Custom Fields
Add fields for shoot dates, location coordinates, licensing terms, and project codes so that communications clients can easily match invoices to production bookings and internal cost centers.
A tailored template captures media-specific line items such as location fees and usage licensing, reduces billing errors, and helps communications clients process invoices through their procurement workflows efficiently.
A sole proprietor servicing local film shoots and photo sets who needs a concise invoice that lists hourly labor, materials, and any location-prep fees. The template helps present professional line items for faster acceptance by production accounting teams and simplifies recordkeeping for tax purposes.
An in-house media production coordinator responsible for booking vendors and tracking spend across shoots. The template supports budget reconciliation, indicates licensing fees for on-site visuals, and provides a clear format for routing invoices through internal AP systems.
Communications producers, procurement officers, and landscaping contractors adopt tailored invoices to align service details with media booking requirements and approval chains.
Using a consistent template simplifies approvals and reduces back-and-forth, helping teams close invoices faster and maintain clearer audit trails.
Add fields for shoot dates, location coordinates, licensing terms, and project codes so that communications clients can easily match invoices to production bookings and internal cost centers.
Break down labor, materials, travel, and special services with unit counts and rates to provide transparent billing and simplify client approvals and reconciliations.
Prepare and send multiple invoices at once to recurring clients or monthly billing cycles to reduce repetitive tasks and accelerate receivables.
Record timestamps for creation, edits, views, and signatures so production and finance teams can verify the invoice lifecycle during audits or disputes.
Capture legally admissible electronic signatures linked to signer identity and document state to support enforceability under U.S. ESIGN and UETA frameworks.
Store multiple template versions for different client types—photo shoots, film production, and recurring grounds maintenance—to ensure consistent billing language and reduce setup time.
Sync invoices with Google Docs and Sheets for collaborative editing and automatic population of client details from shared project spreadsheets. Use Drive for centralized storage and consistent naming conventions to satisfy production and accounting teams.
Link invoices to client records in CRMs like Salesforce to import contacts, billing addresses, and project codes. This reduces manual entry and ensures invoice line items map to existing client contracts used by communications departments.
Save signed invoices and supporting images in Dropbox for secure backup and easy sharing with remote production staff. Use folder permissions to control access across departments.
Export invoice data to accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or Xero to automate ledger entries and reconcile payments against job costs for accurate reporting.
| Feature | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signature Routing Order | Sequential approvals |
| Audit Trail Retention | 7 years |
| Default Payment Terms | Net 30 |
| Template Assignment | Client-specific |
Most users can create, send, and sign invoices from modern desktop browsers; mobile and tablet support enables approvals on the go.
For secure use in production environments, maintain updated browsers and operating systems, and enable device-level security such as passcodes and biometric locks to protect invoicing access and signed documents.
A landscaping contractor billed a regional TV production for location prep using a template with line-item hours and material costs
Resulting in payment received within standard 30-day terms and simplified bookkeeping.
An in-house facilities manager invoiced multiple studio departments for seasonal planting and set dressing using one template
Leading to consistent cost allocation and fewer rejected invoices.
| Feature Comparison Table for eSignature Vendors | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIPAA Compliance | |||
| API Availability | REST API | REST API | REST API |
| Bulk Send | |||
| Audit Trail Detail | Comprehensive | Comprehensive | Comprehensive |
Record date of service completion and invoice issue
Track due date based on net terms
Retain records for the duration of usage rights
Maintain financial records for seven years
Annual review for archive migration and integrity
| Vendor | signNow (Featured) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Dropbox Sign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8 per user/month | $10 per user/month | $12.99 per user/month | $15 per user/month | $19 per user/month |
| Free Tier Availability | Limited free trial | Limited free trial | Trial only | Free trial available | Trial available |
| API Included | Yes in paid plans | Yes in paid plans | Yes in paid plans | Yes in paid plans | Yes in paid plans |
| HIPAA Support | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Notes | Cost-effective for SMBs | Widely adopted enterprise option | Integrated with Adobe CC | Simple Dropbox workflow | Strong document workflow features |