This guide will walk you through the process of generating sides using Croogloo.
Step 1:
Start by navigating to Basecamp. Here, you have two options to generate sides: either select 'Generate Sides' from the scripts menu on the left or click the 'Generate Sides' button.
Step 2:
On the next page, you will see your uploaded scripts arranged in order of the latest version. Choose the scripts from which you want to create sides.
Step 3:
In the middle section, you have the option to toggle between scripts.
Step 4:
Select your scenes using the check buttons.
Step 5:
You can also filter by character or location to narrow down your scene selection.
Step 6:
Alternatively, you can use the search bar at the top center to find specific scenes.
Step 7:
Once you are satisfied with your scene selection, you can drag and drop them into the shooting order for the day.
Step 8:
When you are happy with the order, click 'Submit'.
Step 9:
You will be prompted to name your file and can select your one-ups and two-ups to format simultaneously.
Step 10:
Next, select your markup options and click confirm.
Step 11:
You will receive a notification at the top right bell icon once your sides have been generated.
Step 12:
To view the sides you just created, navigate to the script menu and select 'Sides'.
You can now see both versions of your sides, saved and are ready for watermarking or sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get script to show up when making sides?
How do I get script to show up when making sides?
You need to parse the script. You can do this by selecting 'Parse Script' from the script menu (the three-dot icon). This will update the data.
If there's no change, try again using a different version and color to ensure the file isn't blocked by a cache.
Why isn't my script parsing?
Why isn't my script parsing?
Check the format of your script file. It should be a PDF, not an image file stored as a PDF. You can check this by clicking on the page.
If the entire page highlights, it's an image file and this has caused a processing error.
Scenes are not displaying correctly?
Scenes are not displaying correctly?
If scenes are not displaying as expected, it's possible that the file has cached data in the PDF. In this case, contact the script coordinator for an updated version to resolve the issue.