Table of Contents
Features
Cinema RAW Support
Supports major cinema RAW formats including NRAW (.nev), RED R3D, and Canon C-RAW (.crm)
Browse Mode
Connect a CFexpress / SD card reader and browse footage on the spot. Works standalone — no PC required
Sync Mode
Sync ★ ratings, file info, and LUT settings with PonZ Cinema Viewer for Mac via iCloud (Mac app required)
Fast Thumbnails
Thumbnails are cached for instant display on subsequent access
LUT Preview
Preview LUT-applied color on thumbnails in real time. Supports both global and per-file LUT settings
Scrub Playback
Swipe on MP4 / MOV thumbnails to scrub through video frames and quickly review content
Shooting Metadata
View ISO, white balance, lens name, gamma (N-Log / HLG, etc.) at a glance
Rating
Assign ★1–5 ratings. Cross-device sync with Mac via iCloud
Shot Report
Export a contact-sheet image with thumbnails, metadata, and LUT info. Thumbnails include LUT-applied color
Multi-Select
Long-press to enter selection mode. Batch-set ratings, batch-apply LUTs, or export a report for selected files
Filter & Sort
Filter and sort by codec, camera, lens, rating, LUT status, and more
Pinch to Resize
Pinch in / out to freely adjust thumbnail size
Supported Formats (Browse Mode)
These formats can be read directly from a card reader in Browse mode. In Sync mode, all data already imported on the Mac is displayed.
| Format | Extension | Camera |
|---|---|---|
| NRAW | .nev | Nikon Z series |
| R3D | .r3d | RED cinema cameras |
| R3D NE | .r3d | Nikon Z series (RED engine) |
| C-RAW | .crm | Canon cinema cameras (C70, C300 III, R5 C, etc.) |
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 16 or later |
| Device | iPhone / iPad |
| iCloud Sync | Signed in with Apple ID, iCloud Drive enabled |
Browse Mode
Connect a CFexpress / SD card reader to your iPhone / iPad to browse footage on the spot. Works standalone — no Mac app required.
Basic Steps
1. Connect a card reader via USB-C.
2. Tap "+ Add Folder" on the home screen and select a folder on the card.
3. Files are automatically scanned; thumbnails and metadata are displayed.
4. Tap a thumbnail to view shooting information (metadata) on the right side.
Sync Mode
Displays thumbnails, metadata, ratings, and LUT settings imported by PonZ Cinema Viewer for Mac via iCloud. Changes to ratings or LUTs made on mobile are automatically reflected on the Mac. This mode requires the Mac app.
Steps
1. Open Settings (gear icon) and switch to "Sync" mode.
2. Make sure you are signed in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
3. Data already imported on the Mac is automatically fetched and displayed.
4. ★ rating and per-file LUT changes made on mobile are automatically synced back to the Mac.
Synced Data
What Gets Synced
• Ratings — ★ changes are pushed to iCloud immediately. Two-way sync between Mac and mobile.
• File Info — Metadata and thumbnails are synced from the Mac, enabling offline browsing.
• Per-File LUT Settings — Per-file LUT assignments are synced two-way via iCloud Drive. Timestamp-based conflict resolution ensures the latest change always wins.
LUT Preview
Preview LUT-applied color on thumbnails in real time for Log footage such as N-Log and RED Log3G10.
Setting Up LUT Folders
Steps
1. Tap the LUT button (three-circle icon) in the toolbar to open the dropdown.
2. Tap "LUT Folder Settings" at the bottom to open the settings screen.
3. Tap "+ Add Folder..." and select a folder containing LUT files (.cube / .3dl).
Applying a Global LUT
Steps
1. Tap the LUT button in the toolbar to see registered LUTs organized by folder.
2. Tap a folder → tap the desired LUT.
3. The LUT is applied to all Log footage, and thumbnail colors update accordingly.
Removing a Global LUT
Tap the LUT button in the toolbar while a LUT is active to remove it.
Applying a Per-File LUT
Steps
1. Long-press a file to select it, then choose a LUT from the LUT menu.
2. The LUT is applied to that file only. Per-file LUT takes priority over the global LUT.
Removing a Per-File LUT
Select "LUT OFF" from the long-press menu.
Scrub Playback
Swipe horizontally on an MP4 / MOV thumbnail to scrub through video frames. Quickly review content without tapping into the file, speeding up your selection workflow.
How to Use
Swipe left or right on a supported file (MP4 / MOV) thumbnail to scrub through frames.
If a LUT is applied, the scrub preview reflects the LUT-applied color.
Multi-Select & Batch Actions
Long-press a thumbnail to enter selection mode. Perform batch actions on multiple files at once.
Entering Selection Mode
1. Long-press any thumbnail to switch to selection mode and select that file.
2. Tap additional thumbnails to add or remove them from the selection.
Batch Actions
• Batch Rating — Set a ★ rating for all selected files at once
• Batch LUT — Apply a per-file LUT to all selected files at once
• Export Report (Browse mode only) — Generate a shot report for the selected files
Exiting Selection Mode
Tap the "Cancel" button in the toolbar, or deselect all files to return to normal mode.
Shot Report (Browse Mode)
A Browse-mode-only feature. Export a contact-sheet image with thumbnails, metadata, and LUT info from card-reader footage.
Steps
1. Tap the report button in the toolbar.
2. A report image is generated.
3. Tap "Save to Photos" to save to your camera roll, or "Share" to send to another app.
Information Included
• Thumbnail (LUT-applied image if a LUT is active)
• File name, codec, resolution, FPS
• ★ Rating
• Active LUT name (shown as-is for per-file LUT, with "(Global)" suffix for global LUT)
Filter & Sort
Filter and sort files by a variety of criteria.
Filter Criteria
• Codec — NRAW / R3D / R3D NE / CRM / MP4 / MOV
• Camera — Filter by scanned camera names
• Lens — Filter by scanned lens names
• Rating — Filter by ★ count
• LUT — Filter by LUT applied / not applied
Settings
Options
• Mode Switch — Switch between Browse (direct card-reader access) and Sync (iCloud sync with Mac)
• Re-fetch Data — Re-fetch ratings and file info from iCloud
Thumbnail Size
Pinch Gesture
Pinch in / out on the file list to freely adjust thumbnail size.
Privacy Policy
PonZ CV is designed with respect for user privacy, so you can use it with confidence.
This app does not collect or transmit any personal information.
In Sync mode, data is stored only within your own iCloud account using Apple CloudKit and iCloud Drive. The developer cannot access your data.
Apart from iCloud sync, no communication with external servers occurs. Browse mode works completely offline.
No analytics or tracking tools are embedded in the app.
The app only accesses video files and LUT files in folders you explicitly select. No other files or folders are accessed.
Contact
For questions, feature requests, or bug reports, feel free to reach out by email.
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