Pre Production

1. Pre-Production

2. Pre-production Assessment

3. Locations
• In going to use lots of different locations in my project. One of
which is off location as it is the studio. The images taken in there
will mainly be for the fake website that I'm making. This I because
on the website I want a mixture of pics in different locations so they
will be combined with the on locations pics as well. A studio will
also be good for the images that need the lighting to be controlled.
On location it depends what the lighting is like because if it's in a
very light setting you can't really make it much darker until
postproduction so the studio will give us more freedom. The studio
also means that we don’t need to get permission or access to
anywhere on location. We can just go in and start straight away. I
am also at college 3 days a week, so I don’t need to travel to any
locations as I'm already there and the people that are helping me
are there too.

4. Recce
Location
Is it suitable for
production? Why/Why not Risks
How can they be
Prevented?
Studio Yes It is a quiet environment
with little to no obstructions.
We can also do production in
there any time of day with
no issues.
Could trip on wires
connecting to lights, camera
etc
Make sure all wires are out
of the way in areas that
people will be frequently
walking by. And make sure
everyone in the room know
where they know if they
can't be moved.
Knaresborough Castle Yes and No. It is suitable for the fact that
we don’t need to get
permission for anyone to go
and there and take pictures.
A reason that makes it
unsuitable is that it is usually
quite a busy area especially
during holidays which is
when I plan to go. So, I will
have to go either really early
in the morning or really late
at night. Or find a spot
where no one is.
Need to be careful as we are
taking pics on top of a cliff at
the castle.
Don’t stand on the edge and
stay at a safe distance.

5. Equipment
Equipment needed:
• Camera (pre booked at college) (Pickup on 6th
April)
• Battery (pre booked at college) (Pickup on 6th
April)
• SD card (pre booked at college) (Pickup on 6th
April)
• Tripod (Already owned at home) (Pickup on
6th April)

6. Equipment
(Clothing)
• Since the theme for my photography is
teenager clothing will need different brand
clothes for my production:
• Boohoo man: Grey Tracksuit, Black and white
trainers.
• Superdry: Joggers, Hoodie, Coat
• Nike: Grey Joggers, T-shirt, Black jacket

7. Facilities
• I will be editing my photos in two different
locations. One will be at home. I already have
a laptop with Photoshop installed on it, so I
already have everything I need. And the
second place will be college. College already
as photoshop so I have everything there as
well. I won't need any additional facilities or
software.

8. Personnel

9. Creative Planning

10. Storyboarding
• Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
• Provide an idea of the sequencing of you video
• 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

11. Shot List
• Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown
of what you need to shoot for your video
• 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 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. Layout Plans
• Sketches and digital mock ups using existing
images off google to represent what your
products will look like.
• Sketch some ideas on paper, even if very basic.
Scan them in and add them to the document.
• Use the colours, fonts and similar images to
construct digital layout plans.
• Qualify each creative choice, providing a rationale
of why you chose it; “I used Red because…” “I
have the model looking at camera because…” etc.

13. Props/Costume/etc

14. Sound Effects/Music

15. Script/Copy
• You will need to write out any copy or script
that you will be using. You will need to do this
as a separate document or you can include it
here.
– Magazine articles (double page spread) are
around 1400 words.
– Audio often has between 100 – 130 words per
minute.
– Films vary, but even if it has no dialogue, you need
to script what will happen visually.

16. Organisational Planning

17. Production Group Info
• Include names, contact info, and defined roles
at difference stages of production, using a
table is suggested

18. Location information
• Information and images of your location[s] for
filming/recording/shooting.
• This means when you will arrive, when it will be
available, when you model/cast should arrive, when
you will finish, access to food/water, access to toilets,
nearby travel links etc etc.
• 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

19. locations

20. Production Schedule
• Your schedule should budget a total of 10
hours for production, that is for the filming
and editing of your project.
• You should plan when you’re filming and how
you intend to use the in class days on your
timetable/class schedule

21. Schedule
Date Location Cast/Crew Activity Notes

22. Clearance and Permissions LOCATION
Land Owner
I, the undersigned hereby grant permission to YOUR NAME the right to enter and remain upon LOCATION (the Property),
which shall include not only real property but any fixtures, equipment or other personal property thereat or thereon, located
at LOCATION, with personnel and equipment (including without limitations, props, temporary sets, lighting, camera and
special effects equipment) for the purpose of photographing scenes and making recordings of said Property in connection
with the production of a digital media text on the following date(s): DATES This permission includes the right to take motion
pictures, videotapes, still photographs and/or sound recordings on and of any and all portions of the Property and all names
associated there with or which appear in, on or about the Property. This permission also grants all rights of every nature
whatsoever in and to all films and photographs taken and recordings made hereunder, including without limitation of all
copyrights therein and renewals and extensions thereof, and the exclusive right to reproduce, exhibit, distribute, and
otherwise exploit in perpetuity throughout the universe (in whole or in part) such films, photographs and recordings in any
and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including without limitation in and in connection with the
documentary video and the advertising and other exploitation thereof. I certify that I have the full right and authority to enter
into this agreement and grant the rights herein granted, and that the consent or permission of no other person, firm, or
entity is necessary in order to enable you to exercise or enjoy the rights herein granted.

23. Clearance and Permissions
ACTOR/MODEL
Land Owner
I, the undersigned hereby grant permission to YOUR NAME the right to capture my images and likeness in the production of
a digital media text on the following date(s): DATES This permission includes the right to take motion pictures, videotapes,
still photographs and/or sound recordings. This permission also grants all rights of every nature whatsoever in and to all films
and photographs taken and recordings made hereunder, including without limitation of all copyrights therein and renewals
and extensions thereof, and the exclusive right to reproduce, exhibit, distribute, and otherwise exploit in perpetuity
throughout the universe (in whole or in part) such films, photographs and recordings in any and all media, whether now
known or hereafter devised, including without limitation in and in connection with the documentary video and the
advertising and other exploitation thereof. I certify that I have the full right and authority to enter into this agreement and
grant the rights herein granted, and that the consent or permission of no other person, firm, or entity is necessary in order to
enable you to exercise or enjoy the rights herein granted.

24. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
Could trip on wires in the studio Tuck all wires under tables or just somewhere
out the way. Or if they can't be moved make
sure that everyone in the room know where
they are.