Eidion

Eidion is a private beta software application designed to centralize and manage photography projects, from pre-production moodboards and location scouting to post-production payment collection and accounting tracking. It was created by a professional photographer and is currently accessible only by invitation, with a sign-up option available for users who wish to be notified when the service officially opens.

The platform integrates tools for moodboards, location scouting, talent and styling coordination, shoot lists, and call sheets into a single project view. It also handles business tasks like quotes, rights licensing, payment collection, and accounting tracking, ensuring all elements remain attached to the same shooting rather than being scattered across different tools.

Eidion is built for photographers who manage the production side of their work, including those who prepare, produce, and pilot their shoots as well as those who simply photograph. It aims to keep the entire activity in one application, from the initial preparation of the shooting to the final payment of the invoice.

The business is located in France, as indicated by the phrase 'Fait en France' on its website and the French language used in its interface and descriptions. The name 'Eidion' is derived from 'eidos', meaning the form or essence that gives identity to a thing.

According to the website, Eidion allows users to create moodboards with images, texts, and palettes to establish project intention before the shoot day. It also features location scouting tools that include photos, access details, constraints, authorizations, and contacts to help compare and decide on venues.

The software includes features for managing talents and composites, such as models, hairstylists, and makeup artists, along with their composites, rates, and availability. It also allows users to assign looks to talents with specific pieces and plans, ready for validation before the shoot day.

During the shoot, Eidion provides a shoot list to track plans that need to be made, which can be checked off during the actual photography session. It also generates a clear call sheet containing hours, addresses, team members, equipment, and weather information that is sent to everyone the night before.

For financial tasks, the platform includes tools for quotes, rights licensing, payment collection, and accounting tracking. It ensures that payments are collected in the right place and includes features for follow-ups when necessary.

The current Trustburn rating for Eidion is 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews. These reviews are relatively recent, reflecting early feedback from users who have accessed the private beta phase.

Some reviewers on Trustburn praise the platform for its ability to centralize various photography project stages into one application. Others note that the private beta access by invitation limits immediate availability for new users.

The website mentions that Eidion is in a private beta phase, meaning users must be invited to access the full service. Those interested can sign up to be notified when the service officially opens to the public.

Eidion is described as a 'poste de pilotage' or cockpit for the photographer, emphasizing its role in controlling and managing the entire workflow from preparation to execution. The platform focuses on aligning everyone before the first shot through tools like shoot lists and call sheets.

The platform aims to replace scattered messages, spreadsheets, and phone calls with a unified project view. It ensures that moodboards, locations, teams, quotes, and regulations all find their place around the same shooting.

Eidion includes a feature for capturing the intention of the project, sharing it with the client and team before the day begins. It also allows for assigning specific looks to talents with their pieces and plans, ensuring everyone is aligned before the shoot.

The official website of Eidion is eidion.fr.