Understand the difference between the detailed sheet and top sheet in movie budgeting through Studiovity. Learn how they provide a granular breakdown of costs and a high-level financial summary across pre-production, production, post-production, and other categories.
Detailed Sheet in Studiovity Movie Budgeting
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The detailed sheet in movie budgeting is a comprehensive breakdown of all financial elements. It provides an in-depth view of each account, sub-category, and budget item to ensure complete transparency and control over the project’s finances. The columns in the detailed sheet include:
- ID: A unique identifier for each category, sub-category, or budget item, allowing for easy tracking.
- Name: The title or description of the item being budgeted.
- Calculation (Qty * Unit * Rate): Automatically calculates the total cost based on the quantity, unit, and rate entered for a specific item.
- Fringes: Represents additional costs, such as taxes, fees, or benefits, associated with the item.
- Estimated: The planned budget for the item before actual costs are incurred.
- Actual: The real cost incurred for the item during production.
- Paid: Reflects the amount already paid for the item.
- Payable: Shows the remaining amount that needs to be paid.
- Variance: Highlights the difference between the estimated budget and the actual cost, helping to track overages or savings.
This sheet includes all categories, sub-categories, and individual budget items, offering a granular view of the project’s financial standing.
Top Sheet in Studiovity Movie Budgeting
The top sheet serves as a high-level summary of the budget. It condenses all financial data into four primary categories, providing an overview for quick reference:
- Pre-Production: Includes all expenses and budget items related to planning, such as casting, location scouting, and script breakdowns.
- Production: Covers costs incurred during filming, such as equipment rentals, crew salaries, and set construction.
- Post-Production: Encompasses expenses like editing, visual effects, and sound design.
- Other: Captures miscellaneous or unexpected costs that don’t fall under the primary phases of production.
Each category in the top sheet includes the same labels as the detailed sheet (ID, name, calculation, fringes, estimated, actual, paid, payable, and variance) but aggregates them for a concise summary.
