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Skaleta Studio

Cinematic pre‑production, entirely on your Mac.

Plan your scenes, shot lists, characters, and storyboards — without ever touching the internet.

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Mac App Store £14.99 · One‑time purchase

🎬 WHO IT'S FOR

Built for the people who plan the shoot.

Skaleta Studio is designed around the workflows of directors, ADs, producers, and cinematographers who plan film scenes, shots, and shooting days — every single day.

Directors

Plan the visual language of the film before the camera rolls. Lay out scenes, shots, and storyboard frames in one quiet place.

Assistant Directors

Build a working stripboard, assign shooting days, spot scheduling conflicts, and generate call sheets in minutes.

Producers

Track scenes, shots, characters, locations, and shooting days across the whole production. See the numbers at a glance.

Cinematographers

Design the shot list down to the lens. Attach storyboard frames and movement notes so nothing is improvised on set.

Screenwriters & Story Editors

Import your screenplay in Fountain format and Skaleta builds the scene list and character breakdown automatically.

Student & Indie Filmmakers

No subscriptions, no cloud, no accounts. Buy once, plan every film from now on — on your own Mac, forever.

✨ WHAT IT DOES

Everything you need to plan a film

From first scene to final call sheet — all in one quiet, offline tool.

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Scene Management

Slug lines, INT/EXT, time of day, status, page count, synopsis, and drag-to-reorder for unlimited scenes.

🎯

Shot Lists

Shot type, movement, lens, and description for every shot. Shot count badges in the sidebar for instant overview.

🎨

Storyboard Frames

Attach a sketch, reference image, or still to any shot. See your whole sequence visually, not just as text.

👤

Character & Location Tracking

Assign characters and locations to scenes. Automatic conflict detection flags anyone in two places on the same day.

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Stripboard & Scheduling

Group scenes by shooting day. Reorder with a click. See total pages and spot scheduling conflicts before they cost you.

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Call Sheets

Generate a printable call sheet per shooting day with scenes, cast, crew, times, and notes — ready for the printer.

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Breakdowns & DOOD

Character breakdown, location report, DOOD (Day Out of Days) grid, and production summary — all generated for you.

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Fountain Import

Drop in a Fountain screenplay and Skaleta builds the scene list and character breakdown automatically.

🖍️

Revision Colours

Industry-standard revision tracking — White, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Goldenrod, Buff, Salmon, Cherry — with a full revision history.

📤

Multi-Format Export

PDF, RTF, CSV, Markdown, Fountain, and a portable .skaleta file. Your work goes wherever your crew needs it.

🔍

Search & Filter

Find any scene, character, or location instantly. Filter across the whole project in a single field.

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100% Offline & Private

No cloud, no accounts, no telemetry. Your scripts never leave your Mac. Ever.

🚀 HOW TO USE

From install to first call sheet

Six steps from buying the app to handing your AD a printed call sheet.

Buy and install from the Mac App Store

Open the App Store, search for Skaleta Studio, and click Buy. It installs in seconds — 1.1 MB, native SwiftUI, no downloads, no accounts, no setup.

Create your scenes

Click "+ Add Scene" and fill in the slug line, INT/EXT, time of day, location, page count, and synopsis. Or import your screenplay in Fountain format and Skaleta builds the scene list for you.

Build the shot list

Inside each scene, add shots with type (WS, MS, CU, etc.), movement (Static, Pan, Dolly, Handheld, etc.), lens, and description. Attach a storyboard frame to any shot if you have a sketch or reference image.

Add characters and locations

Open the Characters and Locations tabs in the sidebar. Add the names and actors, then assign them to scenes. Skaleta will flag any conflict — a character in two places on the same shooting day — automatically.

Schedule with the stripboard

Set a shooting day on each scene. Switch to the Stripboard view to see everything grouped by day, reorder with a click, and review total pages per day before locking the schedule.

Generate call sheets and export

Open the Call Sheets view, pick a shooting day, and print. Skaleta generates a professional call sheet with scenes, cast, crew, and notes. Export to PDF, RTF, CSV, Markdown, or Fountain whenever your crew needs a copy.

🏆 HOW WE COMPARE

Everything they have. Nothing they don't.

Skaleta Studio matches the features you expect from StudioBinder, Celtx, and Shot Lister — without the cloud, the subscription, or the tracking.

Feature

Skaleta

StudioBinder

Celtx

Scene & Shot Lists

✅

Storyboard Frames

✅

Call Sheets

✅

Fountain Import

✅

❌

✅

Revision Colours

✅

Native macOS App

✅

❌

Works 100% Offline

✅

❌

One-Time Purchase

✅

❌

No Account Required

✅

❌

Your Data Never Uploaded

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Comparison based on publicly available feature information as of 2026. Features may change.

A fair price for a professional tool.

One‑time purchase, no recurring costs. You buy it, you own it. All future updates included.

🏷️ £14.99 · One‑time purchase

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Requires macOS 14.6 or later · 1.1 MB · English

❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Is Skaleta Studio really 100% offline?

Yes. Skaleta Studio makes zero network requests. Your scenes, shot lists, and character data stay on your Mac. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no analytics.

Which Macs can run Skaleta Studio?

Skaleta Studio requires macOS 14.6 Sonoma or later. It runs on any Mac that supports Sonoma, including both Apple silicon and Intel models.

How much does Skaleta Studio cost?

Skaleta Studio is £14.99 on the Mac App Store. It is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. All future updates are included.

Can I import scripts from Final Draft or WriterDuet?

Yes. Skaleta Studio imports Fountain, which Final Draft, WriterDuet, Highland 2, and Beat export natively. Copy your screenplay to Fountain and Skaleta builds your scene list automatically.

How is Skaleta Studio different from StudioBinder or Celtx?

StudioBinder and Celtx are cloud platforms. They run in your browser, require an account, and store your work on their servers. Skaleta Studio is a native macOS app that works offline, stores nothing on any server, and tracks nothing.

Can I export shot lists to PDF?

Yes. Skaleta Studio exports to PDF, RTF, CSV, Markdown, and Fountain. Your work goes wherever your crew needs it.

Does Skaleta Studio require an internet connection?

No. Skaleta Studio works fully offline from the moment you install it. An internet connection is only needed to download the app from the Mac App Store.

Is there a free trial of Skaleta Studio?

Not at the moment. The Mac App Store listing includes full screenshots and a complete feature list so you know exactly what you are buying. App Store refunds are handled by Apple under their standard policy.