Cinapse x SetHero Integration

For years, production teams have wasted too much time copying scene details between breakdown sheets and call sheets. Today, there’s finally a solution with SetHero’s new integration with Cinapse, allowing your your scene data to move easily from breakdowns to call sheets – so it’s there whenever you need it!

In this article, we’ll show you how this game-changing integration saves time, eliminates errors, and keeps your production running smoothly from pre-production to wrap. Let’s dive in!

What is Cinapse?

Cinapse is reinventing how Hollywood handles script breakdowns and schedules. Built for assistant directors, producers, and production managers, it’s a modern, cloud-based app that makes scheduling fast, collaborative, and intuitive – no more clunky tools or siloed workflows.

Key Benefits:

• Real-Time Collaboration: No more emailing project files back and forth! Cinapse lets multiple people work together in one place, making scheduling faster and more accurate.
• Script Imports: Seamless integration with Scriptation and Final Draft to auto-generate breakdowns and stripboards.
• Offline Mode: Work without internet access; changes sync upon reconnection.
• Crossboarding & Episodic Logic: Built-in support for managing recurring characters and elements across episodes.

Feature Comparison:

Cinapse makes simple breakdown sheets with important details like Scene Number, INT/EXT, Set Name, DAY/NIGHT, Page Count, and tagged elements. Its stripboard layout design tools let you customize your schedule to fit your production needs.

How SetHero Integrates with Cinapse

The new integration between Cinapse and SetHero makes it easy to move your scene breakdown information from your scheduling software (Cinapse) to your call sheet tool (SetHero). By automating scene data transfers, you save time and reduce errors.

Here’s how it works in 2 simple steps:

Follow these steps to use the integration:

1. Export Your Scene Data from Cinapse
   • Log in to Cinapse and navigate to the Reports tab.
   • Click the New Report button and name your report (e.g., “Export to SetHero”).
   • Select “Shooting Schedule” as the Report Type and adjust settings as needed.
   • Save and download your report as a CSV file.
2. Import the CSV File into SetHero
   • Log in to SetHero and navigate to the Scenes tab in your project.
   • Choose the “Import from Cinapse” option.
   • Drag and drop your CSV file into the designated area.
   • Review any data warnings or errors that appear.
   • Click “Approve and Import” to complete the process.

This integration is easy & fast. In just a few steps, your Cinapse schedule will be ready in SetHero, perfect for making professional call sheets for your cast and crew.

Benefits of Using SetHero with Cinapse Integration

Bringing these two strong production tools together has big benefits for filmmakers and production teams:

Save time on call sheets

This integration makes it easy by automatically adding scene data to call sheets, saving you hours of admin work. It keeps your scene info updated, so you can spend more time on creative filmmaking and less time updating call sheets.

Reduce data entry errors

Entering data by hand can cause errors and mix-ups on set. Cinapse’s direct import to SetHero reduces these mistakes, making sure your call sheet matches your shooting schedule. This keeps everyone on the production team informed and on the same page.

Stay in sync with your team

When everyone is working off the same page, everything flows smoother! Cinapse and SetHero are built for this, and with this integration, you’ll make the most of the modern collaboration features of both of these softwares.

Getting Started

To start using the Cinapse-SetHero integration, ensure you have accounts on both platforms by signing up or logging in. Once you’re set up, organize your schedule in Cinapse by uploading your script or creating breakdown sheets. Arrange your scenes in shooting order and make sure all important details are complete. After organizing, export your project from Cinapse as a CSV file.

Import this CSV into SetHero using its Cinapse feature and check that everything transferred correctly. Now, you can create the world’s best call sheets in SetHero, adding details like crew info and talent call times. Share these call sheets with your team via email, text, or PDF.

If there are any schedule changes in Cinapse, export a new CSV and update SetHero with the latest data. (And then, if you want, send out new call sheets to keep everyone informed!)

Conclusion

How valuable is saving 30 minutes or an hour during production? The answer is VERY! Being able to seamlessly move data between schedules and call sheets gives you back time for what matters – supporting your cast and crew to tell great stories.

Ready to streamline your production workflow? Do it today – your future self will thank you!

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