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What is Yamdu?

Short description: Yamdu is a production management software for visual content. It offers tools for all departments and stages of a film, television or commercial production.

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What is Yamdu?

Short description: Yamdu is a production management software for visual content. It offers tools for all departments and stages of a film, television or commercial production.

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Product Details

What is Yamdu?

Yamdu is a production management software that optimizes the visual content creation workflow. It combines individual tools for all departments and stages of a film, television, or commercial production. Yamdu is designed to be the central platform for crew members and to provide information and aims to help users avoid redundancies and mistakes, keeping an eye on all projects and master production management.

Since this software is cloud-based, it can be accessed from any location and is compatible with a variety of browsers and devices. Yamdu functions as a centralized database that makes future productions more efficient and paperless. Those who prioritize security will appreciate Yamdu's dedication to data privacy and GDPR compliance.

Yamdu aims to eliminate redundant tasks in film production and improve time management. The software provides a full overview of projects and creates a virtual production office. Its essential features cover crew management, planning, and communication. Yamdu gives new users all the tools they need to launch successful productions. Customers highlight the convenience of using Yamdu to customize production schedules and value Yamdu's dedicated support team. This software is recommended for projects of all sizes and delivers good value for the price.

Yamdu for Film Students

Yamdu is presented as an accessible and comprehensive educational tool for film schools and universities. Yamdu offers a discounted price to students who create visual content. Students receive free onboarding to help them learn how to navigate Yamdu. Once they are comfortable with the new software, they have full control over production steps. Yamdu states they believe that film teachers should give their students autonomy to manage every stage, department, and position of film productions.

Yamdu Student offers the ability to add an unlimited number of users. Yamdu promotes collaboration through all aspects of the creative process with a built-in messaging system. It also provides students with the framework to understand the filmmaking process. Students can use Yamdu to visualize every step of their project journey, with clear objectives and a color-coded warning system that helps them focus on crucial deadlines.

Yamdu Features

Project Management Features

  • Supported: Task Management
  • Supported: Gantt Charts
  • Supported: Scheduling
  • Supported: Team Collaboration
  • Supported: Document Management
  • Supported: Mobile Access

Additional Features

  • Supported: Shooting Scheduling
  • Supported: Production Scheduling
  • Supported: Production Calendar
  • Supported: Casting
  • Supported: Script Import
  • Supported: Breakdowns
  • Supported: Makeup
  • Supported: Props
  • Supported: Shooting Locations
  • Supported: Callsheets
  • Supported: Fuzzlecheck Import
  • Supported: Shooting Schedule
  • Supported: Cast Management
  • Supported: Crew Management
  • Supported: Movie Magic Import
  • Supported: Script Breakdown
  • Supported: Final Draft Import
  • Supported: Shot Lists
  • Supported: Storyboard
  • Supported: PDF Exports
  • Supported: Call Sheet Builder
  • Supported: Talent Sides
  • Supported: Tasks
  • Supported: Video Player
  • Supported: Costuming
  • Supported: Production Design
  • Supported: Hair & Makeup
  • Supported: Location Scouting
  • Supported: Financing Partners
  • Supported: Showbiz Budgeting Export
  • Supported: Personal & Project Calendars
  • Supported: Project Templates
  • Supported: User Access Management
  • Supported: vCard Export
  • Supported: File Sharing
  • Supported: Contract Tracking
  • Supported: External Contacts
  • Supported: ARRI Webgate Integration

Yamdu Screenshots

Screenshot of Crew ManagementScreenshot of Script TaggingScreenshot of Production SchedulingScreenshot of File Management

Yamdu Video

This webinar offers a thorough introduction into Yamdu.

Yamdu Integrations

  • Celtx
  • Showbiz Budgeting
  • Movie Magic
  • Lockit Script
  • Final Draft
  • ARRI Webgate
  • Fuzzlecheck

Yamdu Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish

Frequently Asked Questions

Short description: Yamdu is a production management software for visual content. It offers tools for all departments and stages of a film, television or commercial production.

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Reviewers rate Document Management highest, with a score of 8.1.

The most common users of Yamdu are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Yamdu has proven to be a valuable tool for planning productions and creating professional documents, according to users. With its slick design and ease of use, it is particularly favored by novice users in the industry. Users have praised Yamdu for improving team coordination, reducing stress, and alleviating time pressure on projects. Its ability to run multiple projects and track crew activities during the preparation phase has been a significant benefit. Additionally, the software's digital features, online information sync, and automation of production workflows have helped improve teamwork and simplify processes.

The scheduling and call sheet features of Yamdu have been particularly beneficial for users, making it worth having for those aspects alone. Users have also expressed gratitude for the excellent customer service provided by the Yamdu team, noting their quick and honest support. While there are some missing pieces that prevent Yamdu from becoming an industry standard, many organizations consider it a game changer that helps them stay focused and organized as a team.

Yamdu has been successfully used for planning short films and various projects. It addresses the need for flexible and powerful shot listing and scheduling options, making it a valuable tool for estimating shoot length and planning production days. However, some users have found the operation of Yamdu to be a bit cumbersome at times, with issues reported regarding certain tools not working satisfactorily. The mobile app of Yamdu also needs further development to be more effective in the field. Additionally, the price-performance ratio of the software is not ideal, especially for smaller companies.

Overall, Yamdu is considered great software for production processes. It offers features for financial management, production scheduling, team reporting, and location research. The support provided by the consultants is highly appreciated by users.

