Pre Production Assignment

STEP 1 OVERVIEW:

I am producing a short one minute film that can only include one location and one actor. This will influence my decisions because my film includes someone who hears voices in their head. So I need to make sure that my actor is capable of doing both the acting and the voices.

STEP 2 TIME:

A Schedule is the most important asset when it comes to time management. It plans how your day is hopefully going to go. Without a schedule your film shoot potentially could go wrong and you could be filming well after you planned to stop

Having a script will save you time as you can send it to your crew before the shoot as if they read it on set for the first time then you will fall behind your planned schedule. So if you send it to them before your planned shoot then the actor/Crew can read it and be prepared for when the shoot happens, A script also represents how long each scene will be.

The script breakdown shows the script in a lot more detail it is usually colour coded so if you wanted to know what props you will need you should highlight them in your script breakdown so later on instead of reading through the entire script you can simply look for the colour that matches your props. The script breakdown will also have a much better estimate of how long each scene will take.


A Call Sheet is one of the main assets that will save you time, A call sheet will tell your actors/crew where to be and when. If you send this to your crew well before the shoot then your shoot be very efficient as you have planned everything you want to do and when before time.    

STEP 3 RESOURCES:

A Script is the main resource when it comes to your production. The Script will include your dialogue,Character,Props and more. If there is no script then you don't have a production




                                                                                     





A script breakdown will take the script and put it into more detail and as it is colour coded it will make it easier for you and your crew to sort through later on in the production.

STEP 4 BUDGET:

An actual Budget sheet will be the main source of how much everything will cost. A good director will work out everything they need and how long for thus making it easier to calculate how much everything should cost.

STEP 5 COMMUNICATION:

A professional will make a story board, this is essential for letting people know how you want your film to look. the storyboard will include a rough sketch of how each scene will look.

A risk Assessment is a vital part of every production. A risk assessment lets your cast and crew know if there are any dangers on the set. If you don't have a risk assessment and someone gets hurt on set then there will be huge consequences.


Call sheet tells people where i want them and when

STEP 6 CONTRACTS:

A contract between you and your actor is essential. Without a contract from your actor granting you permission to use the footage in whichever way you planned, then you can't use this footage legally. 
Another contract that you may need is a contract to use music. If you are planning to use music in your production and it is copyrighted then you will need to seek permission from the original owner of the track. This can be avoided by trying to use copyright/Royalty free music.