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Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk  ➚ Youtube  ➚ Contact  ➚ TutorialsAcademyLearn how to get started in StudioBinder. Explore guided videos, examples, and articles. WriteLearn how to write screenplays in industry-standard format. BreakdownLearn how to breakdown scripts and schedule productions. VisualizeHow to visualize your story with mood boards, storyboards, and shot lists.… Continue reading Tutorials – Home

Tutorials – Breakdown – Intro to Scheduling

Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk  ➚ Youtube  ➚ Contact  ➚ Tutorials  →  Breakdown  →  Intro to SchedulingIntro to SchedulingA shooting schedule is an outline of which scenes will be shot on every shooting day of a production. Schedules include granular details like prep and shoot times, lunch, travel time for company moves,… Continue reading Tutorials – Breakdown – Intro to Scheduling

Download a Free Film Location Release Form Template

Download the Film Location Release Form Template, FREE.Planning to secure a shooting location for a film project? Download this location release template for peace of mind. Download Now Location Release DetailsWhat does the location release template include?Standard, professional legal formattingCustomizable areas are conveniently called out in red.Based on popular location release form by IndyMogul.Brief enough… Continue reading Download a Free Film Location Release Form Template

TV Commercial Production Process — From Script to Schedule

If you’ve used StudioBinder’s project management tools before, you know the value of managing a project collaboratively under one roof. However, for those of us who work in commercial television production using AV scripts, we’re left on the outside looking in, right? Not necessarily. The way I see it is, StudioBinder is a tool which… Continue reading TV Commercial Production Process — From Script to Schedule

How to Invite and Accept Teammate Invitations in StudioBinder

Filmmaking is a collaborative medium. There are countless people and departments that help bring a project together. So, having a solution that allows you to invite others to work together is invaluable. Luckily, StudioBinder makes inviting and accepting invitations to be a team member easy by having one place to manage your team. Follow along… Continue reading How to Invite and Accept Teammate Invitations in StudioBinder

How to Recover Shots Using the Version History Manager

So you’re knee-deep in Pre-Production, shooting script formatted, script broken down and you’re almost done with the shot list. Then, you receive an updated version of the script, so you import that into your StudioBinder project and then all of the sudden you’re missing shots on your shot list. What happened? Well, typically that means… Continue reading How to Recover Shots Using the Version History Manager

How to Use StudioBinder’s Collaborator Feature Like a Pro

As your filmmaking career progresses you’re going to be working with more and more people all the time. Each new project might be a completely different crew than the last. So, how do you manage this with a production software? Well, with StudioBinder’s Collaborator feature it’s as easy as typing an email. Come along for… Continue reading How to Use StudioBinder’s Collaborator Feature Like a Pro

How to Find and Hire the Best Film Crew: The Definitive Guide

Production DepartmentOpen menu Producer vs Director What Does an Executive Producer Do What Does a Producer Do What Does a Co-Producer Do What Does a TV Producer Do What is An Associate Producer What is a Line Producer What is Production Assistant What is an Entertainment Lawyer What Is a Production Coordinator Ultimate Guide to… Continue reading How to Find and Hire the Best Film Crew: The Definitive Guide

How to Collaborate with Comments in StudioBinder

When you want feedback on your script or when you’re heading into production, communication is essential. This usually involves a series of emails, phone calls, or handwritten notes–all from different sources. These become difficult to organize and easy to lose. When you’re working with a project in StudioBinder, there’s no need for external apps, Word documents,… Continue reading How to Collaborate with Comments in StudioBinder

How to Create a Production Company Business Plan [FREE Template]

Highly successful video companies start with a strong production company business plan. Whether your company has been around for a while, or you’re a freelancer ready to take your services to the next level, this post will provide you with actionable strategies for success to compete more effectively right now.Continue reading How to Create a… Continue reading How to Create a Production Company Business Plan [FREE Template]