pyobjc-framework-Cinematic
Wrappers for the framework Cinematic on macOS
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to the Cinematic framework from Python. The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. Install friction is low. However, it is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10+; it is not useful outside that environment.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires macOS; Python 3.10 or later; pyobjc-core and related framework packages must be installed.
- Low friction installation via wheel distribution.
- Actively maintained with a release 3 days old and recent commits.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—suitable for both open and proprietary projects.
last release 2026-08-11 (3 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 803 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 624,464 downloads/mo, #5,701 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install pyobjc-framework-cinematic
import Cinematic
# Access Cinematic framework classes and methods through PyObjC bindings- Specific Cinematic framework capabilities exposed (e.g., depth map access, video processing APIs) beyond the framework name itself.
- Whether this package is suitable for real-time video processing or primarily for static analysis.
- Performance characteristics or known limitations when working with large video files.
What it is and what it does
pyobjc-framework-cinematic is a thin wrapper layer that exposes Apple's Cinematic framework to Python developers on macOS. It is part of the PyObjC ecosystem, which bridges Objective-C frameworks to Python by providing direct bindings to native macOS APIs. This package specifically targets the Cinematic framework, which Apple uses for depth-based video effects and cinematic video processing.
The package does not include its own documentation; instead, it relies on Apple's official framework documentation and PyObjC's general translation guidelines. It supports modern Python versions (3.10 through 3.15) and is actively maintained. Use it when you need to integrate Apple's cinematic video capabilities into a Python application running on macOS.
Use it for
- Building macOS desktop applications that apply cinematic depth effects to video content.
- Automating video processing workflows that leverage Apple's native Cinematic framework capabilities.
- Prototyping video effects in Python while accessing native macOS video processing APIs.
- Integrating cinematic video features into PyObjC-based macOS applications.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are developing on macOS and need programmatic access to the Cinematic framework from Python.
The package is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, and carries a permissive MIT license. Install friction is low. However, it is macOS-only and requires Python 3.10+; it is not useful outside that environment.
Install
pyobjc-framework-cinematic on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation via wheel distribution. Actively maintained with a release 3 days old and recent commits. Depends on five PyObjC framework packages, all part of the same ecosystem.
Requires macOS; Python 3.10 or later; pyobjc-core and related framework packages must be installed.
License in practice
MIT license permits use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions—suitable for both open and proprietary projects.
Quickstart
pip install pyobjc-framework-cinematic
import Cinematic
# Access Cinematic framework classes and methods through PyObjC bindingsVerify before relying
- Specific Cinematic framework capabilities exposed (e.g., depth map access, video processing APIs) beyond the framework name itself.
- Whether this package is suitable for real-time video processing or primarily for static analysis.
- Performance characteristics or known limitations when working with large video files.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 5 packagespyobjc-corepyobjc-framework-Cocoapyobjc-framework-AVFoundationpyobjc-framework-CoreMediapyobjc-framework-Metal |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 3 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 624,464 / month, #5,701 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: ConsoleEnvironment :: MacOS X :: CocoaIntended Audience :: DevelopersNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: MacOS :: MacOS XProgramming Language :: Objective CProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3 :: OnlyProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.15Programming Language :: Python :: Free Threading :: 3 - StableProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Software Development :: User Interfaces |
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