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Rehearsal & blocking sheet

A floor-plan box for marks and moves, a table of mark positions, cues, business and tape colour, and a log of rehearsal changes.

A rehearsal and blocking sheet records a scene’s blocking on one page. The header holds production, scene, location, shooting day, setup and recorder; a floor-plan box takes fixed features, numbered marks, movement arrows and camera positions. A marks table lists character, position (measured from a fixed point), cue, business and props (which hand) and tape colour, and a rehearsal table logs type (performance, technical, camera), time, what changed, departments told and photo number.

The Excel file includes Example and Guide sheets next to the blank form. How to fill it in

What's inside

What's inside

  • Production
  • Scene
  • Location / set
  • Shooting day / date
  • Setup (camera position)
  • Recorded by

Marks and moves

  • Mark
  • Character
  • Position (from a fixed point)
  • Cue (line / action)
  • Business / props (hand)
  • Tape colour

Rehearsal changes

  • Type
  • Time
  • What changed
  • Departments told
  • Photo no.

How to fill it in

What it is for

A rehearsal and blocking sheet records where actors enter, stand and move in a scene, as a floor plan and a table of marks. It lets every department rebuild the same blocking for the next setup or when the scene is picked up days later.

When to use it

The AD team draws it while the director and cast block the scene, fills the table once marks are laid, and logs any changes during rehearsal or setup straight away.

Field by field

  • Mark

    What
    The number on the floor mark
    How
    Match the number on the floor plan, numbered in order of movement.
    Example
    2
  • Position (from a fixed point)

    What
    Where the mark sits
    How
    Measure from something that does not move (door frame, wall, furniture) so it can be reset if the tape comes up.
    Example
    Front of chair, table 2 · 80cm from the window frame
  • Cue (line / action)

    What
    What tells the actor to move
    How
    The other actor’s line, a sound or an action.
    Example
    Sua: “Welcome in”
  • Business / props (hand)

    What
    What happens on the mark
    How
    Include which hand picks up or puts down what; it doubles as a continuity note.
    Example
    Puts bag down with left hand, sits
  • What changed

    What
    How a mark, move or cue changed
    How
    Give the mark number and the reason.
    Example
    Mark 3 moved 30cm toward the counter — window reflection
  • Departments told

    What
    Who was told about the change
    How
    List every department that has to reset; gaps show who still needs telling.
    Example
    Camera · lighting · art

Tips

  • A rough sketch is fine; what matters is that mark numbers and order match reality.
  • Put the camera’s view at the top of the plan so other departments can read it.
  • Photograph each mark with the surrounding furniture in frame.

Common mistakes

  • Marks described only as “by the table” cannot be reset once the tape is gone.
  • Blocking changes after setup but the sheet and marks are not updated.
  • Only camera hears about a change; sound and art are caught out.

Filled-in example

Filled in for the fictional drama “The Temperature Between Us”. All people, companies and numbers are made up; the Excel file has the same example on its Example sheet.

Rehearsal & Blocking Sheet

ProductionThe Temperature Between Us
Scene7
Location / setCafé Ondo (interior)
Shooting day / dateDay 3 · 2026-11-13
Setup (camera position)7-1 wide · from the door
Recorded bySeoyun Lee (AD dept.)

Marks and moves

MarkCharacterPosition (from a fixed point)Cue (line / action)Business / props (hand)Tape colour
1MinjunInside the door, end of the matDoor bellCloses the door, looks roundBlue
2MinjunFront of chair, table 2 · 80cm from the window frameSua: “Welcome in”Puts bag down with left hand, sitsBlue

Rehearsal changes

TypeTimeWhat changedDepartments toldPhoto no.
Camera08:20Mark 3 moved 30cm toward the counter — window reflectionCamera · lighting · art015
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FAQ

Why measure mark positions?

Tape comes up during the day and is cleared at wrap. Distances from door frames, walls or furniture let you re-lay marks exactly, even days later.

How detailed should the floor plan be?

A rough sketch is enough, as long as mark numbers, order and camera positions match reality.

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