Lighting & Grip/Electric tools
Control fixtures, plan the power, figure the throw. Each tool links to its maker, with a checked price and, where we can source it, where it falls short.
10 tools
Prices checked by hand. If it costs money, it says so.
| Tool | Good for | Price | Where it falls short | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidus Link | Control Aputure and Amaran lights from your phone. | App free; Pro $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr (site) | The free plan is Bluetooth-only. DMX/CRMX control needs Pro ($9.99/mo) on iPad. source for Sidus Link note (new tab) | Open site for Sidus Link (new tab) ↗ |
| ARRI Photometrics | Throw, beam angle, power draw and DMX tables for ARRI fixtures, with a CCL calculator. | Free on the App Store (checked Oct 2026) | Covers ARRI fixtures only. source for ARRI Photometrics note (new tab) | Open site for ARRI Photometrics (new tab) ↗ |
| Stellar by ARRI | Control ARRI and third-party DMX fixtures from a phone or iPad, with scenes and a light-plot view. | Free for up to 5 fixtures; Unlimited $99.99 one-time in-app (App Store) | Free for up to 5 fixtures. More than that needs a paid unlock. source for Stellar by ARRI note (new tab) | Open site for Stellar by ARRI (new tab) ↗ |
| Slyyd (Creamsource) | Multi-brand DMX lighting control app for iPad and iPhone. | Free Go tier; Plus $15/mo or $150/yr; Pro $20/mo or $200/yr (App Store) | Free Go tier is 3 fixtures and 1 universe. Needs iOS 18 or later. source for Slyyd (Creamsource) note (new tab) | Open site for Slyyd (Creamsource) (new tab) ↗ |
| Luminair | DMX, Art-Net, sACN and CRMX lighting console on iPad, iPhone and Mac. | Free download; Standard $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr; Pro $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr (App Store) | Subscription only after the 2-week trial. Apple devices only. Needs Art-Net/sACN or CRMX hardware to reach lights. source for Luminair note (new tab) | Open site for Luminair (new tab) ↗ |
| starCTRL (Quasar Science) | Bluetooth control of Quasar Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow tubes from an iPhone or iPad. | Free on the App Store (checked Oct 2026) | Quasar Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow only, Bluetooth, max 7 fixtures. iOS only. source for starCTRL (Quasar Science) note (new tab) | Open site for starCTRL (Quasar Science) (new tab) ↗ |
| LEE Swatch Book | Full LEE gel and diffusion swatch book, with a gel comparator and mired calculator. | Free on the App Store (checked Oct 2026) | LEE filters only. iOS only. source for LEE Swatch Book note (new tab) | Open site for LEE Swatch Book (new tab) ↗ |
| Rosco myColor | Search, compare and build palettes from every Rosco gel and diffusion range. | Free | Rosco filters only. App Store version is iPhone-only. source for Rosco myColor note (new tab) | Open site for Rosco myColor (new tab) ↗ |
| cinematography.tools Power Draw Calculator | Browser calculator: add fixtures, get total draw, amps at different voltages and minimum generator size. | Free | An estimate only. The page itself notes HMI ballasts draw more than the lamp rating (about 1800W for a 1.2K). source for cinematography.tools Power Draw Calculator note (new tab) | Open site for cinematography.tools Power Draw Calculator (new tab) ↗ |
| Tools for Film Lighting Power Calculator | Browser calculator: wattage to amps and how many 15A or 20A circuits you need, with 80% derating. | Free | Circuit-count math only (15A or 20A, 120V or 240V). The maker's page carries affiliate links. source for Tools for Film Lighting Power Calculator note (new tab) | Open site for Tools for Film Lighting Power Calculator (new tab) ↗ |