Vintage Analog Production /Strip Board Wooden. A Producer and AD’s valuable old school tool.

“A traditional film production board or production strip board is a cardboard chart holding color-coded strips of paper, each containing information about a scene in the script. The strips, called production strips, can then be rearranged and laid out sequentially to represent the scene order that the Assistant Director (AD) will schedule the film. The panels of each production board have a shallow pocket along the top and bottom to hold the Cast Header and Colored Strips. The sequential order of the production board will be in perfect sync with the shooting schedule.”

This vintage one original owner board has 2 ea. wooden panels attached with hinges. Included are 81 ea. white, 27 ea. orange, 41 ea. pink, 29 ea. green, 30 ea. yellow, 38 ea. blue, 31 ea. black, 24 ea. red colored extra strips.

4 ea. thick breakdown strip, 2 ea. thin breakdown strip extra.

“In the bustling world of film production, a production board, also known as a strip board, is an essential organizational tool that keeps the entire shoot schedule in check. It’s a visual representation of the shooting schedule, where each scene is broken down into strips that detail crucial information like location, cast required, and time of day.

This allows directors and producers to quickly assess what needs to be filmed and when, ensuring that no detail falls through the cracks.

Our production team relies on this board to streamline our workflow and maximize efficiency during shoots.

With everything from logistical details to creative elements laid out before us, we’re able to keep our focus sharp and our project on track.

What Is A Production Board?

A production board is an essential tool in the filmmaking process, serving as a visual representation of a film’s shooting schedule. Often referred to as a stripboard, it organizes scenes from the screenplay based on various logistical factors.

Here’s how it works – each scene is represented by a colored strip of paper detailing vital information such as:

Scene number,

Location,

Cast required,

Time of day.

These strips can be easily rearranged, giving producers and directors flexibility when planning the shoot.

It’s not just about what happens on camera; it’s also about maximizing efficiency behind the scenes.

The colors and patterns on these strips aren’t random but follow industry standards to denote different times of day or special requirements.

For example, night scenes might be blue while interior shots could have a patterned border.

This coding system allows for quick reference and helps avoid scheduling conflicts that could disrupt production flow.

We’ve seen technological advancements with software now replicating traditional production boards digitally. “