Dragonframe

Spec sheet

What it does

Dragonframe is stop-motion frame-capture and production software that uses a supported camera’s live view and captures full-resolution stills.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Supported platforms

macOS,Windows,LinuxRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

Free plan

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

Integrations

Dragonframe supports OSC messaging, command-line script actions, Python API access beginning in Dragonframe 2027, and hardware such as eMotimo, Slidekamera and Arduino-based rigs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Headquarters

Ojai, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

Founded

2007Read 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

Company

DZED Systems LLC is a privately held Ojai, California company founded in 2007 by Jamie Caliri and Dyami Caliri.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

3D modeling

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

3D support

Dragonframe includes stereoscopic capture, convergence and interocular controls, 3D review and stereo movie export.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Animation

The animation workspace provides frame stepping, capture, playback, repeat, onion skinning, drawing layers and customizable hotkeys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Audio

Dragonframe imports multiple audio tracks, supports basic edits, dialogue track reading, waveform views and time-warped synchronization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Camera compatibility

Supported camera families include Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Fujifilm, HDV, HDMI and other listed devices; folder watching supports some unsupported DSLRs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Cinematography

Camera controls cover shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, focus checks, test shots and image-review tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Cloud collaboration

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

Company size

LinkedIn lists DZED Systems LLC under software development and shows three employees on the company page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

DMX lighting

Its DMX workspace programs exposure-based lighting with keyframes and can control up to 512 channels using supported hardware.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Documentation

The official manual covers interface, camera connections, cinematography, animation, timeline, audio, X-Sheet, DMX, triggers, motion control, 3D, export and preferences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Export formats

H.264/AAC MP4; QuickTime MOV (uncompressed,Animation,Photo JPEG,ProRes); Windows AVI (uncompressed,Motion JPEG); WMVRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

Licence

The EULA grants a limited, nonexclusive proprietary license; it permits activation on two systems but simultaneous use on only one.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Limit: Android app reliability

Google Play reviewers report outdated instructions, connection failures, crashes on launch and a need for newer devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: editing scope

Some G2 reviewers say editing and time-lapse capabilities are limited and that the interface feels dated or clunky.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: learning curve

G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as complex for beginners and report a steep learning curve.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: performance hardware

G2 feedback says complex projects may require a powerful GPU or computer to avoid slowdowns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: price

G2 reviewers describe the price as steep for hobbyists or one-off projects and question value for some users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Motion control

The Arc workspace programs camera moves, runs move tests and integrates supported motion-control hardware.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Motion graphics

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · dragonframe.com

News: 2026 release

The 2026.07.4 release added Sony A7R VI support, fixed project-opening hangs and included major conform-speed improvements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Phone integration

The free DF Tether app lets iOS and Android devices act as capture sources; Wi-Fi requires Dragonframe 5 or newer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Praise: Linux support

A G2 reviewer reports smooth operation on Ubuntu and considers the cross-platform implementation strong.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Praise: usability and precision

G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the intuitive workflow, frame-by-frame control, onion skinning, camera precision and professional output.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Capterra

0.0 out of 5 from 0 user reviews; Capterra lists no free trial and no free version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on G2

4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Google Play

2.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews for Dragonframe Tether.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Reference material

Users can load stills or videos, blend opacity, chroma-key, apply garbage mattes and synchronize reference playback.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Security and privacy

DZED says it does not sell personal information, avoids Google Analytics and tracking pixels, and uses commercially reasonable safeguards while disclaiming absolute security.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Support resources

Dragonframe publishes FAQs, camera-support instructions, video tutorials, user manuals and a license-management guide.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

System requirements

Dragonframe 2026 requires macOS 11 or later, Windows 10/11 64-bit or Ubuntu 22+/Fedora 34+ Linux, 4GB RAM, suitable graphics support and a supported camera.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dragonframe.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Stop Motion Software#2 of 299.2
• Animation Software#19 of 1068.8