What's New with Shamel?
Stay up to date with the latest improvements and additions to Shamel. We're constantly working to make your production workflow better.
January 2025
Shamel Call Sheets Launch!
- •Create call sheets automatically from your schedule with two clicks
New Informative Tutorials
- •Step-by-Step Guides: New informative tutorials to help you master Shamel's features. Check out our tutorials →
Budgeting: AFI Template & Total Fringe Filters
- •AFI Template: The American Film Institute (AFI) specific template is now available when creating a new budget
- •Total Fringe Filters: Show or hide total fringe filters in your budget report preview
Enhanced Script Processing
- •Improved Recognition: Better detection of scene elements, cast, and locations
December 2024
Scene Breakdown Enhancements
- •Element Linking: Link elements like Cast and Sets to Props, Set Dec, HMU, etc., directly
- •Apply All Scene Tagging: Tag an element and apply it across all scenes in one click
- •Edit Element Names: Double-click any element to rename it instantly
Stripboard Updates
- •Edit scene numbers directly in the stripboard with double-click
- •Automatic day breaks based on estimated scene times
- •Send strips to top or bottom with a single click
Element Management & Shortcuts
- •Smart suggestions for names and IDs when merging elements
- •One-click element ID reorganization
- •New keyboard shortcuts - access via Help menu or CMD + K
November 2024
Advanced Scheduling Features
- •Pre-shoot days planning with enhanced team communication
- •Banners with embedded estimated time for key moments
Budgeting Improvements
- •Create and manage multiple budget versions for different scenarios
- •Location-specific budgets for CA, NY, and NJ with regional fringes and tax incentives
- •Single-click fringe range selection
- •Automatic account number adjustment with sub-account renumbering
October 2024
Major Platform Updates
- •Shamel Budgeting Launch: Create accurate budgets with auto-filled rates and fringes
- •Scene Breakdown Redesign: Enhanced navigation and streamlined workflow
September 2024
Events & Features
- •DGA Digital Day Success: Use code DGA50 by September 15th for 50% off
- •American Film Convention: Join us on October 17, 2024
- •Create schedules from scratch without script upload
Stripboard Improvements
- •Undo/Redo functionality for stripboard actions
- •Multi-row scene deletion capability
August 2024
Stripboard Customization
- •New Compact View for better scene and day overview
- •Customizable columns with new View Tool
- •Optional Estimated Time display on day breaks
- •Dynamic Print Preview for customized exports
June 2024
Movie Magic Scheduling (MMS) Integration
- •Export to Movie Magic Scheduling including scene order, summaries, and auto element detection
May 2024
New Features & Plans
- •Free Plan Launch: Experience Shamel without time constraints
- •Link Scene Feature: Connect sheets with corresponding script portions
- •Hold Days: Apply directly from Day Out of Days report
April 2024
Platform Launch:
- •Initial launch of Shamel Scheduling