Every shot has a recipe.
Upload a film still and turn visual instinct into a practical camera and lighting plan—ready to recreate on your next shoot.
Start with ten free analyses. No camera gear required.
35mm
T2.1 / ISO 800
1/50 / 5600K
40mm · f/2.8
Soft key, negative fill
Built for the moment before the first take.
30s
to a usable plan
01
reference frame
∞
ways to make it yours
From reference to rehearsal
Stop guessing what made the frame work.
ShotCraft reads the visual language in a still, then turns it into a clear starting point for your own set.
Bring the reference
Drop in a film still, screen grab, or any frame you want to study.
Read the visual system
Get a lens estimate, camera position, lighting diagram, and color palette.
Make the shot yours
Use the equipment list and shareable recipe card to recreate it with your crew.
A recipe, not a verdict.
You get a well-reasoned setup to test—not false certainty. Every recommendation leaves room for your location, your taste, and what the scene needs.
- A credible setup in under 30 seconds—not vague visual inspiration.
- Every estimate is a practical starting point you can test on set.
- Built around your still, your crew, and the gear you can access.
Choose your frameLab
Start studying the shots you love.
Starter
Free
For filmmakers building the habit of looking closer.
- 10 shot analyses each month
- Lens estimate and camera position
- Lighting diagram and color palette
- Shareable How This Shot Was Made cards
Creator
$19 / month
For cinematographers building a deeper reference library.
- Unlimited shot analyses
- Detailed equipment recommendations
- Saved shot library and recreation notes
- High-resolution share cards without ShotCraft branding