Filmanize Avis 29

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Good day Filmanize Team,

I would like to share some initial feedback based on my experience using the platform so far. Overall, Filmanize shows strong potential as a film utility tool, but there are a few usability and workflow issues that I believe could be improved.

Firstly, regarding navigation: the scrolling behavior between columns (Film, Story, and Real World) can be inefficient. Ideally, a column should only scroll when the cursor is positioned directly over it. Currently, when switching between categories, the column often scrolls back unintentionally, which slows down navigation. For example, when moving the cursor from the Scene Menu column to the Scenes column on the right, only the active (right-side) column should scroll, while the menu column remains fixed until the cursor is placed over it. This separation would significantly improve workflow efficiency.

Secondly, I noticed that some industry-standard production codes appear to be missing in the shooting order or scheduling strip, such as OOO, BLK, TRV, etc. Additionally, while the scheduling strip displays colors within the app, it does not download or export in color. Having a color-enabled download option would be highly beneficial for production use.

At this stage, I cannot provide detailed feedback on the breakdown section, as my script was already tagged prior to importing. However, I am continuing to explore the app and will be better positioned to offer more detailed critiques on other segments as I progress.

Finally, using clear, industry-standard terminology throughout the app would further enhance usability and make the tool more beneficial for professionals.

Thank you for the work you have put into Filmanize. I look forward to exploring it further and sharing additional feedback.

Kind regards,
Small Fish Cherie Mbadu
Film Director / Producer
Imagofilm Productions

I have been using Filmanize and it has genuinely helped streamline my film production workflow. It made organising things like scripts, call sheets, scheduling easier and more efficient, which saved me a lot of time and stress compared to doing it manually. The interface is intuitive and built with filmmakers in mind, and the support from the team has been great too. I would happily recommend Filmanize to other creatives looking for a practical production tool.

Utilized the app for a film shoot and found it very convenient for 1st AD purposes. Well thought out but interface could be more intuitive for this to be a 5-star program. What we found missing most of all is the ability to list our Base Camp location where all cast & crew had to report for their call at the start of the day in order to carpool to a remote set location. Our only workaround was to list base camp as a shooting location for first shot of the day when it actually wasn't the location of our first shot.

Filmanize is absolutely amazing. I really liked the UI. I am going to use this in my upcoming productions and I would say that currently I have tried their beta version which is good and I have high hopes from the Full-fledged version which they will be releasing.

Also, I feel that when it will be launched it will not take much time to break through into the industry and having the major film market segment. Because they are providing many resources at reasonable price and giving almost everything.

There are few flaws and bugs but it can be overcome, as it is not original version, It's beta.

I've tried most of the pre-production software out there, and they're either way too expensive or don't do the job - I've been using Filmanize for 3 years now, shorts, a music video and indi features. It's functional, solid and gives me everything I need. The development team are really responsive when I have a problem or a question - I really can't fault it.

The application is very easy to use. It made my job so easy. Definitely recommend it.

This system is brilliant. It gives me the ability to quickly breakdown scripts into what is needed to film.

I only used it for rushed output of call sheets for a 2-day project we were 48 hours from shooting (my AD got sick, so I was trying to help). I only say that to make clear I didn't have the opportunity to explore everything this has to offer. But the call sheet portion alone was incredible. Much better than studiobinder or any other solution in the past.

If the rest is as good as the call sheet portion was, I'm obsessed.

very good Experian's

I love this tool buy it's hard to use It on the mobile phon. An app it's a wonderful nice ti have to improve the instrument.

It's a very useful and organised tool. I haven't used it too much just yet, but will use it for my future projects, from pre-production to post-production.

Excellent service, proactive and professional to work with. Eager for the final release!

While Filmanize software is in Beta, I can definitely make progress with it. What I think is really wonderful with Filmanize is the responsiveness of the team. I sent two emails to a more established company and they didn't even bother to respond. Filmanize has outstanding customer service. A winner.

An empowering tool for filmmakers! Thank you!

The entire interface and the user experience is familiar and engaging. Looking forward for the final product.

I've set up my first project on Filmanize and invited collaborators and added my script. So far it has been fantastic. thank you.

This is a a great bit of kit.

Clear layout.. Fun to edit and easy to use. I think that this has incredible potential..

Well done!

Rosie :)

The app looks promising. Straightforward and pretty intuitive design. There are, however, some features missing which ultimately make it not useable for a professional. 1) The budget needs to be more pro-level. Missing fringes, estimates vs actuals, etc... 2) Scheduling/Calendar needs to be able to include pre-production and post-production in addition to production/shooting days. For example, if I have 3 weeks of pre-pro, 2 weeks of post, and only 2 shooting days, then I am only able to use your platform for 5% of my entire production.

EDITED FOR RESPONSE: Re your comment "Our aim isn't to replace software such as Showbiz Budgeting..." and "we do aim to be able to export to software such as Showbiz Scheduling in future."

Respectfully, that is a narrow view from a business model POV, one that doesn't meet the needs of its potential customers. The most frustrating thing about so many of the newest waves of applications such as yours is that I need to use/pay for three different such apps in order to achieve what a pro-production requires. On the production I am on right now, which I tried using Filmanize for, I literally had to use (and triple do some of the work) said three apps. What is the point of using software to make a budget if I can't include fringes? Or account for tax incentives? These types of things are crucial, potentially huge parts of a budget. I might as well use a spreadsheet, or go ahead and spring for the full Movie Magic Suite.

Re your 2nd comment "Is the main reason for adding the extra days to the calendar to add them into the budget?". I did not see the prep days option so I can't comment on that, except for that I did not see it. What I can say is that, as I'm sure you know, pre-prod is often the longest part of a production. So budgeting and scheduling throughout that time is absolutely vital.

Great platform as an all in one solution for film production.