Ten steps, and every one waits for your go-ahead.
GET SHOTS DONE does not hand you a stack of documents you have never seen in one go. It breaks pre-production into ten steps, and at each step it asks you first, then produces the output, then stops and waits for you to confirm. You can upload your own material at any time, and you can skip any step.
What to prepare before you start
You can actually start without preparing anything, with just one sentence describing what you want to shoot. But if you already have any of the following, the process will fit your actual project more closely:
- A draft script (Word, PDF or plain text). If you do not have one, it can be generated directly from the brief.
- A budget range. Even a rough bracket affects the crew and equipment matches it suggests.
- Location photos or addresses. With an address, it can use sun angles to work out light direction and the best filming times.
- Shoot dates or an availability window. Crew matching filters by availability.
- Reference images or a moodboard. These shape the style and composition of the storyboard.
The ten steps, one by one
01 · Concept
Describe the project in one sentence, or pick a sample scenario. The system works out the genre, the expected number of shoot days and how many pre-production documents are needed, and produces a structured project brief.
02 · Script
Upload a draft script, or generate one directly from the brief. The output uses the standard Chinese-language industry format (scene/time/set/characters, with action lines and dialogue), and automatically breaks out characters, props, locations and shot estimates.
03 · Budget
Choose a budget bracket and the system splits it into an allocation by department. To adjust the ratios yourself, try the budget allocation calculator first.
04 · Stripboard
Generates the stripboard and daily call sheets. To make an on-set call sheet by hand, use the call sheet generator.
05 · Recce
Upload location photos, or let the system recommend locations for the type of project. Add an address and shoot date for more precise light direction and timing suggestions. The output covers the main light source, power needs, sound risks and circulation notes.
06 · Storyboard
Upload reference images, or use a preset style. The system combines them with the recce results to generate storyboard frames and a shot list.
07 · Shoot dates and crew
Once the shoot dates or date range are confirmed, the system matches available crew by availability, lists past work and quotes for you to compare, and lets you send enquiries in one click.
08 · Equipment
Matches an equipment list to the scenes, genre and budget; expand any item to see specifications and accessories.
09 · Insurance
Separates the insurance that venue owners or departments usually require from optional add-ons. Actual cover amounts and premiums must be confirmed with an insurance broker; see Production insurance in Hong Kong.
10 · Shoot
All documents are packaged for delivery, with links to the relevant Hong Kong government filming application portals. To check first which permits you need, use the filming permit checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register to try it?
The interactive demo needs no registration: open it and start, and refresh the page to start again from the beginning. The three free tools do not need an account either.
Where do my uploaded files go?
The current interactive demo is a product workflow demonstration: uploads are simulated, and files do not leave your computer or get sent to any server. Data in the three free tools is stored only in your browser (localStorage), and is not uploaded either.
Can I edit the documents it produces?
Yes, and you should. All output is a draft: the format is right, the structure is complete and every field is there, which saves you starting from scratch, but the final judgement and sign-off stay with you.
Which script formats are supported?
The output uses the scene/time/set/characters format common in the Chinese-language industry. In the demo you can also switch to other common formats for reference.
How much does it cost?
The interactive demo and the free tools on this site are currently free to use. Pricing for the full version will be announced separately.
Will it replace the assistant director or the producer?
No, and it should not. What it takes on is repetitive paperwork and scheduling: transcribing, building schedules, keeping formats straight. Judgement on set, coordinating people and creative decisions still need people.
The interactive demo interface is in Traditional Chinese.