EnergyMgr & Velina
Hey Velina, I’ve been chewing over ways to cut a few hours off a multi‑day shoot by tightening the call sheets—got any time to brainstorm a leaner workflow?
Sure, let’s trim the call sheets. Keep each day to two or three scenes, run a quick rehearsal before shooting, and double‑check the gear list ahead of time so we don’t waste hours figuring things out on set.
Sounds good, Velina—shorter days, rehearsal check, gear audit. Let’s draft a one‑page template for the call sheet and a gear‑check memo so nobody walks in the wrong light or with an empty battery. We’ll keep the edits minimal, so the crew stays focused and we avoid the “I forgot the mic" chaos. Ready to pull it together?
Call Sheet Template
Date: __________
Location: __________
Director: __________
Assistant Director: __________
Schedule (in order)
- 08:00 – Call time, set up, crew arrival
- 08:30 – Rehearsal for Scene 1 (camera, lights, sound)
- 09:00 – Shoot Scene 1 (list actors, blocking, key shots)
- 10:30 – Break, reset, prep for Scene 2
- 11:00 – Rehearsal for Scene 2
- 11:30 – Shoot Scene 2
- 13:00 – Lunch break, quick review of footage
- 14:00 – Rehearsal for Scene 3
- 14:30 – Shoot Scene 3
- 16:00 – Wrap, clean up, backup footage
Key Contacts
- Gaffer: __________
- DP: __________
- Sound: __________
- Production Assistant: __________
Gear‑Check Memo (to all crew)
- Camera: lens + battery + memory card, check levels before shooting
- Lights: power cables, bulbs, gels checked, set intensity charts on set
- Audio: microphones, boom, wireless units, battery levels, backup mic on hand
- Grip: clamps, flags, rigs, safety checks
- Backup: extra batteries, memory cards, cables in a labeled tote
- Wardrobe: ensure each actor’s costume matches the scene list, no last‑minute changes
Remember: keep all gear listed in the Call Sheet, double‑check before lights go on, and if you see a missing item, flag it now. No surprises on set.
Looks solid—clear slots, rehearsal prep, and a gear‑check that covers the basics. Just add a quick “prep time” before lights go on, so the crew can hit the switch without a frantic scramble. That should keep the day moving and the surprises at bay.
Add a prep slot: 07:45–08:00 set‑up, lights on, quick crew check. That way everyone’s ready before the 08:00 call. No frantic scramble.