Schedule filming and release dates
Plan production dates, create Calendar Events, use master and Channel calendars, and link events to Ideas.
Bluprint calendars help you turn Ideas into a real production schedule. Use Calendar Events for filming days, release dates, edit deadlines, brainstorm sessions, reminders, meetings, and anything else that needs a place on the calendar.
The most useful habit is simple: schedule the event, choose the right event type, and link it back to the Idea it supports.
Master calendar vs Channel calendar
Bluprint has two calendar scopes:
Create a Calendar Event
- Open the right calendar
Open the master calendar if the event affects the whole Bluprint. Open a Channel's content calendar if the event belongs to a specific Channel.
- Choose a date
Hover over a day and use the button, or select a time range on the calendar. You can also use the Create menu and choose Calendar Event.
- Add the event title
Use a clear title like Film studio tour, Release: Desk setup video, or Sponsor review deadline.
- Choose an event type
Select an event type such as Filming, Release, Editing, Planning, Reminder, or a custom event type your Channel uses.
- Set the date and time
Set Start, End, and All day as needed. Release events are best used as single scheduled dates, while filming or editing blocks often need a start and end time.
- Add helpful details
Add a description, recurrence, attendees, location, Channel, and reminders if the event needs them.
- Create the event
Select Create Event. The event appears on the calendar and can be opened later for edits.
Link an event to an Idea
Linking keeps the schedule connected to the work it represents.
- Open the event
Click an event to quick edit it, or open the full event editor.
- Select Link idea
Use Link idea in the event editor header or quick edit popover.
- Choose the Idea
Search for the Idea and select it. Once linked, the event shows the Idea chip so you can jump back to the Idea when needed.
Use custom event types
Default event types cover common production work, but Channels can also have custom Calendar Event Types.
Custom types are useful for events like:
- Guest Recording
- Brand Review
- Voiceover
- Thumbnail Review
- Livestream
- Community Post
Create or manage them from Manage Fields in this Channel under Calendar Event Types. You can also create a new custom event type from the event type dropdown after a Channel is selected.
Build a reliable filming and release workflow
For a normal video, a simple sequence might look like this:
This gives the team a schedule they can trust without needing to jump between Google Calendar, spreadsheets, notes, and chat.
Common mistakes
Scheduling everything only on the master calendar
If an event belongs to a specific Channel, scope it to that Channel. The master calendar can still show Channel events, but Channel calendars stay focused.
Forgetting to link events to Ideas
Standalone events are fine for meetings and reminders. Production events are usually more useful when they link back to the Idea they support.
Using one event type for every deadline
Event types make the calendar easier to scan. Use Filming for shoot blocks, Release for publish dates, and custom event types for Channel-specific workflow steps.
Next step
Pick one real Idea and schedule its next three dates: the next production step, the filming day, and the release date. Link each event back to the Idea so the plan stays connected.