What Are Relative Call Times?
Relative call times are expressed in relation to the General Crew Call, not as absolute clock times. Instead of '6:30 AM' for Hair/Makeup, you write 'Call-30' (30 minutes before crew call). When the General Crew Call changes, all relative times adjust automatically.
Relative Call Time Formats
G-Casper Pro understands several relative time formats:
| Format | Meaning | Example (7 AM Crew Call) |
|---|---|---|
| Call | Same as General Crew Call | 7:00 AM |
| Call-15 | 15 minutes before crew call | 6:45 AM |
| Call-30 | 30 minutes before crew call | 6:30 AM |
| Call-1:00 | 1 hour before crew call | 6:00 AM |
| Call-1:30 | 1 hour 30 min before crew call | 5:30 AM |
| Call+30 | 30 minutes after crew call | 7:30 AM |
| Call+1:00 | 1 hour after crew call | 8:00 AM |
| Call+2:00 | 2 hours after crew call | 9:00 AM |
When to Use Relative vs Absolute Times
Choose the right format for each situation:
| Use Relative Call Times When | Use Absolute Times When |
|---|---|
| The person's call depends on crew call | The time is fixed regardless of crew call |
| You want automatic adjustments | You need a specific, unchanging time |
| Setting department or position calls | For transport pickups at specific times |
| Makeup calls relative to set call | Hospital locations or external appointments |
Department-Level Relative Calls
You can set relative calls at the department level, which then applies to everyone in that department:
- Hair/Makeup department: Call-30 (everyone in H/M arrives 30 min early)
- Locations department: Call-1:00 (location team arrives 1 hour early)
- Catering: Call-1:30 (breakfast needs to be ready before crew arrives)
- Individual crew can still have their own override if needed
How G-Casper Pro Displays Times
On the printed call sheet, you can choose how relative times appear:
| Display Option | Shows On Call Sheet |
|---|---|
| Absolute Only | 6:30 AM |
| Relative Only | Call-30 |
| Both | Call-30 (6:30 AM) |
Changing General Crew Call
When you change the General Crew Call for a shooting day, G-Casper Pro recalculates all relative times. Absolute times remain unchanged. Before confirming, you'll see a preview of how the change affects everyone's call time.