Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive

1. What Is Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive?
2. What Comes On The Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive Disc?
3. What Makes Movie Forms Pro™ Forms “Interactive”?
4. How Do I Open The Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive Forms?
5. How Can I Enter Production Information On The Non-Interactive Movie Forms Pro™ Forms?
6. How Can I Customize A Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive Form?

Frequently Asked Questions About Movie Forms Pro™

1. What Is Movie Forms Pro™?
2. What Comes On The Movie Forms Pro™ Disc?
3. Are Movie Forms Pro™ Forms Interactive?
4. How Do I Open The Movie Forms Pro™ Forms?
5. How Can I Enter Production Information Onto Movie Forms Pro™ Forms?
6. How Can I Customize A Movie Forms Pro™ Form?

Frequently Asked Questions About Budget Forms Pro™

1. What Is Budget Forms Pro™?
2. What Comes On A Budget Forms Pro™ CD-Rom?
3. How Do I Open The Budget Forms Pro™ Template?
4. Can I Change The Line Item Names On My Budget Form?
5. Why Are There Two Styles Of Budgets "$" and "0"?
6. How Can I Change The Percentages On My Budget Form?

Frequently Asked Questions About Movie TV Contracts Pro™

1. What Is Movie TV Contracts Pro™?
2. What Comes On The Movie TV Contracts Pro™ Disc?
3. How Can I Enter Information on the Movie TV Contracts Pro™ Contracts?
4. How Do I Open The Movie TV Contracts Pro™ Contract?
5. How Can I Customize A Movie TV Contracts Pro™ Contract?

MOVIE FORMS PRO™ - INTERACTIVE

1. What Is Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive?

Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive is a package of standard production forms and signage used throughout all aspects of the entertainment industry. Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive forms are designed to support all phases of production from Pre-Production to Post. Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive contains all the forms to do the job as a professional. Just fill in and print out. (top)

2. What Comes On The Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive Disc?

The Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive disc contains 110 production forms and signage in various file formats. All the interactive forms on Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive are PDF files. The non-interactive forms include Movie Forms in high resolution, 300 dpi, JPEG files and 72 dpi JPEG, PICT & BMP files. There is no programming on these forms that would allow them to be interactive. Separate from the disc is a Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive User Guide with “QUICK START” instructions and an eight-page folder with pictures of all the forms for easy reference. (top)

3. What Makes Movie Forms Pro™ Forms “Interactive”?

The Movie Forms Pro™- Interactive forms are PDF files. They have been designed so that you can simply type in the information using either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat and then print them out ready to use. NOTE - If you are working in Acrobat Reader you will not be able to save or rename your file as a new PDF file. A copy of Adobe Reader is included on the disc as well as the Adobe Reader user guide. (top)

 

4. How Do I Open The Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive Forms?

Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive forms can be opened using either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. A copy of Adobe Reader is included on the disc as well as the Adobe Reader user guide. All other Movie Forms Pro™ forms on the disc will open using many of today's most popular software programs including Adobe Photoshop, or Corel Draw. You can also follow the “QUICK START” instructions found inside the User Guide. (top)

 

5. How Can I Enter Information On The Non-Interactive Movie Forms Pro™ Forms.

You can enter information onto Movie Forms Pro forms directly from the computer. Use the "Cut" and "Paste" commands in the "File" menu to add information. You may find it easier to print your Movie Forms Pro form and then enter your information. (top)

6. How Can I Customize A Movie Forms Pro™ Form?

You can customize a non-interactive Movie Forms Pro™ form with your company logo, graphics or letterhead. It is done the same way you add production information, simply use the "Cut" and "Paste" commands in the "File" menu. To add your company logo, graphics or letterhead to an Interactive PDF Movie Form, please refer to the Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat User Guide. A copy of the Adobe Reader User Guide is included on the Movie Forms Pro™ - Interactive disc. (top)

MOVIE FORMS PRO™

1.What Is Movie Forms Pro™?

Movie Forms Pro™ is a collection of (non-interactive) standard production forms used throughout the entertainment industry including the A.I.C.P. & A.I.C.E. Budgeting forms. Movie Forms Pro™ contains all the forms to do the job as a professional. Just print out and use. (top)

2. What Comes On The Movie Forms Pro™ Disc?

All 60 Movie Forms Pro™ forms come as BMP, GIFF, TIFF, PICT, JPEG, and PDF files. Movie Forms Pro™ forms are designed to work in any computer, PC or Mac. Also included inside the CD-Rom case is a six- page folder with pictures of all the forms for easy reference. (top)

3. Are Movie Forms Pro™ Forms Interactive?

Movie Forms Pro forms are not interactive. There is no programming on these forms that would allow them to be interactive or to calculate as a spreadsheet program. (top)

4.How Do I Open The Movie Forms Pro™ Forms?

