Beeble's new free iOS app transforms any iPhone with LiDAR into a camera tracking system that instantly generates AI-powered VFX passes. Independent creators can now capture footage with real-time tracking and process rotoscoped, relightable passes directly from their phone.
Behind the Lens: Real-time tracking meets instant processing for streamlined VFX workflows
Beeble Camera leverages iPhone's built-in LiDAR sensor and ARKit to track device position and depth while filming. The app anchors footage to real-world space in real time, creating the foundation for sophisticated post-production work.
The workflow breaks down into three core steps:
Capture - Film with iPhone while the app tracks camera movement and depth information
Upload - Recordings transfer directly to Beeble Web Platform for processing
Export - Generated VFX passes integrate into Beeble Studio or export to Blender for compositing
Set Extension: iPhone hardware becomes professional tracking equipment
The app transforms consumer devices into production tools by maximizing iPhone's existing sensor capabilities. LiDAR technology, originally designed for AR experiences, now serves as the backbone for camera tracking data that rivals dedicated equipment.
Making AI technology accessible is one of our biggest goals. Enabling anyone to capture footage with their phone and generate VFX passes is a breakthrough for indie creators and teams working on previs."
Generated VFX passes include camera tracking data, automated rotoscoping, and relightable elements that typically require specialized software and technical expertise. The AI-powered processing handles complex tasks like subject isolation and lighting separation automatically.
Production Pipeline: Instant VFX passes eliminate traditional bottlenecks
Traditional VFX workflows often create delays between shooting and editing as footage moves through tracking, rotoscoping, and compositing stages. Beeble Camera compresses this timeline by generating processed passes immediately after upload.
The instant processing capability proves particularly valuable for:
Previz work where quick iterations help refine shots before full production
Independent projects with limited post-production budgets
Remote collaboration where teams need immediate access to processed footage
Creators can continue projects in Beeble Studio or export processed elements to standard compositing software, maintaining compatibility with existing workflows.
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Final Cut: Accessibility meets professional capability as mobile production evolves
Beeble Camera signals a shift toward democratizing VFX tools that were previously exclusive to high-budget productions. By removing cost barriers and technical complexity, the app enables smaller teams to experiment with virtual production techniques.
The company plans to expand capabilities with a local processing version for studios, indicating commitment to both independent creators and larger production environments. This dual approach suggests the technology can scale from phone-based capture to full studio implementations.
The app is available now on the App Store, with setup guides and tutorials available at the company's website. For creators ready to explore virtual production workflows, Beeble Camera offers an immediate entry point that requires no additional hardware investment beyond compatible iPhone models with LiDAR sensors.
