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Tyler Faison

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  1. In addition to working on an Android version of TV Timecard, I'm also adding a widget function in iOS. If you aren't familiar with widgets in iOS, they are basically extensions of an app that allow common tasks in just one or two steps rather than going to the home screen, opening the app, navigating to the function, etc. Rather than publishing what I think everyone would want, let me first show you what I'm thinking. I'm taking suggestions and notes, so wish away! Here's a graphic mock-up below. Thoughts? Demo available here.
  2. Had a good time chatting with you, George. Thx for taking the time! Good luck!!
  3. I did contemplate a Grace option, but decided against it. If Grace is called for me, I was always instructed to fill out the intended lunch in/out since there is no column or anything for that. But the MP option is manual so it's easy to enable or disable. Although you can't add multiple MPs, just one for lunch and one for dinner. Maybe the "Notes" area would be a good place for some of this info. I'll work on adding an override option for the times, though.
  4. Copy that. So it sounds like if I added an option in the general settings to use 30min (or whichever chosen duration) as the off the clock lunch time, no matter what time is actually entered, that would provide the accurate in/out time and also provide the accurate "total hours" right? It would override the default settings when activated.
  5. Hey Josh, sorry for the late response. I will say there was an update a few weeks ago, so make sure you've updated to the latest version. It will include meal penalties, NDD and custom lunch durations. However, it seems like the way you guys log your lunch times is fairly unique. Generally speaking, you would log your 30-minutes of lunch, either starting on time (at 6hrs. for example) or from the backend of your lunch out (sounds like a MP). Writing your times and then annotating with the correct time and calculating based on your notes is a factor I haven't considered because this is the first I've heard of it. Where are you located? I'm curious if this is unique to your location.
  6. That has been suggested and is in the cards. Honestly, I'm hung up on the best way to execute it. I have a few ideas. What will always remain as the primary focus is keeping it clean, uncluttered and easy to use. So long as I can maintain those ideals, I'm all for it.
  7. These are the kind of charges and notes in general that are an ideal for for the "Notes" section on top of each day. I think it might take away a lot more than it would add by having a column dedicated to room charges. Just too few people would be able to use it I think. Unless I'm wrong?? BTW, another update has already been submitted to the App Store that fixes a minor calculation issue if you crossover midnight from call to wrap. I also added an option to change the default lunch duration for those that are lucky enough to have hour-long lunches as the standard. Current review time is around 7-8 days, so it should be published by next weeked. And YES, Android version is on the way!!
  8. I use IAS as well. Different programs with different algorithms will give you different results. We travel to a couple cities a week on Catfish and I always give myself a spare or two on each block as well. I do find myself still having to maintain it throughout the city as we travel around. Scanning should always be involved.
  9. For anyone curious on how the app works, I've added an interactive demo to the main site. It should give you a good feel for the app before you decide to buy.
  10. Just wanted to let everyone know I've released an update for TV Timecard that includes nearly all feature requests that you guys gave feedback on. Please do continue to provide suggestions and give feedback. If it's something that's obscures my vision for the app (simplicity, efficiency, etc.) I'll let you know. Otherwise, shoot away! + Added "Total Hours" column + Added a mileage tracker + Enter multiple users' times simultaneously + Swipe to navigate through multiple users + See your YTD hours, days and hours/day at a glance + Option to view 2 weeks at a time + Option to mark "meal penalty" + Option to mark "NDD" + Redesigned user interface to make entering and editing your times even easier - Notes now appear alongside each day rather than at the very bottom in "Timecard View" - Other small bug fixes and general stability improved Thanks again for all the suggestions and feedback! And enjoy the new version. If you do really like the app, the best way you can help spread the word is through a post on Facebook and/or a rating or review on the App Store. Thanks in advance! http://inaudiblelabs.com/tvtimecard.html
  11. In my experience with reality shows and the companies that produce them, a 12hr day is standard. 6hrs on, 30min off, another 6 on, then an NDD if they are going to go into OT. I wouldn't say "absolute standard" as I've done some negotiated 10hr days, but don't look for any non-union reality shows to offer up anything less than this.
  12. Thanks for all the input so far. I should have realized this thread could have turned as dramatic as it has. There are many great options, but obviously real estate (and the brain) is limited so these won't all make it. And no, probably not "rolling on rehearsal." However, I'll include a customizable option so you can do whatever you like. In fact, they might all be customizable to some extent. I submitted an update today that only includes "copy from previous take" and several other fixes and additions. Thx again, y'all.
  13. For any of you Sound Report Writer users out there, I have an update coming out soon with lots of popular feature requests and want to pick your brains on one. In the "Notes" field for each take, there will be a row of icons that will fill in with the respective text. For example, an airplane icon would automatically generate "airplane overhead". What notes would you use most frequently use? There will be one that can be customized and one that copies from the previous take. Thanks!
