Cinetech

Cinetech suits film and video teams that want planning, visualization and shoot-day tools connected to the same project. Its modular approach works best when a production can identify the specific tools it needs; teams seeking broad access at no cost will find the read-only account too restrictive.

Overview

Cinetech brings production planning and team coordination together in a shared project knowledge base. Its intended scope covers narrative films, documentaries, shorts, commercials, music videos, corporate video, social and digital work, and web series. That breadth makes it relevant to varied production types, but its web-only platform may not suit crews that need native mobile or desktop apps.

For productions handling scripts and other sensitive material, Cinetech says it does not use scripts or production data to train AI models, and that Anthropic and OpenAI process content under zero data retention policies. Its privacy policy describes Supabase-managed PostgreSQL storage with row-level security, encrypted HTTPS transmission, and access limited to authorized personnel.

Key features

Breakdowns and scheduling

AI script breakdown tags production elements, analyzes scenes, and includes version control. Scheduling turns that information into an optimized baseline shooting schedule, with stripboards, One-Liners, Day-Out-Of-Days, call sheets, and PDF exports. Together, these tools suit productions that want to carry planning from script analysis into schedule outputs without splitting those jobs across services.

Storyboards and shoot-day tools

Storyboarding can suggest panels with AI, generate visuals in artistic styles, and animate panels via Runway. Shot Lists & DP Tools adds script lining, shoot mode, take tracking, a digital clapper, and routing for continuity and editor notes. This range can support work from visual preparation through on-set tracking, though each of these capabilities is a separate $15 a month module unless included in Solo Creator.

Collaboration and credits

Teams can share projects with view or edit permissions, receive real-time notifications, and communicate in-app. Assistant credits are a meaningful constraint: the free account has 100, module plans grant 100 on activation, and Solo Creator includes 500 signup bonus credits plus 250 credits per month. Additional credits are available as top-ups, so teams relying heavily on AI should account for usage beyond the included allotment.

Pricing

Cinetech has a read-only free account and paid plans billed monthly, plus a one-time per-script breakdown charge. It has no free trial. The free account includes a demo project and 100 assistant credits, but cannot create or manage production work and offers no script breakdowns.

• Scheduling — $15 a month: Scheduler, stripboard, One-Liners, Day-Out-Of-Days, call sheets, PDF exports, and 100 credits on activation. A focused choice for productions needing scheduling outputs without the other paid modules.
• Shot Lists & DP Tools — $15 a month: Shot list builder, script lining, shoot mode, take tracking, note routing, digital clapper, and 100 credits on activation. It is aimed at crews prioritizing shot and on-set workflows.
• Storyboarding — $15 a month: Panels, AI generation, artist styles, animation via Runway, and 100 credits on activation. Choose it for visual planning rather than scheduling or shoot-day tracking.
• Script breakdown — $19 per script, one-time: Full AI breakdown, element tagging, scene analysis, and 100 credits. The per-script billing suits occasional breakdown needs better than an ongoing subscription.
• Budgeting — $25 a month: Budget builder, ATL/BTL breakdown, top sheet, actuals tracking, schedule sync, and AI cost reports. This plan is coming soon.
• Solo Creator — $49 a month: All three modules, 500 signup bonus credits plus 250 credits per month, 100GB storage, and email support. It is the clearest option for an individual who needs the full module set.
• Team — $149 a month: Five members, pooled credits, 1TB pooled storage, and email support; membership can reach 25 at $25 per seat. The included seats and shared storage suit a working crew, with added seats increasing the cost.
• Studio — custom pricing: Private instance, dedicated database, enterprise SLA, white-label exports, custom branding, priority support, and a dedicated account manager. It targets organizations that need a dedicated deployment and account support.

Solo and Team plans include email support; Studio adds priority support and a dedicated account manager. The free account has no trial or expiry, but its read-only access makes it a limited way to assess working production workflows.

Platforms

Cinetech runs on the web. Cast and crew tracking, location management, stripboard scheduling, and call-sheet support address core production coordination needs, but the listed platform is web only.

Who it's for

Cinetech is a good fit for creators and production teams that want breakdowns, scheduling, storyboarding, and shoot-day tools organized around one project. Solo Creator is the practical fit for a single user needing all three modules; Team is structured for crews sharing pooled credits and storage. It is less compelling for users who need a functional free plan, native apps beyond the web, or a simple all-in-one monthly price at the lowest entry point.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Connected planning, visualization, and coordination can keep production work within one project knowledge base.
• Pro: Scheduling produces several practical outputs, including stripboards, call sheets, and PDFs.
• Pro: Solo Creator bundles all three modules and ongoing credits, while Team includes five members and pooled storage.
• Con: The free account is read-only and excludes script breakdowns, so it cannot serve as a working free production plan.
• Con: The three main modules are separate subscriptions at $15 a month each unless a user chooses the $49 a month Solo Creator plan.
• Con: AI use is credit-limited, and Team membership beyond five costs $25 per seat.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of scheduling tools, see Film Production Scheduling Software.

• CineLog is worth considering if broader device coverage matters: it supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with a free plan limited to one active project, 50 MB media storage, and two collaborators.
• Gorilla Scheduling offers a free plan and free trial, but collaboration, certain reports and exports, fringes, and integrated Ratebook require a paid plan.
• Production Slate may fit users who want a free plan with stated project, budget, crew, shoot-day, and call-sheet caps; it supports Android, iOS, and web.
• Prescene offers a free Screenplay Editor plan with unlimited drafts but no AI usage, making it a more focused option for screenplay editing.
• Shamel Studio is another web-based freemium option, with a free plan that includes one limited project and access to editing tools.
• Studiovity supports Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows and offers a free trial; consider it if cross-platform access is a priority.
• Filmustage offers a web-based free plan with one active project and partial AI breakdown covering 20% of scenes, a more useful starting point for users who want to try breakdown work at no cost.
• MoviePrepper is another production software option to compare.

Verdict

Choose Cinetech if your production will benefit from linked breakdown, scheduling, visualization, and on-set workflows, and you are comfortable paying for the modules or bundled plan you need. Its strongest case is the connected project workflow; look elsewhere if a usable free tier or native mobile and desktop apps are essential.