filmmaking tools
Seven free tools built by individual filmmakers and developers — not software companies — that are genuinely worth knowing about. ScriptBreak, OpenCut, Voicebox, Stow, NOIR Generator DCTL, Moto, and Perfect Cuts.
vibe coding
You don't need to know how to code to build your own filmmaking tools anymore. Here's how vibe coding works, which tools to use, and what filmmakers can actually build with an afternoon and a good prompt.
3d film parts
Melbourne-based 3D Film Parts just announced SmartLog, a free iPhone camera report app, and the Smart Slate P4, an electronic clapperboard prototype — both designed by filmmakers solving real on-set problems first.
Runway
Runway Gen-4.5 wins on control and character consistency. Kling 3.0 wins on realism, volume, and price. Here's exactly when to use each — and why the answer for most filmmakers is probably both.
scriptbreak
ScriptBreak is a free, open-source script breakdown app that exports pre-formatted AI prompt packs for Runway, Kling, Veo, and every other major AI video tool — with no API keys, no accounts, and no cloud. Here's what it does and why the architecture matters.
Action Camera
ARRI's LUKA plugin lets you test real ARRI lighting and camera setups in Unreal Engine before you ever step on set. Here's what it does and who it's actually for.