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Detailed guides for every part of FirstSlate, from your first intake link to the final paid invoice.
Getting Started
Set up your studio, learn the core workflow, and understand what each plan includes.
Projects & Intake
Create projects, send intake links, build custom intake forms, and turn answers into a brief.
- Create a project and send the intake link
- Customize intake forms with templates
- Review and send the project brief
- Track everything from the Project Hub
Clients & Portal
Manage your client roster and give each client a portal with every document in one place.
Proposals & Estimates
Build scoped proposals with optional add-ons, send one link, and collect an e-signature.
Invoices & Payments
Generate invoices from accepted proposals, split payment schedules, and get paid online.
- Create an invoice from a proposal
- Split an invoice into milestones
- Accept online payments (card + ACH)
- Record a check, cash, or wire payment
Call Sheets
Build professional call sheets, attach crew with rates, and track who has confirmed.
- Build a call sheet
- Add crew with rates and day assignments
- Send the call sheet and track confirmations
- AI review before you send
Crew Management
Keep a crew roster with rates and availability, onboard subcontractors, and e-sign deal memos.
- Build your crew roster
- Track crew availability
- Onboard crew with a self-service link
- Crew subcontractor agreements
On-Set Tools
Run the shoot day itself: shot lists you can check off on set and a built-in teleprompter.
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