Pre-Production PlanWhats needed?

Prior to planning your first major production for grade 12 Communications

Technology, it is imperative that you review some of the basic production
concepts taught in the previous grades. This includes, but not limited to preproduction planning using the storyboard and script, composition, camera
angels/movements, field of view as well as lighting and audio.
All productions at the grade 12 level MUST include a pre-production plan which
will be submitted before you begin the production stage. Students will work
together to complete the following; concept, plot synopsis, treatment, a
calendar of events, a storyboard/script, and a rehearsal.
Lets review each stage of the pre-production process in detail
1. Each production that you design requires a Story Concept. A story
concept is a 1-3 sentence statement indicating the name of the
production plus a brief overview.
e.g. Story concept: The Boy Who Cried for Campbells Soup is a 30 second
commercial spot about a boy who is desperate to eat his favourite meal
after
returning from school.
2. The Plot Synopsis should be a brief written overview of the actual
events taken place in the story. The plot synopsis should be a minimum
of one paragraph or more outlining the beginning, middle, and end of the
story. This is written explanation of the events and not a storyboard.
Establishing shot (how will you establish the setting?)
Introduction of character(s)
Introduction of the show (what will it be about?)
Development
Climax (what will be the highest point of action?)
Conclusion
e.g. The Boy Who Cried for Campbells Soup, will begin with an opening shot
of the
young boy trying to reach a can of soup, however he is too small to reach
the tin. After a
desperate attempt to reach the can, the boy gives up and sits at the table
where he sulks
at his failure. While upset, the boys father enters the room and notices
the empty bowl
on the table, plus the open kitchen cupboard. In the end, the father
realizes the sons
predicament and comes to the rescue by making the boy his favourite
mealCampbells

chicken noodle soup.

3. The Treatment should be a minimum of 1 page in length and should
include;
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The target/intended audience. Who is the show directed to?

The number of cameras being used and the camera positioning.
A description of the set. Be specific. What does it look like?
A description of the talent and costuming. What should they be
wearing? How should they act? What are they supposed to be?
5. A description of the lighting to be used. Be specific. Will you
use existing lighting or the lighting grid?
4. A Calendar of Events detailing when you will complete the storyboard
and script, set
up the set and lighting, and finally begin shooting.
5. A completed blocked Storyboard/Script.
6. Full technical Rehearsal to allow all team members to practice for the
show (carefully worked-out movements and actions by the talent and for
all mobile camera equipment.)
Other things to consider;

Develop a personnel list for designated roles and responsibilities.

Design a DVD label.
Distribution and delivery requirements live/recorded or edited.
Length of show or program?
Air date?

Production planning is a team effort and requires co-operation among

all members.