Tools

Tools of the trade! Here are the most commonly used software in Prod.

  • industry standard database and project management software

    • for So You Wanna Be Prod’s SG tutorials: click here

    • for Autodesk’s official tutorials: click here

  • an alternative to Shotgrid

  • used to review renders at their highest quality and in the proper colour space

  • commonly used to review media live and simultaneously amongst different locations.

  • an email provider and application

  • a common collaboration tool due its user-friendly nature

    • Google Docs

    • Google Sheets

    • Gmail

    • G-Drive

    • Google Calendar

  • commonly used for schedules, budget, and crew ramps

    • for a list of hotkeys: click here

    • shortcut charts provided by excel_and_otherstudy_material 1 2 3

  • commonly used for scheduling and resourcing purposes

    • can be used in tandem with Shotgrid via .csv import/export

  • the most common operating system for production even if artists are set up with Linux

  • an operating system commonly set up for artists and supervisors

  • also a common operating system for production especially for those working from home

Books

These are some of the books I’ve read and will recommend to Prod!

 

Need more recommendations?
Check out my wishlist, here!

Other Resources

Podcasts

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Shorthands

Tips in note taking.

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Here are symbols and shorthand terms I use when taking notes to help with speed and brevity.