Backlot is an application for Mac & PC that allows you to simulate your film production and easily create 3D renderings for pitching, planning, previz, and more.
Backlot is built for filmmakers and creatives. There is no coding or technical complexity involved.
The Backlot Early Access program provides a pre-launch version of Backlot to use at a discounted price. We will be especially attentive to concerns or issues you may have as we continue to refine Backlot for our wider release.
Yes, Backlot is a monthly subscription. We release regular updates and expansions to our library that all users automatically receive.
Mac
Any Mac with the M1 chip or dedicated AMD graphics since 2016 are supported.
Minimum Specs
MacBook Pro 15” 2016
Mac OS 11 Big Sur
30 GB Free storage
Recommended Specs
MacBook Pro 15” 2018+
Mac OS 11 Big Sur
100+ GB Free storage
PC
Recommended Specs
2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
16GB RAM
Nvidia GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB)
Windows 10
100+ GB Free storage
Internet Speeds
Minimum
20 Mbps download
Recommended
50 Mbps download
Simply navigate to our dedicated account site to change you subscription status and view past invoices.
You can also access this page from within Backlot at any time.
No. Backlot is meant for filmmakers, so the only prerequisite knowledge you need are the basics of cameras.
A great place to start is our Tutorials page. Please also see the documentation provided with your Backlot download, as well as the on-screen tooltips when you first use the app.
If you ever need help, don’t hesitate to contact support@backlot.studio
Yes! What you make in Backlot is yours to own, distribute, & share.
Yes! You can export your work in up to 4K 24fps to publish and share. Blueprint sharing and realtime collaboration are coming soon.
Yes, we use enterprise-grade security to keep your save files and profile data protected on our cloud. All video exports are local.
If you are not satisfied with Backlot or have technical issues preventing you from using Backlot, we will provide a refund within the first 24 hours of purchasing.
Each license allows for one simultaneous user at a time.
Please contact support@backlot.studio
