Australian Startup 3D Film Parts Unveils SmartLog App and Smart Slate P4
Melbourne-based 3D Film Parts, a company founded by working filmmakers, has introduced two new tools: SmartLog, a free digital camera report app for iPhone and iPad, and the Smart Slate P4, a proof-of-concept electronic clapperboard. SmartLog replaces paper logs with a digital workflow, recording scene and take numbers, lens data, aperture, filters, ISO, and timecode, then generating PDF or CSV reports. It requires no accounts, subscriptions, ads, or internet, and is expected on the App Store within a week, with Android to follow. The Smart Slate P4 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen displaying live timecode and scene/take info, plus a depth-of-field calculator and daylight-friendly UI. It remains a community-driven prototype with no release date or pricing. Both products stem from on-set problem-solving and filmmaker feedback, targeting gaps overlooked by larger manufacturers.
Key facts
- 3D Film Parts is based in Melbourne, Australia.
- SmartLog is a free iPhone and iPad app replacing paper camera reports.
- SmartLog records scene/take numbers, lens info, aperture, filters, ISO, and timecode.
- SmartLog exports reports as PDF or CSV files.
- SmartLog requires no user accounts, subscriptions, ads, or internet.
- SmartLog expected on App Store within a week; Android version planned.
- Smart Slate P4 is a proof-of-concept electronic clapperboard with a 10.1-inch touchscreen.
- Smart Slate P4 includes a depth-of-field calculator and daylight-friendly UI.
- Smart Slate P4 has no announced pricing or release date.
- Products are designed by working filmmakers and refined through community feedback.
Entities
Institutions
- 3D Film Parts
- PetaPixel
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia