Managing Scene Breakdowns

Scene breakdowns in Think Crew transform your script content into production-ready information by identifying and organizing all the elements needed for shooting. Effective breakdown management is essential for successful scheduling and budgeting.

Automatic Breakdown Creation

When you import a script, Think Crew automatically:

  • Creates breakdown sheets for each scene
  • Extracts INT/EXT, day/night, and location information from scene headings
  • Identifies character elements based on character cues
  • Calculates page counts for each scene
  • Organizes these elements into appropriate categories

Adding Elements to Breakdowns

You can enhance your breakdowns with additional elements:

  • Manual Addition: Add elements directly to breakdowns through the Elements pane
  • From Categories: Select existing elements from category lists to add them to a scene

Managing Breakdown Data

Keep your breakdowns organized and accurate by:

  • Reviewing automatically extracted data and correcting if needed
  • Setting script page numbers and scene numbers for reference
  • Adding description notes to provide context for each scene
  • Managing element tags directly from the script by clicking on tagged words
  • Using the Elements pane to organize and categorize all production items

Well-managed breakdowns form the foundation of efficient production scheduling in Think Crew, creating a seamless workflow from script to shoot day.

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