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The Guide

From basic tips to advanced strategies, when it comes to making Call Sheets, we've got you covered. 

Call sheet approvals for short films

Call sheet approval is a critical part of the production process, and it's handled differently on shorter form productions. This post takes a look at the process of getting approval for a call sheet on a short, with some tips and input from two 1st ADs.

What you'll learn

  • How to create a preliminary schedule
  • How to enter meal times and breaks
  • Which critical steps are most often overlooked

Call sheet approvals for features

The all important approval process has a different set of requirements for features and television, so if you need to learn all those steps we've got you covered! 

What you'll learn

  • How to create an episode one liner
  • When you need to create a breakdown 
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How to make a call sheet online

Making a call sheet online is a great way to supercharge your call sheet process, but it does have a bit of a learning curve. In this post we cover the entire process, 

What you'll learn

  • How to make your call sheets mobile friendly
  • How to track call sheet views and confirmations
  • How to create pdfs and file attachments.

How to stagger call times

When you don't need to call everyone in your cast and crew to set at the same time you stagger the call sheet. This process can be a little intimidating if you don't know how to utilize spreadsheet formulas in excel. 

What you'll learn

  • The formula to use to stagger your call times
  • How to add and subtract time increments
  • How to use and create a time increment legend

Create better call sheets [free template]

This is a post that covers EVERYTHING in the call sheet, from A-Z. From an in depth call sheet breakdown, to a series of pro-tips ranging from basic to advanced that will help you make better call sheets without spending more time on them!

What We cover

  • How to handle file names and storage
  • Best practices for parking, locations, and proofing
  • Creating a distro list, customizing and sending emails

How to send SMS call sheets to crew

Call sheets are very important, and the best way to make sure that your cast and crew get them is to be able to send them via sms. It's the most convenient way to get confirmation of receipt, and your cast and crew will love you for it. In this post we break down how to make it happen. 

What WE COVER

  • How to achieve simple and clear messaging
  • How to enable and disable this feature simply
  • Availability with your plan, worldwide

Build your call sheet with StudioBinder

On this page we'll go over everything you need to know about using StudioBinder's free call sheet builder.

Key Features

  • Speedy turnaround 
  • Track delivery and receipt
  • Industry standard design

The anatomy of a call sheet

A call sheet is full of different sections. In this post we break down every single part of the call sheet, what the standards are, and what they mean. It's the great primer on all the basics and valuable for those receiving call sheets as well as those creating them. 

What you'll learn

  • Where to include VIP and parking contact details
  • What status means on a call sheet
  • Where to put things like special notes and walkie channels

5 best practices when prepping and sending call sheets

Little mistakes can derail productions, and thats why we go in depth on call sheet best practices. Find out what little things you can do every time you create a new call sheet to prevent problems from snowballing. 

What you'll learn

  • How to use private survey forms with cast and crew
  • How to proof call sheets faster, and more effectively
  • How to limit email bounce backs 

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