The app, in beta, is currently free.
You can now access a public beta of ViewScreen Scout, a real-time scouting app for the iPhone. It comes from Fuzzy Door Tech, the technology division of Seth MacFarlane’s production company Fuzzy Door. We previously covered the tech in this podcast.
The company is rebranding its production-level scouting app, previously known as ViewScreen Scout, to ViewScreen Scout Pro.
Here’s some more info from the official press release:
ViewScreen Scout
ViewScreen Scout records how digital assets will look on location or a soundstage – before filming begins. The app lets you pre-visualize scenes, virtually walk through sets, block movement, visualize lighting and more. With the ability to visualize and animate digital assets and VFX in situ, reacting directly to what you see on your iPhone means capturing the right shots in fewer takes.
How it Works
ViewScreen Scout scans an environment, analyzes the space and then places and animates digital objects in a scene – in real time and at real-world scale. Users can download their own custom 3D assets from Box or from the Files app on their iPhone to plan and block a scene to decide if a location works, figure out the best angles for coverage, or even build new blocking and animation on the fly.
The Difference Between ViewScreen Scout & ViewScreen Scout Pro
ViewScreen Scout is designed for individual users who want to explore real-time scouting. ViewScreen Scout Pro is a production-ready scouting app designed for collaboration that works seamlessly with ViewScreen Studio, our suite of tools designed for television and film production.
ViewScreen Scout Pro includes shared AR rooms where the entire crew can collaborate, whether the team is together in the same location or working remotely across multiple locations. It also has more advanced features including live markerless motion capture and motion capture suit integration, the ability to export all VFX data (OBJs, EXRs, etc.) to accelerate post-production as well as customized software, support and services that can be tailored for a specific project.
Compatibility
ViewScreen Scout and ViewScreen Scout Pro run on iOS devices including any iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max and higher or any iPad Pro M1 and higher.
Availability & Pricing
ViewScreen Scout is free during the Beta for users in North America (US and Canada), Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. To request access to the Beta, visit viewscreen.com/beta.
ViewScreen Scout Pro integrates with ViewScreen Studio and is available for use on film and TV productions in North America (US and Canada). Pricing for ViewScreen Studio and ViewScreen Scout Pro varies based on the requirements and complexity of the production.
