U4 L4 The Role And Function Of The Management Team And Production Tasks Flashcards
What occurs in the development phase?
- producer finalizes negotiations to secure director, writer, main actors
- proposal created
What skill is most valued in film?
interpersonal skills
What is a screen test?
videoed audition by actor to chose film’s actors
What are the 3 management roles that are consistent throughout each stage of the film?
- producer
- director
- writer
In many cases, are the producer, director, and writer the same person?
yes
What are the two categories in a film’s budget?
above and below-the-line
What is the difference between above and below-the-line?
A- managerial team (producer, director, writer, key actors)
B- production crew (electrical, technical, transportation crew etc.)
What are preproduction rehearsals?
- before production
- rehearsal of script with director, actors, key technicians
Why might a director do preproduction rehearsals?
- structure work
- motivate people to learn how to work together
How long and in what manner are preproduction rehearsals carried out?
- many hours
- intense and tiring
What is conceptualizing? In what stage may it take place?
- director plans/imagines from script/screenplay
- preproduction
In what stage does some conceptualizing take place if the director chooses to improvise?
production
If the director chooses to improvise, how much footage will be shot?
much more than actual length of film
Is the DP responsible for hiring their own crew?
yes
What is coverage? Why would they be taken?
- shots from different angles
- choices for editing
Can every scene be shot from every possible angle?
no
What is previsualization? What can it be done with?
- explore options for complex scenes
- 3D animation
Who does the Director work with to make a production schedule that is within budget?
UPM and AD
When creating the production schedule, what are the categories the shots are grouped into?
- location
- scheduling limitation (eg. availability of actor)
- subgroups (morning, afternoon)
What may a director need to do if the production budget does not allow a longer production schedule?
eliminate/delete shots in preproduction
What is listed in a (daily) Production Schedule?
- hour-by-hour breakdown
- call times for crew and talent
- arrival times for equip and crew
- estimated set up times
- end-of-day finish times
- travel times
- meal breaks
Is the Casting Director in charge of casting KEY ACTORS?
no
The director will assign the casting of who to the Casting Director?
other actors
Who does the Casting Director work with?
Talent Agency
What does the Talent Agency develop?
casting suggestions and selections
Are Agencies very specialized?
yes (comedic, children etc.)
What is the first thing an agency will send to the Casting Director?
composite of each actor
What is a composite? What is in it?
- paper with photos/headshots of actors in different roles
- resume
- type of training (MAJOR FACTOR)
What is a call back?
request from casting director to do another audition
What are the 4 main departments that manage the production process?
- producers
- directors
- casting
- story development
Which department works with the Director to oversee the set design?
Art dept
Who leads the production sound department?
recordist/sound mixer
What does the Craft services assist with?
first aid
