Features
Everything you need on set
Purpose-built for the demands of VFX Professionals, from indie shoots to blockbuster franchises.
Built for Reliability
Offline-first, manual sync, never lose data
Slate Capture
One-tap creation with smart defaults and auto-increment
Witness Cam & Stills
HDRI logging, reference photos, witness tracking
Manual Cloud Sync
You control when data moves, global regions
Team Management
Multi-team orgs, project delegation, access control
Gear Library & Presets
CSV import/export, serial tracking, lens grids
Laser Integration
Bluetooth rangefinder with color-coded fields
VFX Timing & Reports
DTR, VFX reports, timing tracking in-app
ShotGrid Integration
Direct API connection, auto-sync shots
Flexible Export
CSV, PDF, JSON with custom mapping
Slate Browser
Visual thumbnails, powerful filtering
Widgets & Settings
Live widgets, Film/TV modes, battery saver
Built for Reliability
Your data is too important to risk. Wrangler is designed from the ground up to never lose your work — even when everything else on set goes wrong.
- Works offline indefinitely — no internet required on set
- Configurable auto-backup intervals (5min to daily) with pause/resume
- Portrait AND landscape mode — use your iPad however you work best
- Hardware-secured session persistence across app restarts
Intuitive Slate Capture
Quickly log slate data with an interface designed for the pace of production. Auto-incrementing take numbers, custom preset templates, and rapid entry modes.
- One-tap slate creation with smart defaults and copy options
- Custom keypads for specific fields to ensure speedy data entry
- Auto-increment scene, shot, and take numbers
- Attach reference photos directly to slates with annotations
- Drawable notepad for diagrams and handwritten notes
Witness Cam & Stills Tracking
Track every camera on set. Log HDRI captures with auto-calculated filenames, reference photo sets, and witness cam clips — all tied to your slates.
- HDRI Capture Logger with auto filename calculation (3/4 angles, 3/5/7 brackets)
- Reference Photo Set tracking with DSLR brand presets
- Witness cam clip tracking with auto-increment across takes
- Stills Log page — browse all captures across your project
- Slateboard display for photo reference capture
Manual Cloud Sync
YOU control when data moves. No auto-sync that crashes mid-take. Multiple wranglers, one source of truth — sync when you're ready, not when the app decides.
- Manually triggered sync — never risk losing data mid-take
- Global cloud regions (US, EU, Asia-Pacific) for data residency
- Local project merge with granular data selection
- Multiple wranglers sync to one project — merge at wrap with conflict resolution
Team & Organization Management
Enterprise-ready team controls. Manage multiple teams, delegate projects, and control access — all from one admin dashboard.
- Organization admin dashboard with full team oversight
- Multiple teams per organization — separate units, departments, or shows
- Cloud projects shown per-team for easy access control
- Project delegation — assign projects to specific team members
Gear Library & Presets
Build custom gear libraries and field presets for each project. Import from CSV, share across devices, and track every piece of equipment on set.
- Comprehensive gear library — cameras, lenses, grips, heads, filters
- Serial number and camera letter tracking per item
- Lens grid tracking with full metadata management
- CSV import/export to quickly build gear lists for large productions
- Field presets with quick-tap selection and custom categories
Laser-Measure Integration
Connect Bluetooth laser distance meters directly to Wrangler. Capture precise measurements and auto-populate lens height, camera distance, and set dimensions.
- Bluetooth laser meter connectivity (Leica & Bosch)
- Color-coded measurement fields for quick visual reference
- One-tap measurement capture with auto-populate
- Dedicated fields for height, distance, tilt, and dutch angle
VFX Timing & Reports
Track VFX timing in-app, generate Daily Time Reports with one tap, and create comprehensive VFX reports for supervisors — all without leaving Wrangler.
- VFX timing tracking with setup start/end timestamps
- One-tap Daily Time Report (DTR) generation
- Team roster with roles (Wrangler, Supervisor, Coordinator, PA)
- VFX report generation with customizable fields
- Team email distribution with configurable recipients
ShotGrid Integration
Seamlessly connect with Autodesk ShotGrid. Push slate data directly to your production tracking system and keep VFX supervisors in the loop.
- Direct ShotGrid API connection
- Auto-sync shots and takes to your project
- Pull project structure from ShotGrid
- Selectively choose which slates to sync
Flexible Export
Get your data where it needs to go. Export to CSV, PDF, or JSON with full control over formatting and field mapping.
- CSV export with custom column mapping
- PDF reports with reference images included
- Import/export gear libraries and presets via CSV
- Merge project files with full control of imported data
Slate Browser & Filtering
Navigate large projects with ease. Visual thumbnail browsing and powerful filters help you find any slate instantly.
- Visual slate browser with reference photo thumbnails
- Filter by shoot day, episode, unit, scene, or set location
- Sort by slate name, scene, or creation date
- Tap any slate to jump directly to editing
Widgets & Project Settings
Tailor each project to your production. Live widgets keep critical data visible, while battery optimization and backup settings keep you running all day.
- Live camera widgets with color-coded measurement fields
- Film & TV Series project types — hide episode field for films
- Battery saver with auto-enable when iOS Low Power Mode activates
- Control widget updates, photo quality, animations, and Bluetooth
- Configurable auto-backup intervals from 5 minutes to daily
