Location Managers Work Between the Schedule and the Real World
The location manager lives at the intersection of the production schedule and physical reality. You need to know which locations are needed on which shoot days, how many days each location is being used, what the turnaround time is between locations, and whether the schedule changes are going to create permitting or access problems.
In a traditional workflow, this information comes indirectly — through call sheets, verbal updates from the AD, and copies of spreadsheets that may already be out of date. The location manager often learns about a schedule change after it has been made, scrambling to adjust permits, holds, and logistics on short notice.
Schedule Visibility for Location Planning
CutPrint gives the location manager direct visibility into the shooting schedule. You can see which locations are booked for which days, how the schedule groups location-dependent scenes, and when the production is moving between locations. When the AD rearranges the stripboard, the location implications are immediately visible.
This is not about micromanaging the schedule — it is about giving the location manager the advance notice they need to do their job well.
Offline on Location Scouts
Location scouting happens in the field, often in areas with poor connectivity. CutPrint's offline mobile app keeps the full schedule and location information on your phone at all times. Review which scenes are assigned to a potential location, check date requirements, and reference production needs — all without needing signal.
Coordinated with the Production Team
In CutPrint, the location manager's view is connected to the same data the AD, line producer, and director are working from. When a location is confirmed or changed, the information flows into the schedule. When the schedule shifts, the location manager sees the impact immediately. No more relying on secondhand updates or outdated spreadsheet copies.
Call Sheet Location Details
Location information — addresses, parking instructions, access notes, contact details — feeds into the call sheet automatically. When the AD generates the next day's call sheet, the location data is already there. No manual retyping, no missed details.
One Source of Truth for Locations
Every location-related decision, schedule assignment, and logistical detail lives in the same system as the rest of the production data. The location manager works from current information, connected to the AD's schedule, accessible on any device, online or off.