Day Out of Days Pad (Film Production Tool)

If you don’t track actor days properly, you will overpay.

Plan your shoot with a clear Day Out of Days (DOOD) system—so you know exactly who works, when, and for how long.

• Track actor work, hold, and travel days at a glance
• Avoid overpaying for unnecessary days
• Keep your schedule clean and production-ready
• Give your AD and producer a clear working document
• Stay organized across the entire shoot

Most indie productions don't realize where they're losing money.

It's not always gear. It's not always locations.

It's actor days.
One extra hold day. One scheduling mistake. One missed conflict.

And suddenly you're paying for time you didn't need.

A Day Out of Days (DOOD) fixes that.

This pad gives you clear, structured way to track every cast member across the entire shoot—so you know exactly when they're working, holding, or not needed.

No, guessing. No scrambling. No unnecessary costs. 

Why This is Different

You can build a DOOD in a spreadsheet. But most filmmakers don't do it correctly—or don't use it consistently.

This pad is designed for real production workflows:

• Simple layout that mirrors how DOODs are actually used
• Easy to reference on set, not buried in a laptop
• Built for fast updates during production

PRODUCT DETAILS

8.5" x 11" Notepad | 80lb Paper | 40 Tear-Away Pages

What is a Day Out of Days (DOOD) in Film Production?

A Day Out of Days (DOOD) is a scheduling tool used in film production to track when cast members are working, holding, or not needed across the entire shoot.

It helps producers and assistant directors manage availability, control costs, and avoid scheduling conflicts. Without a DOOD, productions often lose track of actor days, leading to unnecessary expenses and confusion during scheduling.

Because if you don't control your schedule, your schedule controls your budget.