Dragonframe

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On the record

3D support

Dragonframe includes stereoscopic capture, convergence and interocular controls, 3D review and stereo movie export.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Animation

The animation workspace provides frame stepping, capture, playback, repeat, onion skinning, drawing layers and customizable hotkeys.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Audio

Dragonframe imports multiple audio tracks, supports basic edits, dialogue track reading, waveform views and time-warped synchronization.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Camera compatibility

Supported camera families include Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Fujifilm, HDV, HDMI and other listed devices; folder watching supports some unsupported DSLRs.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Cinematography

Camera controls cover shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, focus checks, test shots and image-review tools.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Cloud collaboration

Nodragonframe.com · read 23 Sep 2026

Company

DZED Systems LLC is a privately held Ojai, California company founded in 2007 by Jamie Caliri and Dyami Caliri.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Company size

LinkedIn lists DZED Systems LLC under software development and shows three employees on the company page.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026

DMX lighting

Its DMX workspace programs exposure-based lighting with keyframes and can control up to 512 channels using supported hardware.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Documentation

The official manual covers interface, camera connections, cinematography, animation, timeline, audio, X-Sheet, DMX, triggers, motion control, 3D, export and preferences.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Export formats

H.264/AAC MP4; QuickTime MOV (uncompressed,Animation,Photo JPEG,ProRes); Windows AVI (uncompressed,Motion JPEG); WMVdragonframe.com · read 23 Sep 2026

Integrations

Dragonframe supports OSC messaging, command-line script actions, Python API access beginning in Dragonframe 2027, and hardware such as eMotimo, Slidekamera and Arduino-based rigs.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Licence

The EULA grants a limited, nonexclusive proprietary license; it permits activation on two systems but simultaneous use on only one.dragonframe.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: Android app reliability

Google Play reviewers report outdated instructions, connection failures, crashes on launch and a need for newer devices.play.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: editing scope

Some G2 reviewers say editing and time-lapse capabilities are limited and that the interface feels dated or clunky.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: learning curve

G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as complex for beginners and report a steep learning curve.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: performance hardware

G2 feedback says complex projects may require a powerful GPU or computer to avoid slowdowns.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026

Limit: price

G2 reviewers describe the price as steep for hobbyists or one-off projects and question value for some users.g2.com · read 15 Oct 2026

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