Pre-production software done right.
Pre-production software that streamlines your video project.
More than 1.5 million production companies and brands worldwide trust StudioBinder
From screenwriting to callsheets
The ultimate pre-production software that goes from the development process through production to keep you organized and efficient.
Write
Write with industry-standard script formatting
Breakdown
Your pre-production begins right here
Integrate the tools you already use
Visualize
Share your vision, from start to wrap
Plan
A full suite of collaboration tools for teams
Shoot
Video production made more efficient
The complete video pre-production platform.
Pre-Production Software FAQs
Pre-production basics explained
Pre-production software helps you handle all the planning and logistics that needs to be done prior to production. This includes writing the script, breaking it down, making a shot list, and generating call sheets. StudioBinder has all of these functions and more built in.
The four major steps in pre-production are as follows:
- Script Development
- Budgeting and Scheduling
- Logistics and Hiring
- Pre-Visualization
The best production scheduling software needs to have flexibility built into it. As we all know, productions hit a number of speed bumps along the way that can easily throw the schedule off. In StudioBinder, you can actually create alternate schedules in advance so if Plan A falls through, Plan B is ready to go.
The terms prod and pre-prod might often get confused but these are two distinctly different phases of the process. "Prod" is short for "production," when the film, music video, commercial, etc. is actually shot. "Pre-prod" stands for "pre-production," which covers all of the planning & logistics needed to be completed before production starts.
The five main stages of film production are as follows:
- Development
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Post-Production
- Marketing and Distribution
There are a number of factors at play that would dictate how long pre-production should take. The length of the project, for example, and the budget. If the project has plenty of money in the budget, they can take longer during pre-production while a low-budget project might only have a couple of weeks.
Pre-Production software
What are the three stages of production?
Production Stages Explained
One thing that music videos, commercials, documentaries, short films, feature films, corporate videos, etc. have in common is the stages of production. No matter the medium, genre, budget, or schedule, these stages of production are always the same.
- Pre-Production: When the idea, budget, and schedule come together, the crew is hired, and the roadmap for the project is established.
- Production: When the project is shot — cast and crew come together to shoot the script and gather all visual materials.
- Post-Production: When all that material is collected, organized, and assembled, music and sound are added, and the project is finished.
Features
All you need in pre-production software
StudioBinder brings everything you expect from the average movie production software and supercharges it with 21st century features. No matter the size and scope of the project, the entire process of prepping is handled in a single app, where integration is the name of the game. Here are just a few reasons why.
Designed for any device
Call sheets can be opened and confirmed on desktop or mobile so you can reach your team no matter where they are.
Auto-populated details
Details like shooting schedule, locations, cast, and crew are pulled automatically from your project. All that's left to add are some finishing touches.
Create your own templates
Save time and energy for future projects by creating custom templates for your documents, contracts, call sheets, AV scripts, and more.
Customizable layouts
Show or hide elements, reorder the layout, apply custom stylings and logos, and more. Keep it simple or make it detailed, it's all up to you.
Send and share with your team
Any project element can be shared with view-only links or you can invite team members to fully engage with comments and feedback.
Modern features
Features like screenwriting, shot listing, call sheets, storyboards, mood boards, shooting schedules, and more are built for modern productions.
Today’s video productions use StudioBinder to streamline their pre-production workflow and collaborate better.
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