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.
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