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Pre-Production skills Flashcards

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What is a mood Board?

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A mood board is a collection of sample materials and products which provides an idea of what a product will look like. It can either be created physically or digitally.

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What is the purpose of a mood board?

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1) To assist the generation of ideas by collecting a wide range of material that will give a ‘feel for what is needed
2) To stimulate creativity and innovative approaches.

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How are mood board used?

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1) For any creative media project as a starting point
2) To collect samples, materials and a range of relevant content.
3) As a constant reminder of possible styles

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What things are included in a mood board?

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Images, colours, text and key words, fonts, font styles, textures (e.g. fabrics)
Sounds and video clips could be used on a digital mood board

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What is a mind map?

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A mind map (or spider diagram) is a way of organising thoughts and ideas. It is based around a central theme and has branches off for the different aspects using sub-nodes.

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What is the purpose of a mind map?

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To quickly generate ideas and to develop and show links between different thoughts, aspects and processes of a project.

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What is a mind map used for?

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to show the development and options for ideas in any project

To show the connections and links between different parts of the project.

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What things are included in a mind map?

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Central node with main theme
Sub-nodes with interconnecting lines or branches for the different parts
Text at each sub node for key points, ideas, requirements etc.
Images can also be used on the sub-nodes

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What is a node?

related to mind map

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A point on the mind map that has some information or an idea.

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What is a sub-node?

related to mind map

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A point that also has information or an idea but must be related to the node that it is connected to.

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What is a branch?

related to mind map

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A line that joins the node to the sub node.

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What is a vilsualisation diagram?

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A visualisation diagram is a rough drawing or sketch which outlines what the product will look like and what ideas and concepts will be portrayed.

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What is the uses of a Visualisation diagram?

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1) To give a client or production team to show what the intended product will look like. e.g. CD covers and DVD covers
2) To plan posters
3) To plan comic book page layout
4) web page design

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What is the purpose of a Visualisation diagram?

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To plan out the layout of a static or still image In a visual manner

To show how a finished product might look

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What things are included on a Visualisation diagram?

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  • Multiple images and graphics showing their size and position
  • Colours and colour schemes.
  • Position and style of text
  • fonts to be used
  • Annotations to provide extra needed detail
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What is a storyboard?

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A storyboard is used to illustrate a series of moving images and has a flow of scenes which follow a timeline.

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How does a visualisation diagram differ from a storyboard

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A visualisation diagram shows what a static image will look like for instance a magazine front cover whereas a storyboard shows how a moving product with a storyline will look for example in an animation.

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What is the purpose of a storyboard?

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  • To provide a visual representation of what the finished product will look like across a timeline.
  • To provide a graphical illustration of what a series of moving images will look like.
  • To provide guidance on what scenes to film or create
  • To provide guidance on how to make edits to the storyline
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What are the uses of a storyboard?

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Any project where moving sequences are required, especially along a timeline, for example:

  • video projects
  • digital animation
  • comic books to illustrate the story
  • computer games
  • multimedia products
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What things are included in a storyboard?

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  • Images
  • Camera Angles and shot types
  • Locations
  • Lighting
  • Camera movement
  • shot lengths and timings
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What is a script?

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A script is a written piece of work usually for some sort of movie, video or audio screenplay. It is often the starting point of a product and allows people to see what is happening when and who is speaking what parts if necessary.

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What are the purposes of a script?

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  • To identify the location of where the action will take place
  • To identify who will be in each scene i.e. actors, narrators
  • To provide stage directions for the actors and production team
  • To provide dialogue for the actors and characters.
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What are the uses of a script?

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Any moving products with dialogue, actions and a timeline for example:

  • video products i.e. films
  • Audio products i.e. jingles, radio
  • Animation products
  • computer games
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What things can be found on a script?

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  • Sets or locations
  • Scene descriptions
  • Scene/ stage directions
  • Camera movement
  • Camera angles
  • Sound and sound effects
  • Name of actors/ characters
  • Dialogue
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What is meant by ‘Interpreting client requirements?’

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The client requirements are the things which the client (The person you are making the product for or yourself if you are making it for you) wants in the product and HAS to be included. It is important to follow these otherwise your product will not be good and the client would not be interested.

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What is the purpose of client requirements?

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  • To provide the media developer with outline information and any restraints for the project such as timescale.
  • A clear statement as to what needs to be produced (Even if it doesn’t say how).
  • To outline the intention for the product and perhaps what it hopes to achieve.
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What content is found in a client brief/ requirements?

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  • Statement of what media product is needed
  • The purpose of that media product
  • Who the target audience will be
  • An indication of the content for a media product
  • Timescale for when the product needs to be completed
  • Constraints and restrictions
  • Details on style.
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What is a primary source?

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the information is obtained first hand from an original source and therefore it is typically more reliable.

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What is a secondary source?

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the information is obtained second hand where somebody else has already put their own interpretation on the original information. The accuracy of the information might need to be checked.

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Give 3 examples of a primary source:

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choose any 3 from:

  • Autobiography
  • First-hand account
  • Diary
  • Interview
  • Video footage
  • Photo
  • Relics
  • Official records
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Give 3 examples of a secondary source?

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choose any 3 from:

  • Biography
  • commentaries
  • Second-hand accounts
  • history textbook
  • Magazines articles
  • Encyclopaedias
  • Report
  • Other people’s products
  • News broadcast
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What is a work/ project plan?

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A structured list of all the tasks and associated activities needed to complete a project, along with the timescale needed to complete the project.

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What is the purpose of a work/ project plan?

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To provide a timescale for the overall project to be completed
To map out against time all the different aspects of project

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What content is included on a work plan?

List 5

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Tasks
Activities
Durations
Timescales
Milestones
Deadlines
Resources
Contingencies
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What are the uses of a work plan?

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Any media product e.g.

  • Comic Book
  • Interactive multimedia product
  • Video e.g. Film Trailer
  • Digital Animation
  • Photographic shoot
  • Computer Game
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How can you categorise the target audience?

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You can categorise the audience for a product is vital and this can be done in several ways:

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Location
  • Ethnicity
37
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Using an example, describe what hardware is:

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The devices and equipment that could be used to create of digitise pre-production documents.
-A computer system e.g. PC, Tablets
-Computer peripherals- Keyboard, mouse, track pad, graphics tablet, display monitor, microphone
Imaging devices, e.g. Digital camera, scanner, pencils, paper.

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Using an example, describe what software is:

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There are many different types of application which could be used to create of digitise pre-production documents and each can be used for different purposes such as:

  • Image editing or desktop publishing e.g. Adobe Photoshop
  • Word processing, Microsoft Word
  • Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web browser
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What is a recce?

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A recce is a visit to a specific location that will be used for recording purposes e.g. filming, audio recording or photography.

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What is the purpose of a recce?

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The purpose is to check access, what is there, identify the best positions and assess environmental considerations.

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What might a recce report include?

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  • Location
  • Access- A check that its suitable
  • Health and safety
  • Availability of power e.g. electricity
  • Environmental considerations.
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What is a risk assessment?

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A risk assessment is when you identify potential dangers when carrying out a task such as:

  • Identify the hazards and dangers
  • Decide who might be harmed and how
  • Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions to be taken
  • Record your findings and implement them.
  • Review your assessment and update if necessary
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What safety procedures should you take when using a computer?

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  • chair height- To make sure your eyes are at the same height as the display
  • Seating position- to maintain a good posture and to keep your back straight
  • Distance from screen to eyes- So that you can read the text easily and not strain your eyes.
  • Keyboards/ mice- make sure they are in a comfortable and natural position for your hands to reach.

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