When connected, every new project generates a real Google Sheet: you (and anyone you Share it with, like an assistant) edit it in Google, then hit Sync to pull the credits in. Until then the app runs in test-mode against seeded data.
Go to console.cloud.google.com → create / pick a project
Enable Google Sheets API and Google Drive API
Service Accounts → create one → Keys → Add key → JSON (downloads a file)
Save that file on this machine and paste its full path below
Billing Test mode
Rendering is the paid action. Plans mirror the market: Essential $99/wk, Pro $199/mo: unlimited renders, up to 4K, H.264 + ProRes. Live payments turn on when you add your Stripe keys.
Current plan: Weekly Essential
End-credit branding Off
Add a subtle line at the very end of every credit roll. Filmmakers watch credits, it's how they find you. Keep it on for free renders; turn it off for white-label / paid.