CineLog
Film pre-production & scheduling.
Product Overview
CineLog is a director-focused film pre-production tool for shot lists, storyboards, script editing, cast & crew management, and production call sheets. It helps teams plan logistics and visuals in one place, so pre-production stays organized from early planning through distribution.
CineLog uses a local-first architecture to work offline on set, while still syncing across devices for collaboration with distributed teams. It’s designed to reduce time spent on manual scheduling and document handoffs by generating call sheets and producing customizable PDF exports for sharing.
Key features
- Shot Lists: Create and modify shot lists, add production details and previs, while data syncs across devices.
- Storyboards: Build storyboards using uploaded visual references (scout photos and previs) with linear and grid viewing modes.
- Cast & Crew Centralization: Manage production contacts for call sheets, link crew members to specific shot lists and storyboards, and send invites.
- Call Sheets: Generate professional call sheets from the schedule, pull in data from cast & crew, and distribute updates in real time or export PDFs.
- Script Editor: Upload or write scripts using Universal Fountain Format directly in CineLog.
How CineLog works
- 1
Create your project materials
Start by setting up shot lists, storyboards, and cast & crew so the production schedule has the needed source data.
- 2
Connect team and schedule data
Link crew members to shot lists and storyboards and maintain cast & crew so call sheets can pull the right contacts.
- 3
Generate and share call sheets
Create call sheets from the schedule and either distribute updates in-app or export PDFs for external sharing.
Use cases
- A director and production manager building a shot list can link crew members to specific shots and storyboards, then generate call sheets from the same schedule for consistent updates.
- A distributed pre-production team can collaborate on storyboards and cast & crew while offline on set, then sync changes when devices reconnect for shared call sheet distribution.
- A small crew editing a script in Universal Fountain Format can keep script, shot list, storyboards, and call sheets in one workflow to reduce re-typing and document mismatch.
Who is it for?
CineLog is built for directors and pre-production teams who need structured planning for narrative, commercials, branded documentaries, and music videos. It’s especially useful for crews working across multiple devices or locations that require offline access on set.