The Crew Tab
The Crew tab manages everyone on your production. Crew members are organized by department and appear on your call sheets automatically.
Adding a Crew Member
To add a crew member:
- Go to the Crew tab
- Find the appropriate department
- Click "Add Crew Member" or the + button
- Enter their name, position, and contact info
- Set their default call time if different from General Crew Call
Crew Member Information
For each crew member, you can enter:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | Full name as it should appear on call sheets |
| Position | Yes | Their job title (DP, Gaffer, etc.) |
| Department | Yes | Which department they belong to |
| Phone | No | Mobile phone number for SMS |
| No | Email address for communications | |
| Call Time | No | Default call time (or uses General Crew Call) |
| Notes | No | Any special notes or requirements |
Department Organization
Standard film production departments come pre-configured. Crew members are listed under their department on the call sheet back.
Tip: Rename departments or add custom ones in Production Settings if your production uses non-standard names.
Importing Crew Lists
If you have an existing crew list in Excel:
- Go to Import in the main menu
- Select "Excel Spreadsheet"
- Upload your .xlsx file
- Map the columns to G-Casper Pro fields
- Review and confirm the import
Managing Day-to-Day Changes
Not everyone works every day. For each shooting day:
- Mark crew as "OFF" if they're not working that day
- Adjust individual call times as needed
- Add day players for that day only
- Note any special instructions for specific crew