Glossary

Call Sheet

A call sheet is a document that outlines the shooting schedule for a video production day. It's a vital tool for keeping a production on schedule and ensuring everyone is prepared. The assistant director typically creates the call sheet based on the director's shot list. 

 

A call sheet includes the following information: 

  • Arrival times: The time cast and crew need to arrive on set, also known as their "call times" 
  • Transportation: How the crew and subject will get to the location, including who will pick them up and where from 
  • Notes: Any other relevant information, such as notes about the day's schedule 
  • Cast and crew: The people involved in the production, including their contact details 
  • Schedule: The times and locations of each scene, including meal times 
  • Location: The set's location, including parking information 

The call sheet is usually distributed to the cast and crew the day before the shoot.