Features
Everything you need on set
Purpose-built for the demands of VFX Professionals, from indie shoots to blockbuster franchises.
Access your projects from any browser
View and edit slates, gear libraries, team rosters, and reports from any device. Your cloud-synced data, always at your fingertips.
Built for on-set capture — online or off
Offline-first architecture means zero dependency on connectivity. Capture slates, HDRI, reference photos, and laser data right on the floor.
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
- Fully detailed PDF Exports
- 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
