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Planning The Shoot
Planning The Shoot
Phase
Development
Deadline
8th November
Time allocated
3 weeks
Pre-production Production
Picture edit
3 weeks 2 weeks
2 weeks
Sound edit
Release date Evaluations
28th January
4th February 4th March
2 weeks
4 weeks
Planning and research evidence will be complete and detailed; There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience; There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props; There is excellent work on shot lists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding; There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning; Time management is excellent.
Test Shoot
Prior to filming - practice! Helps identify any problems Chance for actors and director to liaise
Be aware of your surroundings. Be particularly careful if filming near traffic or on busy streets. Be polite and respectful to members of the public. Do not attempt to film anything which could be construed by a passer by as illegal. Do not film anywhere dangerous this includes around water, locations high up, train lines, etc. Always keep your personal belongings and the schools equipment within your groups sight when filming.
Shot List
List of all the shots you intend to take during the shoot Ensures you do not forget any shots Helps to structure your day
Shooting Schedule
Who? What? Where? When?
Call Sheet
The daily call sheet is issued to the cast and crew of a film production informing them where and when they should report for a particular day of shooting. Call sheets also include other useful information such as contact information (e.g. phone numbers of crew members and other contacts), the schedule for the day, which scenes and script pages are to be shot, and the address of the shoot location. Call sheets may also provide logistical information regarding the location. It is common to find weather information, sunrise/sunset times, etc.
There are no mysteries. No body is left out of the loop wondering who, what or when. Open communication. Centralised information. Any question could be answered in a single glance. Questions such as,
Whats next? Are we running behind time? Where-is-the-hospital?
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Everyone is aware of their responsibilities. Where they have to be, what they have to wear, how they have to act.
Templates
General
Never miss other subject lessons to complete your filming. When storing equipment keep it in a locked room if possible (or at least in a place you know will be safe e.g. your home). Cameras must be returned fully charged. Complete a health and safety assessment before filming.