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Back-to-One is a blocking and shot list tool for film and television directors and cinematographers, for iPad and Mac. You place actors, cameras, lights and walls on a top-down canvas. From that same setup the app generates the shot list, an animated playback of the blocking, and a viewfinder preview computed from real sensor sizes and focal lengths across six formats including anamorphic. Canvas and shot list stay synchronised both ways. The shot list is grouped by camera setup rather than by scene, so it reads in the order you actually shoot. Every shot carries a time estimate with totals per setup and per day. Shots are ticked off live on set, and dim and red-light modes keep the app readable on a darkened stage. Import a screenplay as FDX or PDF and the project is built for you, every scene and character. Export set PDFs per camera position, call sheets, lighting plots and the shot list as PDF, Excel or CSV.

Script Breakdown: Automatically break down scripts into individual elements such as characters, props, locations, and scenes. Storyboarding: Create and manage storyboards to visualize scenes and plan camera shots. Shot List: A shot list is a crucial tool in preproduction, detailing every shot planned for a film or video project. Call Sheets: Generate and distribute detailed call sheets with information on daily shooting schedules, contact details, and location maps. Shooting Schedules: Develop and share shooting schedules to coordinate daily production activities. Task Manager: Create, assign, and track tasks to ensure all team members know their responsibilities and deadlines. Collaboration: Facilitated collaboration among team members.It involves bringing together various creative talents, such as directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, and production designers, to brainstorm ideas. Budget Planning: Create and manage detailed budgets for production projects.