Apps by Scott Manley

iOS & Mac tools for creative professionals

A growing collection of focused apps for photographers, editors, sound designers, drone operators, 3D printing hobbyists, makers, and creative professionals who want practical tools without bloated workflows.

14 tools iOS & macOS Photo, video, audio, AI, 3D Built for professionals
Web-Based Tools

Experimental creative tools and browser utilities

A collection of lightweight web tools built for creative workflows, media production, AI prompting, audio experiments, image processing, and fast utility tasks.

What I Build

  • Workflow Tools for Creatives

    • Small, purpose-built tools that remove friction in the post-production pipeline—things like batch renamers, automated transcode presets, and FFmpeg-powered utilities for audio and video.

  • Web Apps & Prototypes

    • Lightweight browser-based apps that run anywhere: audio recorders, visualizers, review tools, simple dashboards, and interactive utilities to support production and marketing teams.

  • AI & Automation Experiments

    • Integrations that use LLMs and other AI tools to help with tasks like rough-cut planning, asset tagging, metadata cleanup, prompt libraries, and content ideation—always with a focus on staying practical and usable in a real-world workflow.

  • Developer-Friendly Utilities

    • Tools and scripts that bridge the gap between “artist” and “engineer,” whether that’s wiring FFmpeg into a simple UI, building API-driven micro-tools, or prototyping new ideas for creative platforms.

How I Work

  • Problem-first, not tool-first – We start with the pain point: what’s slow, repetitive, or fragile in your current workflow.

  • Prototype quickly – I like to get something clickable in front of you as soon as possible and iterate from there.

  • Design for real users – Simple, obvious interfaces. Clear states. No “mystery buttons.”

  • Respect existing pipelines – I’d rather integrate with what your team already uses than force a complete overhaul.

Tech & Tools

I typically work with:

  • Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React

  • Backend / Data: Firebase, Supabase, lightweight APIs

  • Media: FFmpeg, browser audio APIs, basic WebGL / canvas when needed

  • AI / Automation: ChatGPT-style LLMs, prompt systems, and workflow integrations

Let’s Build Something Useful

If you’re a creative team, producer, or studio that feels like your tools haven’t quite caught up to your ideas, I’d love to help.

Whether you need a simple web app, a custom FFmpeg tool, or an AI-assisted workflow tailored to your pipeline, let’s talk about what’s slowing you down—and build something that fixes it.

👉 Email me to start a conversation about your next tool or prototype.