Professional Tool
The Directors Workbook
A printable planning workbook for directors who want to protect the edit before the shoot begins.
Post Planning for Directors
Planning for post is one of the simplest ways to protect the emotional clarity of a film. This workbook helps directors think about editorial before the camera rolls.
Why this workbook exists
Many editorial problems start during production. A missing reaction. A rushed transition. A moment that never received coverage. These small decisions compound in the edit. The Director’s Post Planning Workbook was created to help directors think about the edit during prep when the story is still flexible.
Who this is for
This workbook was designed for commercial directors, brand filmmakers, agency directors, and producers planning a shoot. Anyone responsible for protecting the story before editorial begins.
What’s inside
- Story spine planning.
- Emotional arc mapping.
- Coverage planning for editorial flexibility.
- Transition planning.
- Director to editor handoff template.
- Editorial intention notes.
Each section is short, practical, and designed to be used during prep.
Designed to be printed, written in, and brought into prep meetings. Expect a 16 to 24 page workbook with generous space for notes.
How directors use it
Directors often use the workbook during creative prep meetings, shot list planning, conversations with editors, and pre production discussions with agencies. The goal is not to add complexity. The goal is to protect the story before production begins.
A note from United
At United, we believe the edit should not be a place where stories are repaired. The strongest films are shaped long before the first cut. This workbook exists to help directors think about that moment earlier.
The Directors Workbook
A practical planning tool for directors who want to protect the edit before the shoot begins.