landscape outdated design and intuitivity best regards, Andy -
Apr 8, 2021 It needs UPDATE! I have the Windows version and it works, but I can't sync my data on this android version! This suck, specially when you buy the pro version but it still won't work. I love this app but, come on Hollywood Camera Work!more
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Not supported any more?
Aug 7, 2016 This is a wonderful app if you are using iPhones and cameras from 5 years ago. As far as I can tell now the app isn't really getting support outside of software updates and glitches. The field of views on the camera are basic and don't include a way to switch between sensor sizes on any modern camera, the aspect ratios are limited, and the last version of the phone in their list to match field of view is the iPhone 5S. Other than that it's a great diagraming app.more -
Jan 28, 2020 sad that the dev gave up on this.. hope he's ok. this should be totally free if its never going to be updated. -
Very Disappointing
Nov 7, 2014 I’ve given this a good run and am actually quite disappointed (especially now that I spent $20). Here are few of the biggest issues. 1: It would be nice to be able to duplicate an entire scene. If multiple scenes take place in the same location, then every time you want to make a separate scene you also have to build the “set” from scratch. I would like to be able to copy the entire set and drop/paste it into a new scene. 2: The idea of “pages” seems great on the surface but when you only have 5 pages available to you, it becomes a dud very quickly. I can keep adding to this list. You are so limited by functionality.more
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Nov 2, 2020 The UI is so broken I couldn't tap a single button, maybe the app is good if only I could pass the title screen -
Oct 15, 2018 Have used this program before on Mac and loved it. Trying it on a chromebook and can't click anything.... quite dissapointed. -
No longer opens?
May 7, 2017 Nothing like paying for a pro version a few months back and now being unable to get the app to work. App technically opens up to land you on a blank / white page. Great idea, but a solid reminder of what happens when a Dev no longer supports their product or requires online access in order to work.more -
Dec 16, 2020 The app crash when I try to sync! -
App does not work, terrible customer service-don’t buy
Apr 22, 2020 I an unable to save my design to my phone. I was also unable to create an account through the app to get the desktop version. I am a film student and 4 other students in my cinematography class had the same issues.
What’s Groovy
It’s a very great tool to manage and prepare scenes for cinematographers. My only hope is that they continue to improve the tool box and add more material.
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What’s Subpar
Hasn't been updated in almost 2 years now, interface is terrible and it shows. I couldn't even sign up for an account because the app stays in landscape with no rescaling. Got my refund after 5 minutes of using the pro version. Maybe I'll give it another try if the app interface, at the very least, can rescale.
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Needs some updates and more items. This has not had a single new item added to it since its launch. It's still my go to app, but still, some new items would be extremely useful and welcome
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Incredibly useful
I hope the developer did not abandon this app. It's an incredibly portable and powerful way for a filmmaker or director of photography to work out scene ideas. It helps amateur filmmakers take their craft to the next level. Sometimes spontaneity is the right way to go, sometimes careful planning, especially of something more complex than "selfie" videos, is the right way to go. Shot Designer is an invaluable tool for the latter. Thumbs up all the way. (BTW, the tutorial videos are all there, lower down on the page.) -
It's alright but the layout on the screen is kind of clustered. Needs more space for android at least!
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Tip Top for preps
I have been using this email since many years now, after it has been highly been recommended by our camera teacher who works with haneke. After getting a new computer I had to manage my account - the customer service was excellent. I'll be using Shotdesigner many more years. -
pros: takes some time getting used to It works. yeah thats its it just works. cons: lack of props bad interfaces on mobile only landscape outdated design and intuitivity best regards, Andy
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It does work!
I got the "white screen of death" too. But their helpful support person provided a solution: Uninstall the app. Quit all other apps. Reboot the phone - three times (yes, insane) Download the app again. Open it again. This solved it for me and it now works great. Support indicated apple provides no way for vendors to respond to complaints, but hopefully this will let you know it is not a "dead app". -
Really, it helped me a lot, in visualizing things...
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Simply Awesome!
An indispensable tool that increases efficiency on set and makes sharing the details of any shoot easy. Wonderfully simple to use yet powerful for Professionals. -
As an "Old School" director, this seems to have just what I need to display to Cast and Crew.
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I love this app
I’m going to keep this straight to the point. This app is amazing. I hope the developer didn’t abandon it
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Good stuff
Works Great!
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Incredibly useful
I hope the developer did not abandon this app. It's an incredibly portable and powerful way for a filmmaker or director of photography to work out scene ideas. It helps amateur filmmakers take their craft to the next level. Sometimes spontaneity is the right way to go, sometimes careful planning, especially of something more complex than "selfie" videos, is the right way to go. Shot Designer is an invaluable tool for the latter. Thumbs up all the way. (BTW, the tutorial videos are all there, lower down on the page.) -
Tip Top for preps
I have been using this email since many years now, after it has been highly been recommended by our camera teacher who works with haneke. After getting a new computer I had to manage my account - the customer service was excellent. I'll be using Shotdesigner many more years. -
It does work!
I got the "white screen of death" too. But their helpful support person provided a solution: Uninstall the app. Quit all other apps. Reboot the phone - three times (yes, insane) Download the app again. Open it again. This solved it for me and it now works great. Support indicated apple provides no way for vendors to respond to complaints, but hopefully this will let you know it is not a "dead app". -
Really, it helped me a lot, in visualizing things...
-
Simply Awesome!
An indispensable tool that increases efficiency on set and makes sharing the details of any shoot easy. Wonderfully simple to use yet powerful for Professionals. -
I love this app
I’m going to keep this straight to the point. This app is amazing. I hope the developer didn’t abandon it -
Basic but extremely eficient.
