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.
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