Camera Essentials
Master the exposure triangle. Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus modes, metering, and scenario-based quick settings.
- Interactive exposure triangle simulator
- F-stop and DOF visual guide
- Scenario-based quick settings
iPhone Cinematography
ProRes data rates, storage calculator, 180° shutter rule, Apple Log workflow, lens specs.
- ProRes bitrates & file sizes
- Storage time calculator
- Apple Log exposure guide
Real-Time Data
Dynamic tools that pull live data to help you plan your shoots
Aurora Tracker
Real-time Kp index, solar wind data, and 3-day forecasts from NOAA. Plan your northern lights photography.
Night Sky Planner
Star trail calculator, moon phases, Milky Way visibility, meteor showers, and light pollution guide.
Open Planner →Golden Hour Calculator
Precise sunrise, sunset, blue hour, and golden hour times with sun path diagram and shooting tips.
Open Calculator →Time-lapse Calculator
Calculate intervals, total frames, video duration, storage needs, and motion blur settings for any scenario.
Open Calculator →Depth of Field Calculator
Calculate DOF, hyperfocal distance, and plan focus stacking for landscape, macro, and product photography.
Open Calculator →Quick Reference
Common settings at a glance
Portrait (Outdoor)
Landscape
Sports / Action
Night / Low Light
Street Photography
Aurora / Northern Lights
Resources (coming soon)
Presets, cheat sheets, and tools you can download
Lightroom Presets
Curated presets for landscape, portrait, and night photography.
Coming Q1 2026Cheat Sheet PDFs
Printable quick-reference cards for camera bag or phone.
Coming Q1 2026LUTs for Apple Log
Color grading LUTs optimized for iPhone ProRes footage.
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