Compare Artgrid vs. Back-to-One

Explore narrative-rich footage curated by today's leading cinematographers from across the globe. Our dedication to filmmaking drives us to comprehend the needs of modern creative filmmakers striving to create extraordinary films. Instead of a generic marketplace filled with random clips, we offer a carefully curated catalog that fuels inspiration and enhances the impact of your projects. There is no unnecessary content here – each moment is crafted to narrate your unique story. Acknowledging the value of your work and time, we aim to deliver the finest stock footage in a streamlined manner that seamlessly aligns with your creative process. With a straightforward license, you gain comprehensive access to our extensive footage library through an affordable annual subscription. Our user-friendly interface ensures that you can quickly locate the precise clips you need and download them instantly for immediate use in your projects. The quality of our footage is unparalleled, captured using the finest cameras available today, such as Arri, Red, and Phantom, and offered in various formats up to 8K and Raw, guaranteeing you have the best tools at your disposal to create stunning visual stories. With such exceptional resources, your filmmaking endeavors can truly reach new heights.

Back-to-One serves as a comprehensive tool for directors and cinematographers in the film and television industry, designed for use on iPads and Macs. It allows users to arrange actors, cameras, lights, and walls on a top-down interface, and from this configuration, the application produces a detailed shot list, an animated representation of the blocking, and a viewfinder preview based on actual sensor sizes and focal lengths across six formats, including anamorphic. The synchronization between the canvas and the shot list works bidirectionally, ensuring that any changes are reflected in real-time. The shot list is organized by camera setup instead of by scene, allowing for a more intuitive workflow that aligns with the actual shooting order. Each shot includes a time estimate, along with cumulative totals for each setup and overall for the day. On set, shots can be marked as complete in real-time, and the app features dim and red-light modes to enhance visibility in low-light environments. Users can import their screenplays in FDX or PDF formats, automatically generating a project that includes all scenes and characters. Additionally, the app allows for the export of set PDFs tailored to each camera position, as well as call sheets, lighting diagrams, and the shot list in various formats like PDF, Excel, or CSV, providing a comprehensive solution for pre-production and on-set organization. This functionality ensures that directors and cinematographers can focus on creativity while managing the logistical aspects of their production seamlessly.