Props Controller

On-set Conditions

Onset Property Masters are expected to be both resourceful and adaptable to the extreme. Changes can happen at any time, props are exposed to the elements and script breakdowns never capture all the expectations of the Director.

On top of the dynamic requirements for props in general, digital props go beyond the control of most. Any solution needs to adapt to unreliable internet connections, less-then-recent devices and last-minute changes.

The Remote Control app weathers this volatility in real-time. Not by offering everything, but by what you really need in any condition.

In orchestration with the Prop Player app on the set devices, the Remote Control app does what its name implies: in real-time direct what is scripted for the props, from a distance.

Learn as you go

You don't need a training or online course to learn how to use our digital props apps. With a few clicks, you're up and running. Once you get the hang of the basics, our online feature list will turn you into a power-user in no time.

Features

The app integrates seamlessly in the multi-user SetOps environment. All the prop scenarios are synced between all the devices and users of the production.

The app builds on a character <> phone <> scene structure. A phone will recognise it's character, and a scene can have an unlimited amount of actions on a phone.

Mobile Phone interfaces

Common mobile phone interfaces such as lock screen, home screen and contact details come ready-first, customisable second. At any time, you can tweak the details you like, but starting on-the-fly has you covered too.

Notifications

At any time in the flow of the scene notifications can be displayed, either timed or by direct command of the prop master. All the details are customisable, but if the available character data is sparse, the notification knows how to work with less as well.

Calling

The meat and gravy of the app are the wide range of "calling" scenarios. No matter if the call comes in, goes out, is missed or hung up, the app has you covered. With direct remote control, or timed if that fits the need of the moment.

We just released the feature of an "emergency call"!

Special Cases

It's only in the movies that a mobile phone runs out of battery, loses connection or reboot so often. That's exactly why we have elegant interfaces and animations to tackle these seamlessly with the other interactions.

"He's calling me but my battery dies! Oh no..."

Customisation

The Prop Remote Control app is focussed on keeping scenario building simple. No unwieldy configuration menus or endless spreadsheet lists.

Our simple-first approach works great for most cases, but we haven't forgotten about storylines that demand more. Since the app is built by props designers, we figured out how to switch between customised GFX screens and our app, directly on the mobile phone.

This powerful feature is good news for all designers in the art department.

If there's no other solution (we haven't figured out how to time-travel), there's always the Chroma key feature.

Install

Today, the app is released in the App store. Concerning Google Play store, for now, only in test environment.

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