# RED Tools

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id894739141](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id894739141)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id894739141`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RED Digital Cinema
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-30
- **First published:** 2014-07-13
- **Size:** 7.49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/red-tools/id894739141)
- **Website:** [https://www.red.com/tools](https://www.red.com/tools)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.red.com/legal](https://www.red.com/legal)

## Description

RED Tools is a convenient reference tool designed for use by filmmakers and camera operators to outline best practices in camera set-up for a variety of shooting situations. 

Each tool is customizable based on a selected RED camera and sensor type. Standard film formats are also included for comparison.

RED Tools is also included in the  RED Control app, which also provides free, full-featured camera control and video streaming for RED’s latest DSMC3 products.

TOOLS INCLUDED:

CROP FACTOR
Preview how a given focal length will appear depending on resolution setting and sensor type. Illustration depicts viewable area relative to a traditional 35 mm stills photography sensor by default, but other reference sensors are selectable within the drop-down menu.

R3D RECORDING TIME
Evaluate the video data rate and available recording time based on your RED camera settings. This can help you understand media requirements and production costs in advance of a shoot.

FLICKER FREE VIDEO
Find a flicker-free shutter speed and frame rate combination when shooting under artificial lighting.

DEPTH OF FIELD
Understand how various camera settings influence depth of field.

PANNING SPEED
Estimate the panning speed where judder will likely become too pronounced. The goal is to provide a more accessible tool than the charts and tables commonly referenced in cinematography manuals. It uses the standard rule of thumb that camera panning should not cause objects to transit the entire horizontal extent of an image in any less than seven seconds.

EXPOSURE
Assist with exposure when one camera setting has to change. Example usage scenarios include when a higher frame rate needs to be used for slow motion, when the T-stop has to change for depth of field, or when the shutter angle has to change to minimize flickering in artificial light.

NIKKOR Z Lens Coverage
Use this tool to understand how NIKKOR Z lenses will look on your RED Z Mount camera bodies. The tool shows the extent the light will fall off at different sensor formats, and if any hard vignetting occurs.

## Rankings

- #310,080 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise RED Tools for providing useful RED camera information and helpful tools, and for saving time by offering quick offline access. However, multiple reviews flag that the app is out of date and does not support newer RED cameras (Komodo, Dragon, Raven), with several requests to update or switch to the RED Control app. Additional complaints focus on UI issues like scrolling and Raven-specific settings not being accessible or accurate. Overall sentiment is positive when used, but there is a strong demand for modernization and broader camera support.

### Pros

- Useful RED tools and information for workflows
- Saves time by avoiding online lookups for quick data
- Helpful for specific setups (e.g., Helium)
- Positive user sentiment and appreciation for having quick access to data

### Cons

- Lack of support for Komodo and other newer RED cameras (Dragon, Raven)
- App considered outdated; users are directed to the RED Control app
- UI/scrolling issues in the settings (inability to scroll to bottom / read all settings)
- Raven-specific limitations: missing Raven settings and Raven behavior not aligned with online version

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