Cinematographer
Der Drehbericht dokumentiert gedrehte Szenen und technische Probleme. Für mich wichtig bei Nachdreh-Fragen und Versicherungsfällen.
German term for Daily Production Report – official document summarizing each day's filming activities, including scenes completed, crew hours, equipment usage, and production notes, required for insurance, accounting, and production management.
What is a Daily Production Report?
The Daily Production Report is the official daily log of a German film production. It corresponds to the Anglo-Saxon Daily Production Report (DPR) and documents all relevant events of the shooting day.
Mandatory Content
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Production | Title, Episode |
| Date | Shooting Day Number |
| Location | Location |
| Times | Start to Wrap |
| Scenes Shot | Numbers, Pages |
Time Tracking
| Time | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Crew Call | Team Arrival |
| Start of Shoot | First Slate |
| Lunch Break | 30–60 min |
| End of Shoot | Last Slate |
| Wrap | Dismantling Complete |
Scene Documentation
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scene Number | According to Script |
| Page Count | 1/8th Paging |
| Shot Numbers | All Setups |
| Takes | Number per Setup |
| Circled Takes | Selected |
Crew Documentation
| Area | Information |
|---|---|
| Present | Total Number |
| Departments | Per Department |
| Overtime | Documented |
| Absences | With Reason |
Cast Times
| Time | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pick-Up | Collection |
| Arrival | On Set |
| Makeup Ready | After Makeup |
| End of Shoot | Last Scene |
| Wrap | Released |
Special Incidents
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Technical | Equipment Malfunction |
| Weather | Shooting Delay |
| Accidents | Injuries |
| Changes | Script Adjustments |
Material Consumption
| Material | Documentation |
|---|---|
| Film Meters | For Analog |
| Memory Cards | Number, Size |
| Sound Tapes | If Analog |
| Props | Consumables |
Responsibility
| Person | Task |
|---|---|
| First Assistant Director (1st AD) | Main Responsibility |
| Second Assistant Director (2nd AD) | Creation |
| Script Supervisor/Continuity | Scene Details |
| Line Producer | Review |
Recipients
| Recipient | Interest |
|---|---|
| Production | Overview |
| Broadcaster/Distributor | Control |
| Insurance | Documentation |
| Accounting | Settlement |
German Specifics
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Collective Bargaining Law | Working Time Documentation |
| Statutory Accident Insurance (BG) Obligation | Accident Insurance |
| Broadcaster Requirements | ARD/ZDF Forms |
| Funding | Proof of Requirement |
Signatures
| Signature | Meaning |
|---|---|
| First Assistant Director (1st AD) | Responsibility |
| Director | Confirmation |
| Line Producer | Acceptance |
| Actor | Time Confirmation |
Typical Forms
| Form | Publisher |
|---|---|
| BVP Standard | Federal Association |
| Broadcaster-Specific | ARD, ZDF, RTL |
| Production-Specific | Variations |
| Digital | Software |
Software
| Tool | Prevalence |
|---|---|
| PreProducer | Germany |
| Cast & Crew | International |
| Excel | Widespread |
| Apps | Increasingly |
Storage
| Duration | Reason |
|---|---|
| 10 Years | Commercial Law |
| Production | In Archive |
| Insurance | Copies |
| Broadcaster | Delivery |
Errors and Consequences
| Error | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Missing Times | Settlement Problems |
| Incomplete | Insurance Problems |
| Late Submission | Production Delays |
| Incorrect Information | Legal Risks |
Best Practices
| Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Fill Out Immediately | Accuracy |
| Ask Everyone | Completeness |
| Make Copies | Security |
| Submit Daily | Timeliness |
Today
The Daily Production Report remains a mandatory document for every German film production. Digital tools simplify its creation, but its legal significance – for collective bargaining law, insurance, and funding – makes careful documentation indispensable.
From the crafts
Perspectives
Director
Im Drehbericht sehe ich schwarz auf weiß, was wir geschafft haben. Er zeigt mir, ob wir im Plan liegen oder aufholen müssen.
Producer
Der Drehbericht ist rechtlich bindend und wird bei Abschluss der Produktion dem Sender oder Verleih vorgelegt. Lücken können teuer werden.
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