Task Management and Collaboration: Many users have found the task management and collaboration features of Yamdu to be highly beneficial. They appreciate how it helps them keep track of tasks and allows for seamless communication between different departments. This feature has been praised by multiple reviewers.

Responsive Customer Support: The responsiveness of Yamdu's customer support team has received positive feedback from a number of users. They mention that the support team provides fast assistance when encountering any problems, ensuring a smooth experience with the software.

Efficient Production Planning: Several reviewers have highlighted the efficient production planning capabilities of Yamdu. Users appreciate how they can input details and ideas into the software while it takes care of the rest, making the planning and scheduling process easier and more streamlined.

Confusing User Interface: Some users have found the user interface of the software to be confusing, particularly when it comes to knowing which changes to make in order to achieve desired results. This has caused frustration and difficulties for a number of reviewers.

Inaccurate Breakdown Function: The breakdown function of the software has been mentioned as being inaccurate at times, leading to certain important details being omitted from the call sheet. This can be confusing and time-consuming for users who rely on accurate information for their productions.

Occasional Bugs and Performance Issues: There have been occasional bugs reported by users, requiring them to refresh or restart their browsers to resolve them. While these issues were not considered major problems, they still caused some inconvenience and disruption in workflow for a portion of users.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We used Yamdu to ingest scripts, build shot lists, schedules, and production plans. We typically used it with short films and music videos, though occasionally used it for corporate video work.

A big problem that Yamdu addressed was having flexible and powerful shot listing and scheduling options. I have used shot list/scheduling applications in the past, but Yamdu had the most extensive set of options and exports available, and adjusting the schedule was always easy. It was particularly useful for me when it came to estimating shoot length and planning out our days.
  • Build a shot list from a script
  • Build and maintain a schedule from the shot list
  • Inventory all assets (props, actors/characters, sets, etc.)
  • Work with a team
  • The interface can be a little overwhelming sometimes, since there are so many options available
  • I wish there was true mobile support so the app could be used during production
  • The cost was ultimately too high for me--I wish there was another, more affordable tier for smaller production houses
Even for a small business like mine, Yamdu really felt like a one-stop shop for everything. It's hard to find a comprehensive software for film/video productions, but Yamdu has everything we need. The only thing that really held us back was the cost, ultimately.

If anything, I would love a storyboarding feature that let you set the time per shot and build out a sequence in pre-production. I used Storyboarder for this currently and it's very helpful, especially for music videos, to be able to build out a storyboard, set a music/audio track to it, then play it back in real time and see the pacing of the shoot.
Project Management (6)
80%
8.0
Task Management
80%
8.0
Gantt Charts
90%
9.0
Scheduling
100%
10.0
Team Collaboration
100%
10.0
Document Management
90%
9.0
Mobile Access
20%
2.0
Professional Services Automation
N/A
N/A
  • We never really got a chance to analyze this. It was certainly helpful in the preproduction/planning side
At the time, there really wasn't anything else like Yamdu. Especially as, in Celtx's case, at that time they weren't doing Excel/CSV exports of shot lists in the A/V format, something we required for what we were shooting. I understand that StudioBinder has increased its featureset the past few years, but Yamdu always felt like the most robust option and more familiar with the film/tv world.
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Yamdu is an ambitious software package developed by a motivated team. The fast support is definitely a plus point and there are many interesting tools integrated into the software. However, the operation can sometimes be a bit cumbersome, and some important tools do not work satisfactorily.
Another criticism is that the mobile app needs to be better developed in order to be used effectively in the field.
Additionally, the price-performance ratio is not good, especially for smaller companies, the software is simply too expensive.
A limitation is also that the ability to export one's own data is limited. This can be very restrictive and impair user-friendliness.
  • Crewlists
  • Callsheets
  • Breakdowns
  • Mobile Application
  • Instant Messaging
  • Export Features
Yamdu is suitable for larger companies with multiple projects. For smaller film production companies, however, it is too expensive and cumbersome.
Project Management (6)
56.66666666666667%
5.7
Task Management
40%
4.0
Gantt Charts
70%
7.0
Scheduling
70%
7.0
Team Collaboration
50%
5.0
Document Management
80%
8.0
Mobile Access
30%
3.0
Professional Services Automation
N/A
N/A
  • Positive impact, centralized place with some good tools for film productions
  • Negative impact, not that flexible and as expected and strict pricing policy with little flexibility
Lincoln Augusto De Sousa Pinto | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Great software for production and the whole process, financial, production schedule, report for the team involved and location research, among others. Very good support by your consultants and quick responses.
  • Customized production schedule and easy management.
  • Total financial control of the project in all areas.
  • More specific financial management reports.
  • Creation of some instant messaging software for the team.
In my opinion Yamdu is suitable for both small and large projects as it has a wide and customized environment.
Project Management (6)
95%
9.5
Task Management
100%
10.0
Gantt Charts
90%
9.0
Scheduling
100%
10.0
Team Collaboration
100%
10.0
Document Management
90%
9.0
Mobile Access
90%
9.0
Professional Services Automation
N/A
N/A
  • Positive impact, better management of the entire production process.
  • Negative impact, clearly shows all the flaws in the process that my company has to improve.
I was recommended by a friend in the production area and the product was not evaluated before I did everything with normal tools like Excel, etc.
This is one of Yamdu's strongest points.
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