FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION 12 PRE PRODUCTION

The key to a project's ultimate success is good planning including writing a script, budgeting, casting, finding the right location, set and costume design and construction, and scheduling

PRE-PRODUCTION TEAM PRODUCER Making sure a movie is produced on time and within the budget Supervising the project through production and post-production Develop a shooting schedule Distribution of complete film Work closely with director

PRE-PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR Involved in every step of production Interpret the script, develop thematic visual images for the film Supervise the project, responsible for all technical and artistic aspects of film Know how to create effective teams

PRE-PRODUCTION TEAM SCRIPT WRITER Turns a story idea into a screenplay Sometimes, begin by writing a treatment: a synopsis of a story, characters, Work with director and cinematographer to prepare a shooting script with: shots, camera angles and lighting

PRE-PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY CINEMATOGRAPHER Visualization of scenes: framing, camera angle, movement, lighting, and technical requirements required to translate a script into a visual medium Often operates the camera, adjusting focus, exposure, lenses and filters Directly responsible to the director

PRE-PRODUCTION TEAM ART DIRECTOR Design the physical environment of the film, to suit the mood of the script Supervise many people including: illustrators, scenic designers, model makers, painters, carpenters, electricians, set decorators, costume designers, makeup and hairstyling artists