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Artemis Director’s Viewfinder has come to the Android!

When I first got my iPhone, I didn’t think of it as a filmmaking tool.  But then I came across an amazing app, and suddenly my perspective changed completely.  I suspect that same revelation is about to hit the thousands of Android owning filmmakers around the world.  Why?  Because Artemis Director’s Viewfinder has come to the Android.

Artemis ($29.99) is an awesome digital replacement for the traditional director’s viewfinder. I’ve been using it on set for well over a year.  Users simply select their camera type, shooting format, and lenses. Then, Artemis uses the Android’s built-in camera to simulate the desired focal length. Users can flip between lenses, save screenshots, and made well informed decisions about camera setups.

Take a look at the video below to watch Artemis in action on an iPhone (it behaves the same way on Android).

Android owners, your smartphone just got brilliant!

7 Comments.
  1. Nick says:
    March 17, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    Will the Artemis remote for iPad work with Artemis for Android? I would assume so, but I didn’t see anything on the Chemical lWedding website…

  2. Taz Goldstein says:
    March 20, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Great question! I’ll see what info I can dig up.

  3. Nick says:
    March 20, 2011 at 4:43 am

    Actually, I have an answer! I acquired Artemis for my Droid2 and discovered that currently there is no option to do so.

    Thanks for offering to look into it.

  4. Taz Goldstein says:
    March 20, 2011 at 5:39 am

    Well, as you already discovered, the Android app won’t link with Remote. Just got the official word from the developer. Oh, well.

  5. Nick says:
    March 20, 2011 at 7:14 am

    Follow up question, since you’re in touch with them: Will it ever?

  6. Taz Goldstein says:
    March 21, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    The developer said it may be possible, but I don’t think they’ve made any steps in that direction. I’ll post more if I learn anything else.

  7. Artemis Director's Viewfinder says:
    March 22, 2011 at 1:00 am

    Yes! We’re working on the Android version connecting with Artemis remote on both Ipads and Android Tablets (Xoom, Galaxy Tab, etc..).

    Will keep you posted for the release.

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