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Camera report & DIT data log
What was shot on each card and where the data went: clips, scenes and takes, camera settings, then offload, checksum check and backups. It helps the editor find takes and makes sure no footage is lost. The Excel file totals data size and clips.
Shoot day
| Project title | |
|---|---|
| Shoot day / date | |
| Camera (A, B…) and model | |
| Camera assistant / DIT | |
| Codec, resolution and frame rate | |
| Colour space / LUT |
Camera report
| Card / roll | Clips (from – to) | Scene | Shot | Take | Lens (mm) | T-stop | ISO / WB | FPS / shutter | Circled ✓ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Data log (DIT)
| Card / roll | Offload start – end | Size (GB) | Clips | Checksum verified (method) | Copy 1 (drive ID) | Copy 2 (drive ID) | Copy 3 / cloud | Card cleared (by, time) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL |
Before a card is formatted
- At least two verified copies exist, on separate drives
- The checksum report shows no errors
- Clip count and size match the card
- Only the DIT hands the card back, labelled as cleared
- Copies are stored apart; one leaves the set at wrap
Notes
| Issues (dropped frames, corrupt clips, card errors) | |
|---|---|
| Drives sent to post (to whom, when) | |
| Other notes |
Signatures
Camera assistant
Name: ____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ____________
DIT / data wrangler
Name: ____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ____________
Generic template provided for convenience. It is not legal advice and may not suit your project or country: have it reviewed by a qualified lawyer before use.
Rolling Now · rollingnow.com · Updated 19 October 2026