WHAT YOU SEE IN THE SETS TAB
The Sets tab is where you manage all the places in your story - both where scenes take place in the script AND where you'll actually film. This is one of the most essential tabs for planning your production.
YOUR SETS LIST
All the places from your script:
SET NAME
The location from the scene heading
Example: "JOY'S HOUSE", "DOWNTOWN STREET", "POLICE STATION"
INT/EXT
Is it inside (INT) or outside (EXT)?
DAY/NIGHT
Does it happen during the day or at night in the story?
SCRIPT PAGE COUNT
How many pages take place at this set. We combine all of the 1/8ths of a page to give the total.
LINKED FILMING LOCATION
The real-world address (if you've assigned one)
Martin pulls sets automatically from your script's scene headings when you upload.
HOW MARTIN FINDS SETS
FROM SCENE HEADINGS
When you upload a script, Martin reads every scene heading:
INT. JOY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY
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Set: "JOY'S HOUSE"
EXT. DOWNTOWN STREET - NIGHT
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Set: "DOWNTOWN STREET"
COMBINING RELATED SETS
Martin is smart about this. If your script has:
INT. JOY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY
INT. JOY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
INT. JOY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Martin will group these as "JOY'S HOUSE" (one set, multiple rooms)
VIEWING SET DETAILS
CLICK EDIT IN THE ELIPSIS MENU
When you click a set, you see:
BASIC INFORMATION
- Set name
- INT or EXT
- Notes
WHICH SCENES HAPPEN HERE
A list of every scene at this set. Click any scene to jump to it.
WHERE YOU'RE FILMING THIS
The real-world location (if assigned)
HOW COMPLEX IT IS
- Number of scenes
- Total page count
- Elements needed for these scenes
This helps you understand the scope of each location.
MANAGING SETS
EDITING A SET
1. Click on the set
2. Click "Edit Set"
3. Make your changes
4. Save
WHAT YOU CAN CHANGE
Set Name
Fix spelling or update the name to match how your team refers to it
INT/EXT
Change if it was wrong
Description
Add important notes:
- "Two-story house, needs exterior and interior"
- "Practical location, narrow hallways"
- "Studio build, fully controlled"
Filming Location
Link this set to the real address where you'll shoot
ADDING SETS MANUALLY
If a set is missing or you need to add one:
1. Click "Add Set"
2. Enter the set name
3. Choose INT or EXT
4. Choose DAY or NIGHT (or both)
5. Add description
6. Save
REPROCESSING SETS
If sets didn't import correctly from your script:
1. Look for "Reprocess Sets" button
2. Click it to have Martin re-scan your script
3. This fixes many import issues
LINKING SETS TO FILMING LOCATIONS
ADDING REAL-WORLD ADDRESSES
This is where you enter actual filming locations:
1. Click "Edit Set" in the ellipsis menu.
2. Click "Edit Set"Click "Add Location"
3. Enter:
- Location name (e.g., "Smith Family House")
- Full address (123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
4. Save
Now this location exists in your system.
SETS LIST REPORTS
SET LISTS
Export all your sets with:
- Set names
- INT/EXT and DAY/NIGHT
- Scene counts
- Filming locations
Good for:
- Location scouts
- Production meetings
- Scheduling discussions
SORTING AND FILTERING
Sort sets by:
- Most scenes (which sets appear most often)
- Alphabetically
- By location (group all sets at same address)
- INT vs EXT
- DAY vs NIGHT
Filter to see:
- Only interiors or only exteriors
- Only sets without filming locations assigned
- Only sets at a specific address
- Sets with lots of scenes
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TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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AFTER UPLOADING A SCRIPT
✓ Review the sets list to make sure everything imported
✓ Fix any set names that are wrong or inconsistent
✓ Add descriptions for complex sets
✓ Start thinking about where you'll film each one
WHEN LOCATION SCOUTING
✓ Enter each filming location as you find it
✓ Link sets to locations as soon as decisions are made
✓ Add notes about parking, permits, restrictions
✓ Include contact information for each location
FOR SCHEDULING
✓ Group scenes by filming location
✓ Calculate total pages per location
✓ Identify which sets can be done at the same place
✓ Plan efficient shoot days (all scenes at one location together)
KEEPING IT ORGANIZED
✓ Use consistent naming for sets
✓ Update when locations change
✓ Add photos of locations if possible
✓ Keep contact info current
COMMON QUESTIONS
"WHY DO I HAVE SO MANY SETS?"
If your script has:
- INT. JOY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY
- INT. JOY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT
- INT. JOY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY
Martin might create separate sets for each variation. You can:
- Group or Merge them
- Keep them separate for scheduling purposes
"WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW THE FILMING LOCATION YET?"
That's fine! Leave it blank until you do. You can add it later. The set still exists and tracks the scenes - you just haven't linked it to a real address yet.
"A SET NAME IS WRONG"
Click Edit Set and change the 'Display name'. All scenes will update automatically.
"HOW DO I HANDLE LOCATION CHANGES?"
If you were going to film at 123 Main St but now you're filming at 456 Oak Ave:
1. Edit the set by clicking EDIT in the ellipsis menu.
2. Create a new location or chose a different existing location.
3. Click SAVE
All scenes linked to those sets will reflect the change.
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