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Introduction to ReelCount

A quick overview of what ReelCount is and how it helps productions.

Welcome to ReelCount! ๐ŸŽฌโœจ

ReelCount is a simple, secure platform designed to help film and television productions manage catering numbers with ease. Instead of paper lists or guesswork, ReelCount gives your team real-time insights into who has collected their meals, where, and when.


๐Ÿš€ How It Works

  • ๐ŸŽŸ Crew Passes โ€“ Every crew member gets a unique digital pass that they can save to their phone and use throughout a shoot.

  • ๐Ÿ“ฒ Scanning on Site โ€“ At catering locations, crew scan their pass on an iPad running the ReelCount Scanner app.

  • ๐Ÿ“Š The Dashboard โ€“ Production teams see live numbers as meals are collected, helping them track attendance and avoid waste.

  • ๐Ÿ“… Scheduling โ€“ You decide who has access to which site on which day, so counts are always accurate.

  • ๐Ÿ“‘ Reporting โ€“ At the end of each day, ReelCount produces clear reports comparing expected vs actual numbers.


๐ŸŽฏ Why Productions Use ReelCount

  • Reduce catering waste by knowing exactly how many meals are needed.

  • Improve budgeting with accurate daily headcounts.

  • Save time compared to manual tick-sheets or phone calls.

  • Keep things secure ๐Ÿ”’ โ€” passes reset daily and canโ€™t be reused across projects.


๐Ÿ‘‰ Next Steps

If this is your first time using ReelCount, we recommend starting with:

Thatโ€™s it โ€” youโ€™re ready to get started ๐Ÿš€

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