This quick checklist will get you up and running in your first 10 minutes. Follow these steps to create your first project and understand the basics.
Getting Started
- Before you start
Scroll down to preferences to confirm your personal preferences (You can toggle settings by simply tapping the value):
• Technical Preferences - Select Measurement units, time format, etc.
• Scene & Shot Preferences - Select auto numbering preference for scenes and shots and toggle between display modes for shots
• Other - Change things like theme color, enable experimental tools, etc.
- Create your first project
Tap the "+" button (Create tab). Select "Project" and fill in:
• Project title (required)
• Description (optional)
• Director, DP, and Producer names (optional)
- Add a scene
Open your project, then tap "+" and select "Scene". Enter:
• Scene number (e.g., "1", "2", "A", "B")
• Description, location, location type (INT/EXT/INT/EXT/EST)
• Time of day (Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk, etc.)
• Shoot date and page count (optional)
- Add a shot
Open a scene, then tap "+" and select "Shot". Enter:
• Shot number (e.g., "1", "2", "A", "B")
• Shot size (CU, MCU, MS, W, etc.)
• Description (optional)
- Attach a reference image
Open any shot and tap "Add Reference Photo". You can:
• Take a photo with your camera
• Select from your photo library
• Share an image from another app
- Export your project
Open your project, tap the menu (three dots), and select "Export". Choose from:
• CSV File (spreadsheet format)
• Text Report (formatted text)
• PDF Report (branded PDF with images)
• PDF Storyboard (6-up storyboard layout)
- Use consistent naming for scenes and shots (e.g., Scene 1, Shot A, B, C)
- Add reference images to shots during prep to visualize your plan
- Update shot status as you work: Planned → In Progress → Completed → Needs Retake
- Export call sheets before each shoot day for your crew
- Use location scouts to document potential filming locations with photos and notes