Film Production Day Planner
Estimate a shooting day from scene setups, take counts and resets, with company moves, a meal break and crew-hour totals.
- 1List your scenes
- 2Read the answer as you type
- 3Download or print it
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Assumptions
Results update as you type. Example figures are illustrative.
Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
Uses entered scene order. Meal starts at the first scene boundary after the threshold, not at a mandated time. This is not labor-law or union-rule compliance checking.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using Film Production Day Planner
Estimate a shooting day from scene setups, take counts and resets, with company moves, a meal break and crew-hour totals.
- Set call time, move time, meal rules, planned day and crew.
- List each scene with location, setup, takes, take length and reset.
- Read the wrap time and rundown at the top, then download it.
Example
The worked example includes Opening, Interview, Exterior. Change the first call time minute (480 = 08:00) setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does Film Production Day Planner calculate?
Estimate a shooting day from scene setups, take counts and resets, with company moves, a meal break and crew-hour totals.
What are the important limitations?
Uses entered scene order. Meal starts at the first scene boundary after the threshold, not at a mandated time. This is not labor-law or union-rule compliance checking.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
scene, location, setup, takes, take, reset. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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