Movie Forms Pro forms can be opened using any of today's most popular software programs. Included in the Movie Forms Pro CD-Rom is QuickTime and Adobe Reader. Either program will allow you to open and print forms right from the disk or you can follow the “QUICK START” instructions found inside the Movie Forms Pro™ CD-Rom case. (top)

5. How Can I Enter Production Information Onto Movie Forms Pro™ Forms?

You can enter information onto Movie Forms Pro forms directly from the computer. Use the "Cut" and "Paste" commands in the "File" menu to add information. You may find it easier to print your Movie Forms Pro form and then enter your information. (top)

6. How Can I Customize A Movie Forms Pro™ Form?

You can customize a Movie Forms Pro™ form with your company logo, graphics or letterhead the same way you add production information. Simply use the "Cut" and "Paste" commands in the "File" menu. (top)

BUDGET FORMS PRO™

1.What Is Budget Forms Pro™?

Budget Forms Pro™ is a budgeting template designed to work with the Microsoft Excel software program. Budget Forms is user friendly. Simply fill in the budget amounts and Budget Forms Pro will do all calculations on the budgeting form. (top)

 

2. What Comes On A Budget Forms Pro™ CD-Rom?

Budget Forms Pro comes with 3 different production budgeting templates. Each 7 page budgeting template is complete with a Top Sheet Budget Summary. Budget Forms Pro templates can be filled out in either numbers or dollar amounts. There is also a User Guide and this FAQ. (top)

 

3. How Do I Open The Budget Forms Pro™ Template?

Budget Forms Pro templates are designed to work with all Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Office for PC or Mac. A copy of the Microsoft Excel program must be installed on the computer. Then, copy the Budget Forms Pro template onto your desktop. Next, double-click on the Budget Forms Pro template icon and it will open up in the version of Excel that is installed on your computer.

NOTE: - Always start with an unused copy of the Budget Forms Pro template. This is to ensure that you have the complete Budget Forms Program without any missing formulas or information. A non-functional cell will cause a miscalculation. (top)

 

4. Can I Change The Line Item Names On My Budget Form?

Yes, changing the line item names allows you to add line items that are unique to your own production. To change a line item name, click on the cell that has the line item name to be changed. the cell should be highlighted and appear in the cell or formula bar on older versions of Excel. Next, go to the cell or formula bar and highlight the line item name, but NOT the line item number next to the line item name. Delete the line item name and type in the name of the new line item. Press enter to complete the change. (top)

 

5. Why Are There Two Styles Of Budgets "$" and "0"?

Template One is designed and programmed with a "0" (zero) amount in each of the active cells on the budget pages. Replace the "0" with your new budget amount. The new amount will be entered as a number not as a dollar amount. This budget can also serve asa reference guide. Each "0" amount shows where each of the active cells are located.

Template Two is designed and programmed with a dollar amount "$" displayed in all appropriate active cells. When any amount is entered into the cells on this template it will be displayed asa dollar amount. Template two budgets will print out best for clients and producers who want to see the budget and total displayed in dollars. (top)

6. How Can I Change The Percentages On My Budget Form?

There are two cells on the Budget Forms Pro form where an amount entered will be calculated as a percentage on the budget form. These cells have been preset with a percentage amount. To change any of the percentage amounts simply click onto the cell and enter a new percentage amount into the cell or on the formula bar. (top)

MOVIE TV CONTRACTS PRO™

1. What Is Movie TV Contracts Pro™?

Movie/TV Contracts Pro is a professional package of 53 of the most popular and essential multi-page Movie and TV contracts used throughout the entertainment industry. From pre-production, production, post, and distribution - Movie/TV Contracts Pro supports all areas of entertainment industry production. (top)

 

2. What Comes On The Movie TV Contracts Pro™ Disc?

The Movie/TV Contracts Pro CD-Rom disc contains 53 Movie/TV Contracts on multi page .PDF files that are designed to work with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Movie/TV Contracts Pro CD-Rom disc also contains a user guide, a list of Movie/TV Contracts Pro contracts and copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. (top)

 

3. How Can I Enter Information on the Movie TV Contracts Pro™ Contracts?

Movie/TV Contracts Pro contracts are PDF files. They have been designed so that you can simply type in the information using either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat and then print them out ready to use. NOTE - If you are working in Acrobat Reader you will not be able to save or rename your file as a new PDF file. A copy of Adobe Reader is included on the disc as well as the Adobe Reader user guide. (top)

 

4. How Do I Open The Movie TV Contracts Pro Contract?

Movie/TV Contracts Pro contract can be opened using either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. A copy of Adobe Reader is included on the disc as well as the Adobe Reader user guide. (top)

 

5. How Can I Customize A Movie TV Contracts Pro Contract?

You can customize a Movie/TV Contracts Pro contract with your company logo, graphics or letterhead.

First, change the file to a .pdf file. Then, simply use the "Cut" and "Paste" commands in the "File" menu.

Please refer to the Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat User Guide for more detailed information. A copy of the Adobe Reader User Guide is included on the Movie/TV Contracts Pro disc. (top)