Live Tracking
Turn your runsheet into a real-time broadcast control surface. Track every segment from pre-show to wrap.
Starting a live session
From the dashboard, open a runsheet to preview it, then click Go Live. This launches a full-screen tracking view designed for use during a live broadcast.
Before the show starts, you'll see a pre-show screen with your runsheet summary and a Start Show button. The show clock doesn't begin until you press it.
During the show
Once the show is running, the live view shows:
- Current segment with its title, planned duration, and elapsed time
- Next segment so you can see what's coming
- Segment progress bar showing how far through the current segment you are
- Full rundown timeline on the right showing completed, active, and upcoming segments
- Show clock with total elapsed time
Tap Next Segment to advance through your runsheet as segments air. Runsheet records the actual start and stop time for every segment automatically.
Delta
Delta is the difference between where you should be and where you actually are in the show. It tells you how far ahead or behind schedule you're running.
- Ahead (green): you're moving faster than planned
- On time (gray): within 3 seconds of schedule
- Behind (red): segments are running long
Delta updates in real time. If segment 3 runs 2 minutes over, you'll see that reflected immediately so you can make decisions about tightening upcoming segments.
Backtime
Backtime shows the planned clock time when the next segment should start. It answers the question: "What time should the next segment hit to keep the show on schedule?"
This is the number your floor director and talent need. If you're running behind, backtime reflects the original schedule so you can see how far off you are.
Pause and resume
Need to pause the show? The live view has a pause control that freezes the timer. Resume when you're ready. Paused time is excluded from segment timing calculations. While paused, the segment card and progress bar turn amber and a PAUSED indicator appears in the header.
Session recovery
If your browser closes mid-show, your live session is saved automatically. When you reopen Runsheet, you'll get a prompt to resume where you left off or start fresh.
Tip: Keep Runsheet open on a dedicated browser tab or device during your show. Your session saves automatically each time you advance a segment or pause the show. If your browser closes mid-segment, you'll resume from the start of the current segment.
Post-show report
When the show wraps, you'll see a post-show summary comparing planned vs. actual timing for every segment. The report shows:
- Total elapsed time and segment count
- Planned and actual start/stop times per segment
- Duration variance (how much each segment ran over or under)
Print the report as a PDF using your browser's print dialog to share with your team or keep for your records.