pre production

1. YOUR NAME HERE

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 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.  Use the story development resource to help structure your
short film with more detail
 Not all the aspects have to be followed verbatim, use the
resource the plan out character, motivation, stakes and the arc
of your film, this will help to ensure that it works structurally
 Proforma is on bb
 Add a structural breakdown of each scene once you have done
this

5.  Put your form here

6. Visual Planning

7.  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

8.  Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
 Provide an idea of the sequencing of you film
 Provides a basis for production
 Suggested online storyboard creators are:
 https://www.storyboardthat.com
 http://www.pixton.com [very complicated]
 http://www.storyjumper.com [allows you to insert your own images]
 Alternatively, hand draw or photograph your storyboard and
scan or copy to insert it onto your slides
 There are lots of tips collected together on Blackboard!

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

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/premissions 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

16.  Risk Assess each separate filming location using the provided form in the pre-production folder on
Blackboard and insert into your powerpoint
 Completing a generic filming assessment would be a start, then you can add specialist/site specific risks
as you progress your production

17.  Things go wrong
 Your contingency plan is there to give you a backup or to minimise the effect
on production
 You should consider the following areas: Technical, Location, Personnel and
Organisational areas [about 5 potential issues for each]
 Use the form in pre-production folder on Blackboard

18.  Complete a call sheet for each production activity
 Forms are on Blackboard

19. Soundtrack consideration

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. Some 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

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