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great tool for blocking
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Best Tool for setting Scenes and Shots
I've been using this app for several weeks now, and I have been very impressed with every feature. Setting up a shot (or several) is very easy and intuitive. All the built-in cameras, lights, characters, and props make this a quick solution. The integrated shot list keeps us organized. I have synced across two iPads and an iMac. As a novice film maker this app was an excellent teaching tool for me. Its integration with all facets of building shots, and the shot list helped me understand and build in the right way. I'm not certain what a previous reviewer was complaining about but it has done every thing it claims to do. Another plus is the outstanding support from Hollywood Camera Works. When I needed assistance a post on their forum got a very rapid response, and all the follow-up I needed. -
Very very very very very very very good
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Needs some updates and more items. This has not had a single new item added to it since its launch. It's still my go to app, but still, some new items would be extremely useful and welcome
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It's alright but the layout on the screen is kind of clustered. Needs more space for android at least!
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As an "Old School" director, this seems to have just what I need to display to Cast and Crew.
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App does more than anything else on the market
Nothing's perfect. But this app is invaluable as a teaching tool in my lighting classes. I can project the iPad screen and display, change and discuss lighting situations with students in class, before we move to setting up equipment. This saves valuable time and gets the students to think BEFORE they touch the lighting instruments. The animation tools are good, but could be less clunky. Also, can you add Google Drive as a option besides DropBox? -
Loved the app (yet to upgrade to #pro), does the upgrade come with a validity/is it for lifetime?
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pros: takes some time getting used to It works. yeah thats its it just works. cons: lack of props bad interfaces on mobile only landscape outdated design and intuitivity best regards, Andy
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It needs UPDATE! I have the Windows version and it works, but I can't sync my data on this android version! This suck, specially when you buy the pro version but it still won't work. I love this app but, come on Hollywood Camera Work!
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Not supported any more?
This is a wonderful app if you are using iPhones and cameras from 5 years ago. As far as I can tell now the app isn't really getting support outside of software updates and glitches. The field of views on the camera are basic and don't include a way to switch between sensor sizes on any modern camera, the aspect ratios are limited, and the last version of the phone in their list to match field of view is the iPhone 5S. Other than that it's a great diagraming app. -
The UI is so broken I couldn't tap a single button, maybe the app is good if only I could pass the title screen
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Have used this program before on Mac and loved it. Trying it on a chromebook and can't click anything.... quite dissapointed.
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No longer opens?
Nothing like paying for a pro version a few months back and now being unable to get the app to work. App technically opens up to land you on a blank / white page. Great idea, but a solid reminder of what happens when a Dev no longer supports their product or requires online access in order to work. -
The app crash when I try to sync!
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App does not work, terrible customer service-don’t buy
I an unable to save my design to my phone. I was also unable to create an account through the app to get the desktop version. I am a film student and 4 other students in my cinematography class had the same issues. -
The app is not working
One of my Dp Friend offer me to download this app ,I downloaded when I opened it ,I did not work ,it shows white screen that's all . I erased and re installed but still have that problem ,so if the app is not working properly so why do I have to keep it and what is the benefit for having this app... -
Already own it, but it errs out when trying to sign in. very disappointing.
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I can't sign up. The ui is broken.
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Not functional
This app is no longer supported and is not functional. I would not trust them with your payment information for the full version. Missing functionality. Cannot register with them - UI bug prevents it. Very glitchy
No reviews available
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Not supported any more?
This is a wonderful app if you are using iPhones and cameras from 5 years ago. As far as I can tell now the app isn't really getting support outside of software updates and glitches. The field of views on the camera are basic and don't include a way to switch between sensor sizes on any modern camera, the aspect ratios are limited, and the last version of the phone in their list to match field of view is the iPhone 5S. Other than that it's a great diagraming app. -
sad that the dev gave up on this.. hope he's ok. this should be totally free if its never going to be updated.
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Very Disappointing
I’ve given this a good run and am actually quite disappointed (especially now that I spent $20). Here are few of the biggest issues. 1: It would be nice to be able to duplicate an entire scene. If multiple scenes take place in the same location, then every time you want to make a separate scene you also have to build the “set” from scratch. I would like to be able to copy the entire set and drop/paste it into a new scene. 2: The idea of “pages” seems great on the surface but when you only have 5 pages available to you, it becomes a dud very quickly. I can keep adding to this list. You are so limited by functionality.
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The UI is so broken I couldn't tap a single button, maybe the app is good if only I could pass the title screen
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Have used this program before on Mac and loved it. Trying it on a chromebook and can't click anything.... quite dissapointed.
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No longer opens?
Nothing like paying for a pro version a few months back and now being unable to get the app to work. App technically opens up to land you on a blank / white page. Great idea, but a solid reminder of what happens when a Dev no longer supports their product or requires online access in order to work. -
The app crash when I try to sync!
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App does not work, terrible customer service-don’t buy
I an unable to save my design to my phone. I was also unable to create an account through the app to get the desktop version. I am a film student and 4 other students in my cinematography class had the same issues. -
The app is not working
One of my Dp Friend offer me to download this app ,I downloaded when I opened it ,I did not work ,it shows white screen that's all . I erased and re installed but still have that problem ,so if the app is not working properly so why do I have to keep it and what is the benefit for having this app... -
Already own it, but it errs out when trying to sign in. very disappointing.
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I can't sign up. The ui is broken.
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Not functional
This app is no longer supported and is not functional. I would not trust them with your payment information for the full version. Missing functionality. Cannot register with them - UI bug prevents it. Very glitchy -
Cut!
The free version is worthless. The home page has a link to 6 different tutorials that are marketing videos that highlight features and are all identical. You can not animate your cameras or characters or save scenes unless you buy the app. What's the point?
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