The Script Breakdown is a visual and interactive method of completing the traditional breakdown. Click on a breakdown element then simply select the breakdown category that the element belongs to. Cinergy imports scripts written in Final Draft, Script Thing, Screenwriter 2000, Scriptware, RTF files and even plain text.
After the automatic breakdown is complete, you can modify and elaborate on the breakdown data until you are satisfied with the requirements. Use the production board to organize scenes into your deisred shooting order, then print Call Sheets and numerous other reports to support all your pre-production needs.
If you are looking for a more traditional screen for inputting your breakdown elements then look no further because Cinergy™ offers that as well. From the 'Full Breakdown' window you can see the location information, which contains a view of all the scenes that are to be shot there, the contact information, days of the shoot, fees, and a checklist that will assist production and location managers before and during the shoot at a given location.
All information stored in the breakdown functions are automatically fed to the On-The-Set module so the script supervisor and production manager have access to all the pre-production information for better snap decisions on the set.
Arranging the strips is a matter of clicking on them dragging them to the appropriate location and letting them drop into place. You can move whole days or a single strip using this drag and drop method. The day break separators contain all of the information about the location, call times, and shoot time, advanced planning, and assigning shooting dates. If you want to add a new breakdown element simply click on the production board where you want to add the element and a pop-up menu will assist you in adding the element.
Multiple views are also available for displaying only a particular breakdown category or all breakdown categories. Strips are color-coded for Day/ Night and Interior/Exterior. View the script and update scene descriptions directly from strips with a mouseclick. You can even add special notations to indicate scenes already shot.
