Cinematographer
Im DPR wird dokumentiert, welche Szenen gefilmt wurden und ob es technische Probleme gab. Wichtig für Continuity und Versicherung.
Daily Production Report – official document summarizing each day's filming activities including scenes shot, running times, crew hours, equipment usage, and any issues or incidents, submitted to production management and insurance.
What is a DPR?
The DPR (Daily Production Report) is the official daily log of a film production. It documents all important events, scenes shot, crew times, and technical data of the shooting day.
Content of the DPR
| Element | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Shooting Day Number |
| Call Time | Crew Arrival |
| First Shot | Start of Shooting |
| Wrap | End of Shooting Day |
| Meal Breaks | Break Times |
Scenes Shot
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Scene Numbers | Which Scenes |
| Page Count | Script Pages |
| Screen Time | Estimated Running Time |
| Setups | Number of Setups |
| Takes | Total Number |
Crew Information
| Category | Documentation |
|---|---|
| Crew Count | People Present |
| Overtime | Overtime Hours |
| Meal Penalties | Late Meal Breaks |
| Absences | Missing Crew |
| Injuries | Incidents |
Equipment Documentation
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Camera | Cameras Used |
| Film/Media | Consumption |
| Special Equipment | Extras |
| Damage | Damage |
Who Creates the DPR?
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| 2nd AD | Primary Responsibility |
| Script Supervisor | Scene Details |
| Production Coordinator | Compilation |
| UPM | Review |
Recipients
| Recipient | Reason |
|---|---|
| Producers | Overview |
| Studio/Financiers | Control |
| Insurance | Documentation |
| Accounting | Payroll |
| Post-Production | Planning |
Typical Sections
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Header | Production, Date, Day # |
| Schedule | Times |
| Scenes | Shot Material |
| Cast | Working Hours |
| Extras | Background Actors |
| Notes | Special Circumstances |
Time Documentation
| Time | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Call Time | Crew Start |
| First Shot | Camera Rolling |
| Lunch | Break Start |
| Back | Break End |
| Last Shot | Final Take |
| Wrap | Official End |
Legal Significance
| Aspect | Importance |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Proof |
| Working Hours | Documentation |
| Incidents | Logging |
| Contract Fulfillment | Evidence |
Format
| Format | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Digital | Software, PDF |
| Spreadsheet | Excel |
| Specialized Software | Movie Magic, etc. |
| Paper | Still Common |
DPR Software
| Tool | Function |
|---|---|
| Movie Magic | Industry-Standard |
| Gorilla | Budgeting Integration |
| StudioBinder | Cloud-Based |
| Setkeeper | App |
Typical Notes
| Topic | Examples |
|---|---|
| Weather | Impact on Shooting |
| Technical Problems | Camera Malfunction |
| Changes | Script Modifications |
| Incidents | Minor Accidents |
Avoiding Errors
| Error | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Incomplete | Insurance Issues |
| Incorrect Times | Payroll Errors |
| Missing Signatures | Invalid |
| Late Submission | Delays |
Best Practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|---|
| Document Immediately | Accuracy |
| All Departments | Completeness |
| Backup | Data Security |
| Signatures | Binding Agreement |
Today
The DPR remains indispensable for any professional production. Digital tools have simplified its creation, but the fundamental function is the same: legally valid documentation of each shooting day for all involved parties.
From the crafts
Perspectives
Director
Der DPR zeigt mir am nächsten Morgen, was wir geschafft haben – und was aufgeholt werden muss. Er ist mein Realitätscheck.
Producer
Der DPR ist mein wichtigstes tägliches Dokument. Er zeigt, ob wir im Zeitplan sind, und ist rechtlich bindend für Versicherung und Accounting.
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