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videoITguy wrote on 11/28/2012, 7:11 PM
Are you talking budgeting and resouce management OR

Are you talking StoryBoarding?

Let me know.
Kevin Mc wrote on 11/28/2012, 8:01 PM
Yes to either - yes to both.
videoITguy wrote on 11/28/2012, 8:13 PM
Any good business accounting software where you can setup your own chart of accounts- example Peachtree/Sage Accounting

Six Mile Systems SpringBoard StoryBoard Software is the best!
ushere wrote on 11/28/2012, 8:20 PM
i've moved on from a yellow legal note pad to the back of an envelope - mind you, with email, they're getting harder to find...

are you looking for commercial software for both?

if not i can send you various bits and pieces i've put together over the years, along with a couple of spare envelopes....
R0cky wrote on 11/28/2012, 8:57 PM
I use Celtx for scripting and it has the capability to plan shots, keep track of props, costumes etc.. There is also a storyboarding function I've never tried.

It is also free.

rocky
musicvid10 wrote on 11/28/2012, 9:07 PM
Yes to either - yes to both.
If you're comfortable with MS Excel, there is nothing that goes faster.
_Lenny_ wrote on 11/29/2012, 1:46 AM
As has been mentions, Celtx is good and free. I found it too complex for me.

Recently, I've been giving yWriter a try. It's designed to help writers in composing a novel, but it is very versatile.

I would definitely give it a try - free, compact, easy to use, and it comes in a portable version (as does Celtx)
TheHappyFriar wrote on 11/29/2012, 7:05 AM
The last 48 hour film I did was the first one that was storyboarded before production. I just used a graph pad I had in the house and whatever writing device I had handy. IMHO using a piece of paper and a pencil/pen is soooooo much faster then a digital means. I could doodle on a napkin if I wanted and don't need anything else but the crayons the restaurant would provide.

One of the things i hate about tech is that if you want to use it you're really limited by it.
dxdy wrote on 11/29/2012, 7:21 AM
I use MS Excel.

I start with a list of scenes in the finished piece.

For each scene I put in a list of shots. You can add as much detail as you want for each shot.

Add columns for the filename of the clip and sound (if recorded separately).

You can add columns to checkoff all your intermediate steps - e.g., sound synced, color corrected, etc., for each clip.

The only thing it doesn't do is storyboard with a sketch.
wwjd wrote on 11/29/2012, 4:39 PM
Another Shout for CELTX, but it seems like it is ONLY online now? Used to be a free offline installable... maybe I missed something.
EDIT: Yep, I missed it. Still available ina free version for download after logging in.

And/or look for any free "SHOTLIST". There are many different free templates out there for various needs.
videoITguy wrote on 11/30/2012, 4:43 PM
A friend just pointed out to me that if you are hooked on Ipad/Iphone tools - you may want to investigate the Final Draft writing Mobile products line. Final Draft is great software app for creating screenplay notes /storyboarding for budding filmmakers.
larry-peter wrote on 11/30/2012, 6:22 PM
I haven't been to the site for awhile, but snoop around on the International Documentary Association's site. There are some very good budgeting and management resources there that have been shared (legally) amongst the Indie Film community. I got a free EXCEL budget template there a few years back that is AICP approved and still use it.