Compare CallSheet vs. Gorilla Scheduling

CallSheet: Crew Calls is an innovative software solution designed for producers, production coordinators, and assistant directors engaged in commercial, film, television, and photography projects. This versatile platform is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and offers a web application that allows producers on the same account to access the same features seamlessly. You can easily create your shoot day schedule by importing contacts from Apple Contacts, a vCard, or a CSV file; this includes specifying general and personal call times, a comprehensive itinerary with locations, company transitions, meal arrangements, and even weather forecasts for the day of the shoot. Each call sheet is enhanced with a Sun Path that indicates the precise sun bearing and elevation for each location, along with a Site Map that utilizes satellite imagery to outline the gate, route, staging area, and parking. Once finalized, publishing the call sheet distributes a private link and PDF to each crew member, ensuring that they can access the necessary information without needing to install any software or create an account. The producer has the ability to track who viewed the call sheet and who confirmed their attendance, and any updates made will only go to those directly impacted. At the end of the day, a Wrap Sheet is provided to express gratitude and detail the invoicing process. While drafting and exporting the PDF are complimentary, CallSheet Pro enhances functionality with sending and tracking capabilities for a subscription fee of $7.99 per month or $59.99 annually, making it an invaluable tool for any production team. This software not only streamlines communication but also significantly enhances the overall organization of the production process.

Gorilla Scheduling is your comprehensive solution for all production needs. You can generate detailed breakdown sheets for each of your scenes, incorporating essential elements like props, costumes, and set dressing. The user-friendly drag-and-drop feature allows you to arrange strips on the stripboard to effectively schedule your scenes. You can also import screenplays seamlessly from Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter, and if necessary, sync a modified Final Draft screenplay to an already established schedule. Additionally, the platform enables you to create storyboards and shot lists while attaching necessary elements to each shot. Managing your crew and actors is straightforward; you can assign crew members to specific shoot days and cast actors in distinct roles. Call sheets can be printed, containing crucial information such as crew and cast call times, scenes to be shot, and location details. You can store locations and photos, linking specific locations to relevant scenes, and generate fact sheets for each site. Further, you can create comprehensive production phases that include shoot days for every aspect of your project. To help you navigate these features, over 40 training videos guide you through everything from screenplay importation to call sheet printing. This extensive suite of tools ensures that every detail of your production is meticulously organized and easily accessible.