Arri Launches Camera Companion
App users can configure their own interface for remote control of one or multiple Alexa and Amira cameras using an iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple Silicon.
Arri has launched the Camera Companion app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with Apple Silicon, enabling users to configure their own interface for remote control of one or multiple Amira and Alexa (35, Mini LF, Mini and 265) cameras. The app is now available on the App Store.
With a choice of two subscription options, Camera Companion’s interface streamlines on-set workflows for camera crews and DITs. The Standard subscription provides comprehensive control of one or two cameras, and the Premium subscription adds features such as unlimited cameras and MIDI support.
A free demo version of the app offers basic single-camera control, camera-menu access, and free trials of both Standard and Premium. Every new project in the app includes a simulated camera, so users can start exploring without a camera at hand. Connection to an Arri camera can be implemented via either the camera’s own WiFi network or a wider on-set network.
Personalized control is at the heart of the Camera Companion experience. Users can choose a predefined layout or drag and drop control tiles into a custom layout. Unlimited app user buttons can be assigned to any camera function and then dragged and dropped into the user’s personalized layout. With a Premium subscription, the interface can be organized into multiple tabs, enabling users to create separate tabs for different cameras or shooting situations or assign a specific tab to functions such as playback control.
Among the features praised by the app’s beta testers are the customizable interface; the ability to save builds by project; independent interfaces for DP and DIT, and instant adjustments to camera settings while at a monitor station.
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