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Create Call Sheets on the Go

How many times have you had the dilemma of needing to create a call sheet on the go? Now, that problem has been solved with an app from iProdya, called iProdyaCallsheet. First off, the app costs $2.99 in the app store and is one of only two call sheet apps currently in App Store. The other is Pocket Call Sheet, and

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Final Draft for iPad is Conducting Field Studies

Ever since I reported on the Final Draft for iPad focus group back in March, I’ve received a steady flow of requests for updated information. Well, I’ve finally got some! Yesterday afternoon, an email went out to those who had previously expressed interest in being involved with the app’s development. The email indicated that the Final Draft team is currently

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The ProLost description on Celtx Script says, 'exit forest day'.
Apps

ProLost reviews Celtx Script for iPhone and iPad

Celtx, a popular multi-platform screenwriting tool, has made its way to your iDevice. I was planning of doing a nice little write-up, but Stu Maschwitz from ProLost beat me to the punch.  He’s posted a terrific article covering many of the app’s pros and cons.  But I’m not going to sit here and review a review.

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A person's hand holding a white plastic ring while using an iPhone 4.
Gear

Homemade iPhone 4 Steadicam

Our friends over at Palm Sounds (an awesome site for gadget loving musicians) just turned us on to a killer video by Spencer S. Watson, demonstrating how to construct an iPhone 4 Steadicam.  I imagine it works quite nicely for the 3Gs as well. The demo footage looks pretty swell.  It’s certainly not a replacement for a multi-function grip like the

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Announcements

From the Director’s Chair: Where The Hell Have I Been?!

So, as you may have noticed, there weren’t many posts these past few weeks. Thought I’d take a second and explain why. Don’t worry… I’ll keep it short (ish), and won’t force you to watch any vacation slides. In a nutshell, I’ve been working my ass off. Here’s a few highlights. Chaos Theory, the production company I co-own, produced a

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