This document provides a template for planning a film production. It includes sections for organizing crew members and their roles, locations and risk assessments, visual planning through storyboards and shot lists, and sound planning. The template is meant to be customized with the user's own production details. Instructions recommend saving the template under a new name and adding or deleting sections as needed during the pre-production process.

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

5.  Put your form here

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. Act No. Approx timing What happens Visual notes Audio notes
1 25-30
seconds
The
characters
are
introduced,
they find the
phone on the
floor
Show body
language
portraying
anger
Add music
for the
background,
unlink the
audio
recorded
2 25-30
seconds
The victim
runs away
upset, after
doing so the
friends look
at the phone,
Panicked
body
language
Add tense
music to the
background,
unlink the
audio
recorded

8. Visual Planning

9.  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.  Tool for exploring the direction and visuals
 Provides inspiration and information for the “look & feel”
 Presents key moments in your video
 A means to sketch/plan ideas
 Information on colour/lighting
 Defining the “mise-en-scene”
 Include as much here as you like, but keep it relevant to the
production, the following slides have been left blank for you to
approach in your own way, add more as you need to
 Suggestion: include your edited short sequence of clips that have
inspired or influenced your video [similar to this:
http://io9.com/5941145/this-directors-video-pitch-for-hunger-games-
might-be-better-than-the-real-movie]

12.  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!

14.  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.

16. Organisational Planning

17. Names: Roles:
Tommy Lister Acting
Randall Otieno Acting
Aaron Johnson Cameraman
Jude Mcmichan Acting

18.  Who is going to be in your film, how and why have they been
deemed your best choice? Do you have any backup options?
 The people in my film are going to be my friends, Jude, Randall
and Aaron. I don’t have any backup options and these people are
my best choice as It will be easy to film with people I get on with
and people will feel more comfortable filming with each other, also
mainly as we will be filming in the same location so they are a
good choice for that reason too.

19.  In terms of location ideally we wanted to film somewhere derelict
or like a forest, however, due to timing issues it is uunlikely we
can outside of college times so now we will have to use our plan
B and use college

20.  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

21. Risk Control Measure
Aches and pains • Ensure DSE is set up
appropriate to user.
• Take breaks as necessary.
Eye strain • Ensure DSE is set up
appropriate to user.
• Take breaks as necessary.
• Wear appropriate eye
wear, use filters or
magnify as necessary.
Headaches • Ensure DSE is set up
appropriate to user.
• Take breaks as necessary.
• Drink water if desired.
Electrical equipment, extension/Data cables
and plugs- electric shock
• Do not touch any
equipment that appears
faulty and report it to the
tutor/technician.
• Avoid touching/moving
computer and electrical
equipment.
• Request assistance from
tutor technician if moving
equipment is necessary.

22. Risk Control mesaure
Muscular injuries from
incorrectly/inappropriately carrying
heavy items.
• Ensure all heavy loads are carried following correct
lifting postures (Bend your hips and knees to squat
down to your load, keep it close to your body, and
straighten your legs to lift).
• Do not carry/move equipment beyond your comfort
level.
• Request help when transporting equipment/share
amongst crew.
• Go at a pace which is comfortable for you and use
college lifts as necessary.
• Ensure the load is secure before you attempt to
move it.
• Wear appropriate clothing/footwear for transporting
the items.
• Request PPE as required (gloves).
• Check/be aware of the item’s centre of gravity
• Ensure suitable access is available for your egress.
Request help if necessary/too busy in corridors.

24. Who When Where
Tommy 9:00 AM 14/12/7 Outside 2F66
Jude 9:00 AM 14/12/7 Outside 2F66
Randall 9:00 AM 14/12/7 Outside 2F66
Aaron 9:00 AM 14/12/7 Outside 2F66

26.  The only props I will need are suitable clothing for the
characters and also a watch and a phone, these will be
acquired by using one that someoneone already owns.

27. Soundtrack Planning

28.  Depending on the location and if we use an outside place we will
need a general outside ambience, as well as noises like birds
chirping, this can be created by using a sound recorder. This
could include using a sound recorder to make a bang sound for
when someone hits the floor.

29.  The Non-Diegetic sounds we will use will be a lot of royalty free
music such as royalty free dramatic music in order to create
tension at certain points. One example of this will be royalty free
generic lift music.