Producers & Post Supervisors
Keep tracking sheets current without manual updates. New deliverables, budget changes, and vendor updates sync automatically.
Bi-directional data sync
Database Power.
Spreadsheet Familiarity. Connected.
Post-production teams live in two worlds. Editors work in Avid. Producers live in Google Sheets—tracking deliverables, managing budgets, coordinating vendors. Now they talk to each other in real-time. No manual updates. No version confusion.
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One source of truth: database + Sheets stay aligned automatically.
Manual Updates vs. Real-Time Sync
Without Google Sheets Sync
- Upload sequence to populate trackers
- Editor recuts the sequence
- Someone manually updates the sheet
- Vendors and producers get outdated data
- Version confusion across teams
- Repeated manual data entry
Result: Confusion, wasted time, outdated information.
With Developing Tank
- Connect your Google Sheet once
- Database and sheet stay in sync automatically
- Producers edit sheets; changes flow back
- Vendors always see current data
- Real-time updates, no delays
- One source of truth across all systems
Result: Current data, zero manual work, perfect alignment.
VFX Supervisors
Sync shot status with external vendors instantly. No version confusion. Everyone sees the exact same current data.
Assistant Editors
Upload your bin or EDL once. Producers see your updates in real-time without manual requests or data entry.
Inputs
VFX database + Google Sheet (read + write access)
Process
Bi-directional sync, real-time updates, field mapping
Outputs
Database and sheet always in sync, zero manual entry
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Bi-directional architecture
Two Systems, One Source of Truth
Connect your Developing Tank project to a Google Sheet. Every change flows automatically in both directions. New VFX shots detected in the database appear in Sheets instantly. Producers edit shot status, add vendor notes, or update budgets—changes flow back to the database in real-time. One authoritative source across all systems.
- VFX shots and timecodes sync automatically in real-time
- ADR notes, continuity, and editorial changes flow instantly
- Music cue sheets and stock footage tracking stay current
- Producers can edit sheets; changes reflect back in database
- Works across multiple sheets and tabs in one file
Fewer mismatchesEliminate spreadsheet drift and version confusion.
Faster decisionsProducers and vendors review current data immediately.
Less adminStop retyping updates across systems.
VFX tracking
Shot status, timecodes, descriptions, and vendor notes all sync automatically as your project evolves.
ADR & dialogue
ADR notes created in Developing Tank appear in your producer's sheet instantly for coordination and tracking.
Continuity reports
Continuity data syncs to sheets where producers can view, annotate, and share with editorial and vendors.
Music & cue sheets
Music cue sheets and stock footage tracking stay in sync across database and sheets without manual updates.
Sync capabilities
Complete Integration Between Database and Google Sheets
Bi-directional sync
Database changes flow to sheets. Producer edits flow back to database. Not one-way exports—true bidirectional synchronization.
Real-time updates
Changes sync instantly, not in batch cycles or daily exports. The instant someone updates a field, both systems reflect the change.
Custom field mapping
Define which fields sync between systems. Intelligent matching means you can map database fields to custom columns without manual setup.
Multi-sheet support
Set up syncing across multiple sheets and tabs in the same Google Sheets file so sensitive data stays on private sheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this truly bi-directional, or just one-way export?
Truly bi-directional. Changes in the database flow to Sheets instantly. Changes made in Sheets flow back to the database in real-time. No manual sync button needed.
How often does it sync?
Real-time. The instant someone updates a field in either system, both sides reflect the change within seconds.
Can I sync multiple sheets at once?
Yes. One project can sync to multiple sheets and tabs. This is useful for keeping sensitive data on private tabs while sharing a public summary with vendors.
What happens if I edit the sheet manually and the database changes at the same time?
The database is the source of truth. If both systems change simultaneously, the database update wins. We recommend producers make changes in Sheets while editors work in Developing Tank.
Which database tables can I sync with Sheets?
VFX tracking, ADR tracking, scene data, continuity reports, and marker logs. Each is independently configurable — you only sync what you need.
Do the sheets need to be public?
No, you can keep your sheets private and invite only.
How it works
Sync the sheet your team already uses
Producers don’t need a new UI to get value from your database. They keep using Google Sheets while Developing Tank keeps the underlying data consistent across uploads, recuts, and handoffs.
That means VFX tracking, paperwork, and notes can stay in the database while remaining visible and editable in a format the rest of the team already understands.