Cineflares is an advanced digital platform founded by acclaimed cinematographer Markus Förderer, ASC, BVK. The platform provides filmmakers with scientifically standardized lens tests captured under identical lighting conditions, enabling precise side-by-side comparisons of optical characteristics like flare patterns, contrast retention, and color response. By digitizing what was traditionally a manual and subjective testing process, CINEFLARES has become an essential tool for cinematographers seeking to make informed creative decisions. From pre-production planning to educational research, the platform serves professionals at all levels, offering frame-accurate synchronization and detailed analysis that reveals each lens's unique visual signature.
Built a web-based comparison tool that enables users to visually compare different lenses under identical conditions, making it easier to assess flare characteristics.
Users can select their favorite lenses, save comparisons, and curate their own lens library for future projects.
Users can select their favorite lenses, save comparisons, and curate their own lens library for future projects.
Advanced comparison tools and additional lens data are available behind a paywall, catering to professional cinematographers seeking in-depth analysis
Filmmakers had to rely on memory or personal tests, making side-by-side lens flare comparisons nearly impossible.
Testing multiple lenses required significant resources, from renting equipment to setting up controlled environments.
There was no centralized database where cinematographers could study lens characteristics under uniform conditions.
Without a structured visual reference, cinematographers relied on instinct rather than data-driven insights.
Developed adaptive interfaces that cater to both technical and creative users without compromising functionality
Mastered high-performance streaming of 4K/8K lens comparison footage with seamless synchronization
Perfected Arbyte’s rapid iteration process for introducing complex features while maintaining platform stability
Successfully implemented a freemium model that drives conversions while keeping core features accessible
Created tools that naturally fit into cinematographers' existing pre-production processes
