Camera control
Full-screen live view and the settings you actually use, wherever the camera is rigged: on a gimbal, on a jib, high up on a tripod.
Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play · 7 days free
Your camera.
In your phone.
Control your camera over USB-C, review clips on your phone and let CineRelay upload them to your storage while you are still on set.
- Live view over USB-C
- ISO · Aperture · Shutter · WB
- Lightweight proxies
- Google Drive · Dropbox · FTP
- Footage goes straight to your storage
How it works
Four steps.
Your whole set, in your pocket.
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01
Connect
One USB-C cable between camera and phone. CineRelay recognises the camera body and opens live view.
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02
Control
ISO, aperture, shutter, white balance, focus and REC, right from your phone.
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03
Import
Clips and photos from the camera, or from an SD card reader via the Files app, land in the library with lightweight proxies you can review straight away.
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04
Upload
Uploads start on their own to your Drive, Dropbox or FTP and pick up again whenever the connection returns.
Inside the app
Four tabs.
Everything in its place.
These are real CineRelay screens: Camera, Library, Transfers and Destinations.
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Camera
Full-screen live view, exposure always in sight and REC right under your thumb.
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Camera controls
Values come straight from the camera, and every change is applied on the camera.
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Library
Every clip with its proxy and upload status, offline too.
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Transfers
Your set at a glance: what is on the card, what is ready, what is already on its way.
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Destinations
Pick Drive, Dropbox or FTP and a folder: CineRelay adds the date for you.
Features
Everything you need
between takes.
REC from your phone
Start and stop recording and take photos from your phone, with the camera right where you need it.
Library on your phone
Import clips and photos from the camera or from an SD card reader via the Files app. Neatly organised, easy to browse, available offline.
Lightweight proxies
Review your footage on the spot with lightweight versions. The originals stay intact, ready for the edit.
Automatic uploads
A queue that runs by itself and picks up after every interruption. With the Wi-Fi only option you save your mobile data.
Straight to your cloud.
Always under control.
From your phone to your Drive, Dropbox or FTP server, by the shortest route. Your footage always stays yours alone.
Camera
Smartphone
Your storage
Destinations
Upload where you already work.
Connect your account once, choose the project folder and CineRelay takes care of the rest. Your client or editor finds the clips exactly where they expect them.
- Google DriveYour account
- DropboxYour account
- FTPYour server
- FTPSExperimental
Compatibility
One verified camera.
More on the way, one at a time.
We mark a model as verified only once we have tested it in the field. Your phone controls the camera and creates the proxies before uploading: you need an iPhone with a USB-C port (iPhone 15 and later) running iOS 18 or later, or an Android 8.0+ phone with USB host (OTG).
| Device | Connection | Live view and controls | Import | Status |
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| Canon EOS R6 Mark II | USB-C | Yes | Yes | Verified |
| SD card reader (USB-C) | USB-C, via the Files app | — | Yes | Supported |
| Other Canon cameras | USB-C | In testing | In testing | Coming soon |
| Nikon, Sony and other brands | USB-C | Planned | Planned | Coming soon |
First verified camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark II. More cameras and more brands (Nikon, Sony and others) are coming, one at a time. The Compatibility page has the up-to-date list, with iPhones and Android phones, cables and the storage space you need. Using another camera? Tell us in the form at the bottom of the page and help us pick the next one.
Pricing
Download for free.
On set with Pro.
CineRelay is free to download. CineRelay Pro unlocks camera control and uploads, with a 7-day free trial: right here on the website by card, or in the app through the App Store or Google Play.
Free
CineRelay
€0
Get to know the app and review footage you have already imported.
- Explore the app and its settings
- Library and playback of imported files
- Detection of the connected camera
7 days free
CineRelay Pro
For filmmakers who shoot and deliver from set.
Best value · −44%
Yearly
€39.99/year
about €3.33 a month
Monthly
€5.99/month
Cancel anytime
- Camera live view and controls: REC and stills
- Import from the camera and from Files / SD card reader
- Automatic uploads to Google Drive, Dropbox or FTP
- Resume after interruptions and Wi-Fi only option
Prefer to pay in the app? CineRelay Pro is also available as an in-app purchase on the App Store and Google Play, with the same 7-day trial.
How the subscription works
- 7 days free, once. Cancel before the trial ends and you pay €0.
- Buying in the app? You pay through the App Store or Google Play and cancel in the store settings.
- Buying on the website? Sign in with your email and pay by card. Cancel from Account › Manage subscription.
- One subscription, all your phones. Sign in to CineRelay with the same email and Pro is active on iPhone and Android.
- Renews automatically at the same price. Cancel anytime, at least 24 hours before the end of the period.
Prices for Italy, VAT included. App Store and Google Play prices vary by country and are always shown before you buy. Full details in the Terms.
FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
Is my camera compatible?
First verified camera: Canon EOS R6 Mark II, connected over USB-C. More cameras and more brands (Nikon, Sony and others) are coming one at a time, each one tested in the field: the up-to-date list is on the Compatibility page.
Can I import from an SD card reader?
Yes, from an SD card reader via the Files app: plug a USB-C SD card reader into your phone, the card shows up in the Files app (on iPhone) or in the file manager (on Android), and from there you import photos and videos into CineRelay, with proxies and uploads just like from the camera.
Which phone do I need?
An iPhone with a USB-C port (iPhone 15 and later) running iOS 18 or later, or an Android 8.0+ phone with USB-C and USB host (OTG): the camera and SD card reader connect by cable and the proxies are created on the phone. With a USB 3 phone (such as the iPhone Pro models) and a USB 3 cable, copying from the camera is faster. Every model is listed on the Compatibility page.
What is free and what needs Pro?
For free you can explore the app, browse and play files you have already imported and check that your camera is detected. CineRelay Pro unlocks camera live view and controls (REC and stills), import from the camera and from Files or an SD card reader, and automatic uploads to Google Drive, Dropbox or FTP.
How much does CineRelay Pro cost?
€39.99 a year (about €3.33 a month) or €5.99 a month, VAT included, prices for Italy. Both plans come with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. App Store and Google Play prices vary by country and are shown before you buy. You can subscribe here on the website or in the app.
How do I cancel my subscription?
It depends on where you bought it. On the website: Account › “Manage subscription”. On the App Store: Settings › [your name] › Subscriptions on your iPhone. On Google Play: Play Store › Payments & subscriptions. The subscription renews automatically: to stop it, cancel before the end of the period (on the App Store at least 24 hours before). If you cancel during the trial, you pay €0.
I bought on the website. How do I activate Pro in the app?
Open CineRelay on your phone, iPhone or Android, and sign in with the same email you used on the website: Pro is already active, with the same subscription.
Where does my footage go?
Straight to your own storage: files travel from your phone to your Google Drive, Dropbox or FTP server. Your footage lives only on your phone and in your storage. Your CineRelay account holds just your email and your subscription status.
What happens if the connection drops during an upload?
The transfer picks up where it left off as soon as the network is back. With the Wi-Fi only option, uploads start as soon as you find a Wi-Fi network and your mobile data stays free.
Does camera control work wirelessly?
Camera control runs over the USB-C cable: it is the most stable connection and the one we have verified. Uploads use your phone’s own connection.
Is there an Android version?
Yes: CineRelay launches on iPhone and Android together, with the same Pro subscription on both. On Android you need a phone with USB-C and USB host: requirements and recommended models are on the Compatibility page.
Who is behind CineRelay?
Hart Studio, a video production studio in Italy. We built it for our own work on set: by filmmakers, for filmmakers.
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