LO3: Be Able To Plan The Pre-production Process

Question 1

what is project management software

Answer 1

a software that helps project managers and teams collaborate and meet goals on time while managing resources and cost.

Question 2

what are the features of project management software
[4 points]

Answer 2

creating a report
scheduling
allocating tasks
allocating resources

Question 3

what is a production schedule

Answer 3

the planning document which shows the key dates and milestones

Question 4

what does a production schedule include
[4 points]

Answer 4

tasks
resources
contingencies
timescales

Question 5

what are contingencies

Answer 5

backup plans

Question 6

what are the three types of forms

Answer 6

individual release form
consent form
location form

Question 7

what is an individual release form

Answer 7

to ensure that the individual understands how their media will be used and gives their permission for this use.

Question 8

what is a consent form

Answer 8

a legal form that grants permission to use a person’s image, voice, performance, or likeness in various forms of media.

Question 9

what is a location form

Answer 9

permission to use a location

Question 10

what is a call sheet

Answer 10

A call sheet is a document sent out to the cast and crew that outlines where they need to be for the following shoot day.

Question 11

what are some of the features of a call sheet
5 points

Answer 11

location details
crew details
health and safety
transport schedule
filming schedule

Question 12

what are logistics

Answer 12

term used to describe all of the organisation for the production. it includes personnel, transport, food locations, props, equipment.

Question 13

what is primary research

Answer 13

directly collecting data instead of using data created before

Question 14

what are examples of primary research
4 points

Answer 14

interview
focus groups
observation
surveys

Question 15

pros and cons of interviews

Answer 15

pros:
- more accurate response
- flexibility
cons:
- expensive
- limited reach

Question 16

pros and cons of focus groups

Answer 16

pros:
- get an immediate reaction
- saves time
cons:
- not as in depth (limited group)
-cost

Question 17

pros and cons of observation

Answer 17

pros:
- cost effective
- data may not become distorted
cons:
- data may lack depth
- unethical

Question 18

pros and cons of surveys

Answer 18

pros:
- quick to create
- cost effective research methods
cons:
- time consuming
- inaccurate/biased data provided

Question 19

What is market research

Answer 19

This is conducted to assess the competition and focuses on what competitors used, their target audience and their key features

Question 20

What are 2 ways of getting market research

Answer 20

Any of these:
Interview
Survey
Focus groups

Question 21

What is audience research

Answer 21

Conducted to ensure that the product targets the correct audience in the correct way

Question 22

What are 2 ways of getting audience research

Answer 22

Any of these:
Surveys
Questionnaires
Focus groups

Question 23

What is secondary research

Answer 23

Gathering data that already exists

Question 24

What are the 4 examples of secondary research

Answer 24

Magazines
Websites
Books
Market reports

Question 25

Pros and cons of magazines

Answer 25

Pros:
- credible source
- specific information
Cons:
- monthly so could become outdated
- cost

Question 26

Pros and cons of Websites

Answer 26

Pros:
- 24/7 access
- wider reach
Cons:
- need internet connection
- sources not always reliable

Question 27

Pros and cons of books

Answer 27

Pros:
- reliable source
- might cover a specific subject
Cons:
- cost (purchased or loaned)
- lack of availability

Question 28

Pros and cons of market reports

Answer 28

Pros:
- reliable source
- quantitative & qualitative data
Cons:
- time consuming
- data might be too generic

Question 29

What is qualitative and quantitative data

Answer 29

Qualitative is non numerical data and quantitative is numerical data