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Preproduction: How to Make Sure You're Ready Before You Walk on the Set
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1. Shot list
This is a numbered list of shots that includes a description of the shot in terms of composition, camera movement and other issues. I also like to include points that have important editing implications, as well as any directions for actors, when they make a difference to the camerawork.
Do not be afraid to come up with your own style of shot list, as long as every shot is uniquely numbered and unambiguously identifiable, because the 1st AD will be producing the schedule on the basis of your shot list.
If you haven’t done so already, download my shot list template. You can adapt it to your needs as you see fit.
2. Storyboards
Storyboards are basically sketches that depict the composition within the frame for a given shot, and can also include details such as zooming, panning and tracking.
Storyboards can be very elaborate when drawn by professional storyboard artists, but fancy storyboards are only really necessary when you are trying to convince someone to support your project, either to raise money, or to win a bid for a TV commercial.
If you are a newbie, I strongly recommend that you sketch some storyboards for your first project. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to draw — you do not have to show them to anyone: they help you in disciplining yourself to pre-visualize good shot compositions in advance....
3. Tone
A huge issue to resolve very clearly and firmly during pre-production isthe tone of your film.
The tone of the project is basically its flavor. Is it a dark vampire movie? Or is it more a tongue-in-cheek vampire movie? Read more...
4. Directions for actors
You must develop a very clear idea of precisely what performances you want to get out of your actors. This includes making detailed notes, and you may decide to include the most camera-critical actor directions in the shot list as well...
5. Production design
As the director, you must develop a coherent look for your film, in consultation with the Production Designer. You can use all the visual references you can think of: paintings, art magazines, quality photographs, and of course other films.
6. Location scouting
Depending on the size of your project, you will be spending significant amounts of time traveling to different locations to assess their suitability for your project...
7. Pre-visualization videos
A pre-visualization video is any video that you shoot for the purpose of testing a particular idea and experimenting to see if it works....
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