Pre production requirements

1. Pre-Production Requirements

2. Facilities – Equipment
 Camera
 Boom Microphone
 Shotgun Microphone
 Lighting
 Reflectors
 Tripod
 Shock Mount
 Shoulder Mount
 Spare Battries

3. Facilities
 Studios
 Editing Place
 Rehearsal Space
 Out of studio film space – must agree on price and get a permit

4. Facilities – Filming on Studios vs Location
 A benefit of shooting in a studio space is that the environment can be completely controlled, which is a key difference between studio and location filming. The
environment of the studio can be set for the type of production that is being filmed. Weather can be created in a studio space as well as it being a normal
temperature and this enables filming in regular working hours. This is a factor that can be a challenge when filming on location because – as we know –
weather can be unpredictable. Therefore trying to film outside can be affected by this, in that it will often be required to await the correct weather conditions
for your production or filming cannot continue. Additionally, shooting on location could be interfered by unwanted surrounding noise, dependent on location
 A perk of filming on location is that it can be cost-effective as there will be minimal set design and construction overheads. However, this will also depend on
where the production is being filmed because if the chosen location is in a remote area it could cause other hindrances to the project. It can be expensive to
take a whole crew to a remote location and this may also incur additional costs with regards to accommodation and hospitality for all crew to last as long as
filming takes. This could potentially use a large sum of the production budget. Filming in a studio could be expensive due the studio being a blank canvas,
meaning it would cost a lot to construct sets as required for each scene depending on the production.
 Carrying out a production in a studio space can be a benefit due to uncertainty surrounding the duration of filming. Studio managers are used to this, which
means that they can offer some leeway time for the production to be completed. However, availability can be a problem for shooting on location. This is
because the space is only available at the owner’s convenience. This can put pressure on a project to be finished if they are running out of time, or else they
would then have to find a different location which could delay filming.
 With regards to access, shooting in a studio can be easier as there is usually a specific area for loading equipment in and out efficiently. On the other hand,
accessibility for location shooting will depend on the chosen location and how remote it may be. Finding a location to film can be difficult depending on the
owner and government regulations related to the chosen area. For example: the owner may need to be convinced that hosting a production would be
beneficial before they sign off and give permission for the filming to take place. Another point to consider is that the chosen location of filming must not
interfere with any government regulations. If it does then discussions would need to take place in advance to ensure that guidelines are agreed so filming can
begin in line with the necessary timescale. None of these issues would be a problem for filming on a soundstage as regulations are already set in place with the
venue upon opening.

5. Facilities – Film Vs Digtial
 Film is still preferred by most filmmakers because this is the tradition and the technology they
understand. Other two big advantages of using film are (1) depth of field and (2) broad exposure
latitude
 Video is spreading quickly. As technology evolves, video will soon become the industry standard.
It's impossible to know when, but the push towards it has already begun. The main reasons to
choose video are (1) workflow, (2) price, and (3) reproducibility.

6. Materials – Materials you need
 Props
 Set – Creating more realistic films
 Costume – Character Representation
 Lighting – Represents mood and style of film

8. Mise En Scene
 Product design consists in imagining and creating objects meant for mass production. The
definition encompasses the physical aspects as well as the functionalities products should
possess.
 The property master, often called the prop master, is an artistic and organizational employee in a
film, television or theatrical production who is responsible for purchasing, acquiring,
manufacturing, properly placing, and/or overseeing any props needed for a production.
 A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television.
The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits/costumes and balance the
scenes with texture and colour, etc.

9. Post Production - Equipment
 Computer
 Foley Microphone
 Voice Over Microphones
 Editing Software
 Design Software

10. Post Production
 Takes on average 350 days