Pre and Production, The Master Shot

Question 1

What is the purpose of Pre-production and what things should you consider?

Answer 1

Making a Plan

• Solidifying the structure of the story; script, photography, storyboard
• Sets: who is scouting locations? Will I need to build sets? Do I need to obtain permission from local authorities to film?
• Securing the resources; how much money do you need for each stage of the filmmaking process; crew, actors, etc. Am I renting or borrowing equipment?
• NOW once all that’s done, we make a production timeline schedule

Question 2

Describe the production stage of filmmaking

Answer 2

The actual shooting where we aim to get 99% of the shots, “the point of no return” where it is now cheaper to finish the project than dip out early

Question 3

What should you ask yourself during the production phase?

Answer 3

• Are you prepared for every type of weather?
• Have you checked your white balance?
• The quality of your shots: Is the scene sufficiently lit? Are your shots in focus?
• Spare batteries and memory cards

Question 4

Name four basic questions for PRE production

Answer 4

Shooting format - digital, film?

Editing format - premiere pro, avid?

Master format - digital vs film

Distribution plan - festivals?

*SEMD (almost ready to send~ into this movie)