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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 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.  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

6.  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

7. Scene
No.
Appro
x
timing
What happens Visual notes Audio
notes
1 10 The two leading roles discovering
an old building in the woods and
entering.
This scene will seem much
lighter and peaceful showing
the characters to be innocent.
2 15 They find a clock and whilst drunk
decide to destroy it.
Mysterious figure first appears at
end.
3 20 This scene is a running scene
through out the forest to the car,
away from the figure.
I will cut between the two
running to show fear, also I
would like to show the view of
the figure so it seems as he is
chasing them.
4 15 The last character left gets to the
car, due to the panic drops the keys
unable to unlock the car, then the
jump scare showing the figure and
ending with a canned shot.
I will be using a canned angle
to end the film, also I want a
jump scare to reveal the
figure.

8. Visual Planning

10.  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!

13. Organisational Planning

14.  Include names, contact info, and defined roles at difference
stages of production, using a table is suggested
Name Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4
Louis Harman Playing the
protagonist role
discovering the
house
Smashing
the clock
also playing
the
antagonist
role.
Running
through the
woods as well
as chasing
through the
woods.
Plus filming
Dragging the
body and the
jump scare.
Maybe filming
Drew Parker Playing the
protagonist role
discovering the
house
Smashing
the clock
Running
through the
woods
Making it to the
car as well as
being caught.
Ella Harman Filming filming filming

15.  Who is going to be in your film, how and why have they been
deemed your best choice? Do you have any backup options?
Person Role scene why
Louis
harman
Filming and
acting
Acting up till
the last
scene where
im filming
Im playing one of the
two main roles as I fit
the age of the
character aswell as
my appearance
Drew parker Acting Acting in all
scenes
I chose him to play
the other leading
role, because he is
the same age as me
and has a similar
appearance.
Ella harman filming Filming the
1st and 3rd
scene
Because she has a a
steady hand and is
easily available.

16.  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
Location Scene issues solution fallback
Forest in
borough bridge
1 and 3 People may be
on walks.
Film at night so there's
no people and it is
creepy.
Any forest
ever
Old barn in krey 2 May be
dangerous or
not aloud in.
I will make sure I get
permission from the
farmer and check for
any safety risks before
hand.
I could film
in another
building
just not as
derelict
and
creepy.
Car 4 May not be
available
I will have to plan on a
back up car from
someone else if so.
The
second
car.

17.  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
 Remember, a Risk Assessment is an ongoing document, you
should evaluate if anything changes in production and when you
put control measures in place

19.  Provide an outline of what you will do on which days during
production
Day Week 1 Week 2
Monday Finishing planning
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

21.  List, explain how you’ll acquire and provide an overview of
anything else you’ll need for your production – this is about
anything that isn’t cast, crew, technical equipment and
locations, but could be how those things will be moved to a
location, for example.
 In my film I will need several props for the film this will
include the clock that will be in scene 2, a bottle that
resembles alcohol and then the car at the end of the scene
provided by my sister.
 I will also require a costume for the antagonist this will be an
all black outfit preferably with some sort of cloak and then
either a mask or a hood to hide there face.

22. Soundtrack Planning

23. Scene Sound Source
1 Footsteps on leaves
Wind echoing
Atmospheric back drop
I will record myself walking
across leaves using a
recorder.
I will have to use a sound
bite online for the other
two.
2 Clock rings I will use a sound bite of
the internet
3 I will again need footsteps
but faster.
I would like a grunting and
breathing sound to make it
seem as its coming from
the creature chasing
I will again record these
myself.
I will try to make my own
recording if it doesn't’t
sound right I will use
sound bites again.
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