CalReader vs Behind The Scene

CalReader provides calendar readability, TEXT/CSV/TSV export, and time calculations. Choose a favorite font and size for maximum readability. Filter event listings by date range, calendar, and search text, and export listings and time calculations at TEXT, CSV, or TSV files. CalReader features time analysis and can calculate an invoice billing amount and time log for a given filter setup, total hours and rate per hour. Use Siri Shortcuts and Home Screen Quick Actions to quickly perform common actions in CalReader. CalReader can be used to log events on work/home projects. CalReader integrates iOS, macOS and CalDAV calendars including macOS Server, Google and Yahoo calendars, and provides a unique tool for journals, diaries and event logs. CalReader's unique flexibility makes for easy browsing/reading of one's history or future. The events listing view optionally displays ALL of the text of an event in an easy to read format. Calendar Filtering • Choose a date range to filter the visible events and to calculate hours and produce time logs. • Easily choose a single calendar, multiple calendars or all calendars for viewing. • Search selected calendars for text, keywords or phrases. • The search function can be used to search for times or dates. For example, find all events in the date range that start at "9:00 AM", or events on the date "11/4/26". Export Listings and Calculations • The export text generated by the Copy Text With Calculations command includes a header with the current calendar names, date range and optional search text. • Copy the filtered calendar text, with or without calculations, and then paste the text to other types of applications, or tap E-Mail Text to deliver the calendar text via e-mail. • E-mail CSV (Comma-Separated Values) or TSV (Tab-Separated Values) event listing files as attachments. • The Calculations view displays the total hours for the filtered event set and calculates the total amount using rate per hour, useful for invoices / billing. Calculations also displays the event count, average, minimum and maximum duration for the current set of events. Display Customization • Dark Mode support, and app-based dark and light styles with various color effects and calendar color indications. • Customize the font and size of the calendar text for best readability: large text is easy on the eyes, or small text for high density information. • Use pinch touch gestures to instantly change the size of the text. • Choose from various view styles using calendar colors, or no colors. • Choose to view all text of each item, or limit the number of lines (1-5) for a quick overview. Usability • Week and Month select: Previous, This, Next buttons provide fast one-tap date range selections. Use Previous and Next buttons repeatedly to move the date range window through time. • Go To Today and Go To Date actions provide quick navigation. • Speak Events uses the device’s text-to-speech capabilities to speak the currently visible events. • The Filter settings, Actions, Display, Calculations and Extras sections are neatly accessible without scrolling and searching for functions. • Tap the Done button for direct return to the main CalReader view after performing functions or settings changes. • Event listings include the duration for each event. • Events close to the current time are highlighted in the listing view with a gradient of orange displayed along the right edge, most intense for events close to the current time, fading off for events within 24 hours before and after the current time. • The filter settings of CalReader help produce complete listings of events that match a date range, calendar set, and a text phrase, and readability all of the text in the filtered set of events. • Choose to see all of the event text for all displayed events in the list, or truncated text and more items per screen. • Update Notification sound indicates a calendar update.

'Behind the Scene' is a secure and reliable cloud based mobile app in which users can manage workflows and consolidates all production data in one place. Users can view/add/edit/delete information depending on their role. Production houses can have a single digital data source in which they can quickly find information about all of their projects in one place. Manage script breakdown A script breakdown is an important filmmaking process that allows you to identify all the script elements needed to prep, schedule, and budget a film production. A breakdown happens at a scene level. You can manage characters, costumes, locations, props, vehicles, animals and extras on a scene level. Location Scout You can take photos along with its geographical coordinates and tag one or more 'location' of your script. Casting Management You can add artist with contact information and tag one or more 'character' of your script. Same way you can manage props, extras, vehicles and animals. Scheduling Production plans can change a dozen times a day. With this app's intuitive stripboard interface you can adapt to changes on the fly. Building a shooting schedule doesn't have to eat up time. Shot Division & Visual References Bring clarity and precision to every shot with Behind The Scene App's Shot Division module. Easily organize your visual plan by uploading photos, drawings, or concept frames for each shot. You can also capture reference images directly using your phone’s camera within the app perfect for quick on-set visual notes. Add detailed descriptions, camera notes, and creative instructions for every shot, ensuring your entire team stays aligned. When needed, export all reference images for a scene as a professionally formatted PDF, or import them directly into your editing software timeline for a seamless pre-to-post workflow. Effortless Shoot Day Logging Keep your entire production team aligned with real-time event logging. Record important milestones such as First Shot, Breaks, Camera Wrap, and Crew Wrap with just a tap. Each entry is time-stamped and organized into a clear daily timeline, helping teams track progress, monitor efficiency, and maintain accurate production reports. Behind The Scene App automatically organizes your day’s timeline, giving producers and crew a clear view of how the day unfolded. Multilingual Scene One-Liner Translation Film crews often include talent and technicians from different regions and languages. Behind The Scene bridges that gap with built-in scene one-liner translation. With a single tap, users can translate one-liners into various languages, making creative intent and logistical details accessible to everyone on set. This feature enhances clarity, reduces miscommunication, and ensures the entire team moves in sync - no matter where they come from. Call Sheet PDF Generation Create clear, accurate, and production-ready call sheets with Behind The Scene App's built-in PDF generator. Populate essential details such as crew call times, scene breakdowns, location information, responsibilities, transport notes, and emergency contacts — all automatically arranged in a clean, industry-standard layout. With one tap, export the call sheet as a PDF and share it across departments, ensuring every crew member has the information they need before stepping on set. Fast, reliable, and built to match real-world production workflows.