Getting Started

CineMath is a comprehensive suite of professional cinema calculators designed for filmmakers, video editors, and post-production professionals.

System Requirements

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iPhone

iOS 16.0 or later

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iPad

iPadOS 16.0 or later

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Mac

macOS 13.0 or later (via Mac Catalyst)

Installation

Download from App Store

CineMath is available as a universal app on the App Store. One purchase works across all your devices.

  1. Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
  2. Search for "CineMath"
  3. Tap or click "Get" to download and install
  4. Launch the app when installation is complete

First Launch

iPhone & iPad

  • The app launches directly to the main calculator interface
  • Speed Change Calculator loads by default
  • Portrait orientation is optimized for iPhone
  • Both landscape and portrait work great on iPad

Mac

  • First launch shows a comprehensive keyboard shortcuts guide
  • Choose "Got It" to continue, "Don't show this again" to hide permanently
  • Full macOS menu bar integration with CineMath-specific commands
  • Window is resizable (minimum 600×950 pixels)

Interface Overview

🧮 Result Display

Large area showing calculation results at the top

📊 Input Status Badge

Shows completion progress for current calculation

🔘 Action Buttons

History, Save, and Reset buttons for managing calculations

🔢 Calculator Type Buttons

Horizontal scrolling row of all 10 calculator types

📝 Input Fields

Context-sensitive fields that change based on selected calculator

Your First Calculation

Speed Change Calculator (Default)

  1. Open CineMath - Speed Change Calculator loads automatically
  2. Tap the Source Frame Rate dropdown (defaults to 23.976 fps)
  3. Select your source frame rate from the list
  4. Tap the Target Frame Rate dropdown (defaults to 23.976 fps)
  5. Select your target frame rate
  6. View the result - Speed percentage appears immediately
  7. Save your calculation by tapping the Save button
  8. Access your history by tapping the History button

Next Steps

Platform-Specific Guides

Learn about iPhone, iPad, and Mac specific features and workflows

Calculator Guides

Detailed guides for all 10 professional cinema calculators

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