digital$10–15used in 2 side quests
Sun seeker app (premium)
Augmented-reality app that overlays the sun's path across your phone's live camera view. Shows exactly where light and shadows will fall at any time of day or year—essential for planning shoots around specific lighting conditions.
What to look for
- 1AR view showing sun position overlaid on real-world camera view
- 2Date and time scrubbing to preview future or past sun positions
- 3Compass and GPS integration for accurate positioning anywhere
- 4Shadow projection showing where shade will fall at chosen times
Skip
- Free versions with limited time-range preview (you need full-year access)
- Apps requiring constant data connection—some sites have no service
- Solar calculators without visual overlay (tables don't help you see it)
Used for: golden hour timing for facades · shadow pattern prediction · seasonal light angle planning · optimal shooting window identification
Side quests that use it
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