The Day Out of Days report (commonly abbreviated as DOOD) is an essential production planning tool that provides a comprehensive overview of when each element (typically cast members) is working throughout your production schedule.
What is a Day Out of Days? #
A Day Out of Days report shows the working status of each element across your entire production schedule. For each element, the report displays:
- Work (W): Days when the element is scheduled to work
- Hold (H): Days when the element needs to be available but may not work
- Start (S): First working day for the element, always use in combination with work
- Finish (F): Last working day for the element, always use in combination with work
- Drop (D): When an element is no longer needed after their last day, always use in combination with work
- Pick-Up (P): When an element returns after a period of not working, always use in combination with work
Benefits of the Day Out of Days #
The Day Out of Days report offers several key benefits to your production:
- Visualize the entire working schedule for all elements at once
- Identify scheduling conflicts or inefficiencies
- Optimize talent schedules to minimize costs
- Track continuous days, worked days, and total span for each element
- Aid in budget planning and resource allocation
- Communicate clear working schedules to cast, crew, and other stakeholders
Using Day Out of Days Effectively #
To make the most of the Day Out of Days report in Think Crew:
- Keep your breakdown data accurate and up-to-date
- Regularly review the report as your schedule evolves
- Use the filtering options to focus on specific categories or elements
- Export the report to share with department heads or other stakeholders
- Consider both grid and calendar views for different perspectives
The Day Out of Days report is a crucial tool for efficient production management, helping you optimize schedules, control costs, and ensure smooth operations throughout your production.
Here’s a tutorial video that covers everything about the day out of days:
