Pre production

1. Jack Henderson

2.  This template PowerPoint presentation includes all the relevant
elements you need to cover your film production.
 It is suggested you save this PP in a different name so you
always have a copy – some sections require you to delete the
information on the slide and replace with your own work
 Add more pages to each section where necessary [you should be
doing this!]
 Add visuals as you see necessary
 This document will be added to as you progress through the pre-
production phase.
 Remember, you need to give as much attention to your
sound planning as you do to your visual planning

4.  Put your form here

5.  Breakdown your film into it’s basic sections [e.g. via scene
breakdown or similar] and apply broad visual ideas to each
section. You should list the shots required
 You can use this as the master template for your production, then
add more shots to each section when you develop your full visual
plan
 From this you could work on a conventional script if you want, but
using the scene breakdowns should be enough

6. Scene No. or
section (e.g.
beginning, middle,
end, etc)
Approx timing What happens Visual notes Audio notes
Scene 1:
Beginning
30 seconds Audience is introduced
to lonely character in
desolate outdoor
environment.
Black and white to
eventually contrast the
bedroom environment.
Lack of colour
emphasises the lack of
life an nature and
brings out darker
tones. The character
will have clothes bags
and sleeping bags on
the ground.
Atmospheric sounds.
Winds and still sounds
of the outdoors.
Scene 1.5:
Middle
30 seconds Character sees
creature approaching
in distance and
recognises it as a
threat. Begins to shoot
it in panic. Does not
deter creature.
Character falls to the
ground in panic.
Creature catches
character
Scene 2:
End
30 seconds Character wakes up in
bed distressed. He
realises it was all a
dream so begins to
settle down. Turns
over in bed to see the
creature beside him.
Bedroom and house
setting will be in colour
to differentiate
between the dream
and real life
environment. Will be in
the dark with until
character switches
light on.
Heavy breathing when
character wakes up in
distress. Possible
shout. Bedroom
ambience noises.

7. Visual Planning

8.  This section is concerned with the visual planning of your film
 You should use this section to develop the sequencing or your
video, establish the visuals look and sequencing of your film and
create a structure for you to follow when filming
 It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the film before you make it; it
will make filming and production a more streamlined process
 The following tasks are part of your visual planning
 Pre-visualisation and concept boards
 Storyboarding
 Shot list

10.  Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown of what
you need to shoot for your film
 It should work in partnership with your storyboard
 It will be your working document when you film
 It should contain the shot number, scene number, shot
description, framing, cast/location info and action you will see
 It should also have information on performers in the scene and
other props, etc
 Shot list template is on Blackboard in the pre-production folder.

12. Organisational Planning

13.  Include names, contact info, and defined roles at difference
stages of production, using a table is suggested

14.  Who is going to be in your film, how and why have they been
deemed your best choice? Do you have any backup options?

15.  Information and images of your location[s] for filming
 You should have address details, clearance/permissions for filming, recce photos and floorplans
[including camera, equipment and cast/crew layouts]
 Where possible, have a plan B fallback location option
 Assess each location for any issues and suggest solutions
My film will take place on a public footpath so does not require any clearance or
permission. One of the locations for my film is just beyond the pylon in the first
picture due to it no being accessible via Google Maps. My fallback option would be to
film around a mile away on a fairly discreet lane. This will be my Plan B option if there
should be anything going wrong such as construction which may obstruct filming.

16.  Risk Assess each separate filming location using the provided f
in the pre-production folder on Blackboard and insert into your
powerpoint
 Completing a generic filming assessment would be a start, then
can add specialist/site specific risks as you progress your produ
 Remember, a Risk Assessment is an ongoing document, you sh
evaluate if anything changes in production and when you put co
measures in place

17.  Complete a call sheet for each production activity
 Forms are on Blackboard
 Insert into powerpoint here

18. Costumes will be sourced from myself and are pretty standard for the 2
characters. The film will be in black and white therefore colours are irrelevant
however I will source baggy, rough looking clothes therefore this is not
something I am worried about as they are easily sourced.
Scheduling may prove to be a problem as my cast and crew are all
conducting their own projects so this may cause conflict. Another area of
conflict could be the equipment booking as I do not own my own equipment.
As everyone on the course is doing a short film, all the equipment will be in
high demand so I should therefore book equipment as soon as I have a
dedicated filming day set in stone.

19. Soundtrack Planning

20.  These are sounds in the environment, part of the ‘world’ your character experiences –
these can be recorded on location, produced afterwards using foley techniques, etc. So
use of royalty free sounds is permitted, but you must list their sources and information
 Consider what you might need, how you are going to get it, etc
 You could reference similar productions and the effect of their sound mix and choices
The diegetic sounds that will be included in my film are:
• Footsteps (recorded as foley)
• Train going over (royalty free)
• Heavy Breathing (recorded as foley)
• Stone slamming on ground (recorded as foley)

21.  These are the sounds/audio that the audience experiences, but are
not part of the ‘world’ of the character[s], this could be music, sound
cues, etc
 Consider where you are going to get these, only royalty free sources
and original content is permitted – please track your sources
 You could also produce your own soundtrack using garageband
The non-diegetic sounds I will include in the film
include:
• Soundtrack (produced by me)
• VHS Sound effects (royalty free)