Dragonframe
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Dragonframe, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Dragonframe's own pricing page, checked 23 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonframe 2026 Download (Student) | — | Student version · Digital download |
| Dragonframe 30-day trial | Free | watermarked images · maximum 50 frames per take · no camera RAW · 30 days |
| Dragonframe 2026 Upgrade | $95, paid once | existing Dragonframe license required · excludes tax · upgrade license |
| Dragonframe 2026 Student Download | $195, paid once | eligibility approval · non-commercial use · excludes VAT/GST/import fees · non-commercial student/teacher license |
| Dragonframe 2026 Download | $295, paid once | macOS/Windows/Linux · one computer at a time · second activation allowed · perpetual license; 3 years updates and support |
| Dragonframe 2026 + Bluetooth/USB Controller | $305, paid once | software plus controller · excludes tax · perpetual license; 3 years updates and support |
The facts
Each one read from Dragonframe's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D modeling
- Nochecked 23 Sep 2026
- 3D support
- Dragonframe includes stereoscopic capture, convergence and interocular controls, 3D review and stereo movie export.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Animation
- The animation workspace provides frame stepping, capture, playback, repeat, onion skinning, drawing layers and customizable hotkeys.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Audio
- Dragonframe imports multiple audio tracks, supports basic edits, dialogue track reading, waveform views and time-warped synchronization.checked 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.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cinematography
- Camera controls cover shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, focus checks, test shots and image-review tools.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- Nochecked 23 Sep 2026
- DMX lighting
- Its DMX workspace programs exposure-based lighting with keyframes and can control up to 512 channels using supported hardware.checked 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.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- H.264/AAC MP4; QuickTime MOV (uncompressed,Animation,Photo JPEG,ProRes); Windows AVI (uncompressed,Motion JPEG); WMVchecked 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.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The EULA grants a limited, nonexclusive proprietary license; it permits activation on two systems but simultaneous use on only one.checked 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.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: learning curve
- G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as complex for beginners and report a steep learning curve.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: performance hardware
- G2 feedback says complex projects may require a powerful GPU or computer to avoid slowdowns.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Motion control
- The Arc workspace programs camera moves, runs move tests and integrates supported motion-control hardware.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Motion graphics
- Nochecked 23 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- DZED Systems LLC is a privately held Ojai, California company founded in 2007 by Jamie Caliri and Dyami Caliri.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists DZED Systems LLC under software development and shows three employees on the company page.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2007checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Ojai, California, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 23 Sep 2026
- Limit: price
- G2 reviewers describe the price as steep for hobbyists or one-off projects and question value for some users.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Limit: Android app reliability
- Google Play reviewers report outdated instructions, connection failures, crashes on launch and a need for newer devices.checked 15 Oct 2026
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