Call Sheet Generator

Knowledge Base

What Belongs on a Call Sheet

A call sheet is the single reference document everyone on set uses for the day: when and where to arrive, what's being shot, and who to contact if something goes wrong. Keep it scannable, call times, location, key contacts, and shot order matter far more on the day than anything that could instead live in a shot list or script.

Why Sunrise/Sunset Belongs on the Call Sheet

For any shoot with exterior shots, knowing exact sunrise, sunset, and golden hour windows for the shoot date and location lets you schedule outdoor shots for the light you actually want, and warns the whole crew (not just the DP) about a hard deadline the sun imposes on the schedule. This tool calculates those times with the same NOAA solar algorithm behind the site's Golden Hour Calculator.

Completing the Pre-Production Family

This tool is designed to sit alongside the Script & Shot Planner, Storyboard Generator, Shot Log, and Release Form Generator, together they cover planning, visualizing, distributing, shooting, logging, and paperwork for an independent production without needing a paid call sheet service.

FAQ

Q: Can I email this call sheet to my crew?
A: Use "Print / Save as PDF" and choose "Save as PDF" in your browser's print dialog instead of printing. You'll get a PDF file ready to attach to an email or share link.

Q: What time zone should I use?
A: Enter the UTC offset that's actually in effect at your location on the shoot date, accounting for daylight saving. This determines whether the calculated sunrise/sunset times are correct for that specific day.