Attention Mac OS X users,

I've found some new OS X widgets for filmmakers that I found extremely helpful and I wanted to share with you.


Frame Rate Conversion Tool (http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/calculate_convert/framerateconvtool.html)

Convert runlength between different frame rates.

1- choose appropriate frame rates.
2- enter values for hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
3- start calculating by choosing frame rates or by pressing the tab key.

Calculating works in both directions. there is an output field to copy and paste the results.

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Frame Rate Calculation Tool (http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/calculate_convert/frameratecalctool.html)

Add and subtract timecode at different frame rates.

1- enter values for hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
2- start calculating by choosing a frame rate, by using the plus or minus menu, or by pressing the tab key.

There is an output field to copy and paste the results.

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Depth of Field Calculator (http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/calculate_convert/dofcdepthoffieldcalculator.html)

A handy calculator for the depth of field, near focus, far focus and hyperfocal distance, no matter what camera you’ve got. It’s the perfect companion for the Apple PowerBook or iBook you probably carry to store and touch-up your digital images. DOFC will hopefully make a welcome addition to your shooting set-up, whether you shoot for soft Bokeh in portraits or ultimate sharpness in panoramic images.

Thanks for the tools, it looks quite handy and useful. :)