‘Knives Out’ director launches iPhone camera app that shoots like his movies
Filmmaker Rian Johnson and cinematographer Steve Yedlin have released a new iPhone camera application designed to process still photos using the custom color science and image processing techniques from their feature films. The software, named Chromagraph, applies the exact color math and raw sensor processing utilized by the creative team behind Knives Out. Priced at $13, the application quickly went viral on social media platforms and tech forums as mobile users tested the cinematic aesthetic on everyday photographs.
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- ✓ Director Rian Johnson and cinematographer Steve Yedlin released an iPhone camera app called Chromagraph.
- ✓ The Chromagraph application processes iPhone photos using the same color math and image processing techniques used in Johnson's feature films.
- ✓ The camera application is priced at $13.
What changed
Rian Johnson and Steve Yedlin launched the Chromagraph camera application for iPhones.
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Knives Out Director Rian Johnson Launches Viral iPhone Camera App
Filmmaker Rian Johnson and cinematographer Steve Yedlin have released a new iPhone camera application designed to process still photos using the custom color science and image processing techniques from their feature films. The software, named Chromagraph, applies the exact color math and raw sensor processing utilized by the creative team behind Knives Out. Priced at $13, the application quickly went viral on social media platforms and tech forums as mobile users tested the cinematic aesthetic on everyday photographs.
Why it matters
The release brings nearly thirty years of professional collaboration between Rian Johnson and cinematographer Steve Yedlin directly to consumer mobile devices. Yedlin is widely known in the industry for his technical expertise in digital color science and film aesthetics. By packaging custom raw image processing into an accessible mobile tool, the duo bridges the gap between high-end Hollywood production pipelines and everyday smartphone photography.
What is confirmed
- Director Rian Johnson and cinematographer Steve Yedlin released an iPhone camera app called Chromagraph.
- The Chromagraph application processes iPhone photos using the same color math and image processing techniques used in Johnson's feature films.
- The camera application is priced at $13.
What to watch next
- Any updates regarding Android availability for the Chromagraph application.
- Additional technical breakdowns of the color science and processing pipeline from Steve Yedlin.
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