Can I import any Excel file?

No. The Excel import only works with Casper and G-Casper template formats. For other crew or cast data, use the Cast List Import tool or enter information manually.

Do I need to export from Google Sheets first?

Yes, if your G-Casper file is in Google Sheets. Go to File → Download → Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). If you already have an .xlsx version of the template, upload that directly.

What happens to duplicate entries?

G-Casper Pro flags potential duplicates and lets you choose whether to skip, replace, or add them as new entries.

Can I import multiple sheets at once?

Import one sheet at a time. This lets you verify each data type before moving to the next.

Does G-Casper Pro replace the original G-Casper template?

No. The original free G-Casper Google Sheets template is still available and maintained. G-Casper Pro is a separate paid product for productions that need SMS distribution, real-time collaboration, production reports, and the other features a spreadsheet cannot provide.

Importing from Casper/G-Casper Excel Templates

Moving from G-Casper to G-Casper Pro

The original G-Casper spreadsheet template was built for ADs who needed something better than a blank page. G-Casper Pro is the next step. It carries the same call sheet logic forward and adds the features a spreadsheet cannot deliver: SMS distribution to your crew, real-time collaboration, automatic weather, Day Out of Days tracking, SAG Exhibit G generation, and daily production reports. If your production data already lives in a Casper or G-Casper Excel template, you do not need to start from scratch. G-Casper Pro imports it automatically.

Tip: The original G-Casper Google Sheets template is still free. G-Casper Pro is a separate product built by the same team.

What Carries Over

From a recognized Casper or G-Casper template, the import brings in:

Crew lists with departments, positions, and contact info
Cast lists with character names and actor information
Scene breakdowns with page counts and descriptions
Shooting schedules

How to Export from G-Casper (Google Sheets)

Before importing, export your G-Casper file from Google Sheets:

Open your G-Casper file in Google Sheets
Go to File → Download
Choose Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)
Save the file to your desktop

Tip: If you are working from an Excel version of Casper or G-Casper that was downloaded previously, you can upload that file directly.

Import Steps

Once you have the .xlsx file, import it into G-Casper Pro:

Create a new production in G-Casper Pro (or open an existing one)
Navigate to the Import section from the main menu
Select "Excel Spreadsheet"
Upload your .xlsx file
G-Casper Pro recognizes the G-Casper or Casper template format and maps the data automatically
Preview the mapped data to verify crew, cast, and schedule information
Confirm the import

Interactive Demo

Import Simulation

Watch as a schedule file is parsed and individual call sheets are generated for each shoot day.

Import Schedule File

.pdf (Movie Magic), .uss (ThinkCrew), .xlsx supported

Template Recognition

G-Casper Pro recognizes the column structure and layout of Casper and G-Casper templates automatically. No manual column mapping is needed. If the file does not match a known template format, the importer will say so rather than silently importing incorrect data.

Important: The Excel import only works with recognized Casper and G-Casper template formats. It does not support arbitrary spreadsheet layouts. For other crew or cast data, use the Cast List Import tool or enter it manually.

After the Import

Once your data is in G-Casper Pro, you pick up where the spreadsheet left off. Your crew list and cast are ready. Add your shooting location to get live weather. Set a general crew call and let the auto-draft give you a starting point for call times. When you are ready, send the call sheet to your entire crew via SMS in one step.

Tip: Ghost Mode is available once your call sheet is built. It lets you share a portfolio version of your work without exposing sensitive production information.

In This Article

In This Article

Importing from Casper/G-Casper Excel Templates

Moving from G-Casper to G-Casper Pro

What Carries Over

How to Export from G-Casper (Google Sheets)

Import Steps

Template Recognition

After the Import

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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