  14. Thanks for all the comments, thoughts and suggestions. Some of these I hadn't thought of. I will definitely be adding a total hours column, as that has been a popular request. Adding a few other functions, like adjustable meal times and meal penalty markers should be perfectly doable. Thanks again!!
  15. Hello again, ladies and gentlemen! I just wanted to announce here first that we just released our latest app, TV Timecard. To keep it simple, this app is designed to give you the fastest, most reliable and least cumbersome interface to keep track of your hours while on set. It's specifically meant to NOT keep up with your rates and perform other calculations that you either don't need or don't want to do. So if you're looking for something that does everything the accounting department would do, look elsewhere. Some people do want that, but I didn't. I built this out of frustration in dealing with existing timecard apps, "Notes" and other methods of keeping track of my hours. To me, they were all very clunky and inefficient. I wasn't interested in setting up a job, title, payrate, etc. each time I started a new shoot. I just wanted the bare bones package of keeping up with my times; and possibly more importantly, writing them down on my timecard at the end of the week. So here you have an app that is super easy to enter your daily times and super easy to view your times for the entire week. It's a tap here and a tap there and you're done. I think/hope y'all will like it. I've been testing it thoroughly for the past few months and have all the bugs worked out. I've also integrated Crashlytics, which automatically generates anonymous reports on any fatal errors a user might experience to help quickly solve any issues that may arise. I've attached some screenshots for convenience, but feel free to go to the app's page here or download on your iPhone here. It's $1.99 in the App Store for iOS devices. There's also a $0.99 in-app purchase available to allow for multiple users (if an AC wants to keep track of the DPs hours). If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll be following this posting. Select which day you want to keep track of Just tap on the desired field and it will insert the current time, or if it's lunch it'll automatically advance to 6hrs after call. All are adjustable, obviously. To fill out your paper timecard, select the week you want. You'll get all of your weekly times on one screen You can also create a simple PDF to e-mail or send the times as text via e-mail or text message Preview the PDF in app View of some settings. You can also backup everything via Dropbox (more services to be added later hopefully)
  16. Well while we're on it, how did this shoot go Ryan (if you can remember)?
  17. Try Audacity's "Import Raw Data..." http://blog.texassoundguy.com/2013/08/wav-goodbye-to-file-corruption.html
  18. I completely disagree with this assessment. I do just fine, making a nice living working reality sound. However, I also see the need to generate multiple revenue streams. I've done that, both in and out of this industry. It all adds up and that means I have to take that one less job that I don't really want and more breakfasts and dinners with my wife and kids. Sometimes this backfires and I'm way more busy wrangling everything all at once, but overall it works in my favor. Besides, I don't want, nor will physically be able, to do this for forever. I've interviewed plenty of successful people enough to know that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket. Even though being unemployed all the time (aka freelancing) is probably the most stable job out there, I enjoy doing other things and hopefully one of them REALLY takes off and I can mellow out a little. Hopefully you're all investing in your futures in some capacity.
  19. I, too, am a fan of simplicity. And a small sense of humor. I also have a "business coin" I give out sometimes. Sometimes both. People seem to love it and have a hard time losing it, intentionally or not.
  20. Hah. Famous last words, eh?
  21. I've been able to be so much more organized since I started using QuickBooks. The spreadsheet thing worked for awhile, but it's so much easier (for me) to keep track of everything now. Especially when dealing with virtual receipts or things purchased online.
  22. It seemed to have passed our tests with flying colors!
  23. I wanted to take a moment and let everyone on here know that we had a very successful 1st Annual Lone Star Mixer Mixer. The various vendors, manufacturers and dealers really stepped up to make it a wonderful event. Professional Sound Services and Gotham Sound both came down and sponsored all of our food and drinks, and there was a lot of both! Since we don't have a dedicated sound shop here, it was crucial that we got support from our various vendors to get a hands-on look at all the toys that we may not normally get to see. There were some outstanding door prizes; everything from Denecke t-shirts and PS1A to IDX NPL7S battery and Lectrosonics shark fin kits. EVERYONE walked away with some swag bags full of duffle bags, t-shirts, jump drives shaped like a Lectro HH mic and lots more. Sponsors included Gotham Sound, Professional Sound Services, Lectrosonics, K-Tek, IDX, Denecke, LMC Sound, Redding Audio, Zaxcom, Location Sound Corp, Bongo Ties, NOLA Slates and yours truly, Vandelay Sound Exports. Thank you again to all of our sponsors and the Texas sound community for making a good start to what we hope to be an annual event. And thanks to Whit Norris for a few pointers he gave us from his experience on organizing other Mixer Mixers. I encourage you to get a mixer mixer started in your area if you've never had one. It's important to keep a good relationship with other mixers in town. No one else will have your back except your colleagues. View full Photobucket album here or Facebook album here.
  24. Just wanted to update the official invitation to reflect the new sponsors we have on board. Thx to all! 1st-lone-star-mixer-mixer.pdf
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