Picture Car Glossary

picture car breakdown sheet

What is a picture car breakdown sheet?

Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars

A picture car breakdown sheet is a production document, typically prepared by the picture car coordinator during pre-production, that identifies every vehicle needed for each scene in the script.

It lists scene numbers, vehicle descriptions, on-camera usage type (hero, background, stunt, etc.), required dressing, dates needed, and any special notes. The breakdown sheet is the primary planning tool used by the coordinator to source vehicles, budget the department, and build the vehicle shooting schedule in alignment with the overall production schedule.