Info filmmaking Flashcards
Filmmaking
Is the process of making a film, from an initial story idea, through scriptwriting, shooting, editing, directing and
distribution to an audience.
Five Stages
Development, Preproduction, production, postproduction, Sales
What is Development
The script is written and drafted into a workable blueprint for a film. Search for financial backing
What is Preproduction
Preparations are made for the shoot, in which cast and crew are hired, locations are selected, and sets are built. A production budget is drawn up
What is production
The raw elements for the finished film are recorded.
What is postproduction
The film is edited; dialogue edited, music,sound effects and visual effects
What is sales
The film is screened for potential buyers (distributors), is picked up by a distributor and reaches its cinema and/or home media audience.
Who participates in preproduction
director, cinematographer, producers, first assistant director, production managers, production coordinators, and location scouts.
Who participates in production
Actors perform on camera, camera crews capture the action, lighting crews illuminate the set, sound crews capture audio, and creative designers oversee costumes, makeup, props, and scenery. The director oversees the entire operation.
Who participates in postproduction
Parts of a Script
Scene Heading (Slug line)
Action
Character Name
Parentheticals
Dialogue
Transitions
Documents of preproduction
Pitch
Script
Production Timeline
Callsheets
Story board
Pitch
Speech that attempts to persuade someone to buy or do something
Script
Document that comprises setting, characters, dialogue, and stage directions
Production Timeline
Create a schedule for when different aspects of the film will be completed. (La tabla de colores)
Callsheets
A daily filming schedule created by the assistant director on a show or movie.
Storyboard
Visual outline
Type of shots
Wide/Long Shot
Establishing Shot and Master Shot
Full Shot (FS)
Medium Shot (MS)
Close-Up (CU)
Extreme Close-Up (ECU)
Insert Shots (B roll)
Camera movements
Titl
Pan
Zoom
Pedestal
Dolly
Truck
Tilt
Angle Up and Down
Pan
Angle Left and Right
Pedestal
Up and Down
Dolly
In front and backwards
Truck
Left and Right
Fancy Movements
Handheld
Stablizing Cam
Crane
Director
Storytelling, creative decisions and acting of
the film.
Assistant Director
shooting schedule and logistics of the
production, among other tasks
Production Manager
Manages production budget and production schedule.
Composer
Creates new music
Production Designer
Visual conception of the film
