How to PLAN A VIDEO by yourself (Free Template) PRE-PRODUCTION for Film

[@jacques_crafford]

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[@erikgouletphoto]

Hi Jacques, if I'm already subscribed to Milanote, can I still get the template?

[@yoavPK1]

Amazing video, thank you very much!, I try to copy the template as you described but I get a message like this... ״This element could not be found Sorry, the board you're trying to access no longer exists.״ Is there still a possibility to get the template?

[@justkayy]

Lovely video mate! You’re always so clear and to the point with the tutorials, it’s amazing🔥

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you my friend, any comment from you is always a massive compliment. Looking forward to seeing more of you this year 🔥

[@beribiskadras]

I believe, this is the best video of pre-production that I have seen. Answer ower answer over another GEM! This is how KZbin should be. Thank you, for what you're doing.

[@SjoerdWess]

Mate, as a true loyal notion nerd, I must admit that this workflow is absolutely amazing. I will give this a go for the next bigger production I do! Great video as always!

[@jacques_crafford]

My dude thank you so much, it means a lot coming from someone with your skills! I've never tried Notion for pre-prod but I find this system great :) Looking forward to that zoom call with the boys soon!

[@masieprod]

I will never stop to thank you, you are so clear so transparent, no others creator go straight to the point as you do! Thanks a lot Jacques, can’t wait to join you color masterclass! 💪🔥🎬

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you my friend, I hope to keep it this way. So excited about the course!!!

[@michaelalessi]

Can confirm! Without Milanote I’d be totally lost on shoot days. Hell, just building out clear and concise board plans for commercial ideas and corporate shoots on it has helped me lock in clients. Once they see you have a clear, well-thought out vision for the project, it’s much easier to say “Yes!”

[@jacques_crafford]

So true Michael, it always sits well with clients!

[@michaelalessi]

Most people are just impressed that you care that much to make a plan. A lot people think you just show up with a camera and an idea and the details just happen in the edit. Incorrect!@@jacques_crafford

[@stevenvprasad5029]

Every video is adding so much value❤❤❤. Thanks alot Jacques. Much love 😍😍 . Appreciated

[@jacques_crafford]

I'm so happy you feel this way, thanks for your support Steven

[@keithsumner9033]

This is fantastic, and the timing is perfect. I just started using Milanote and was searching for something to help me in pre-production. This is it! Thank you, Jacque, for such a well-done video.

[@davidvar]

Your template, this video and Milanote changing the way I am doing my films. Before I will not pay so much attention to pre-production now this might change the way I optimize my time and the time of my clients. I m so thankful to you. If you visit Dubai lunch is on me.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks David, you are most kind! So happy to hear you found value in this and I really appreciate the contribution! PS. I might be coming to Dubai soon, keep a lookout on my Instagram I will announce dates on there, will be awesome to catch up!

[@davidvar]

@@jacques_crafford Awesome! will keep an eye on your instagram.

[@dave_klop]

Awesome video! Over the last 4 months or so, during my internship, I discovered how important pre-production actually is. This helps a lot to streamline that process, huge thanks! 🔥

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad to hear that, thanks for supporting my channel!

[@MrPSt86]

Thanks for the template. It really helps. And a big thank you for sharing a way to share boards. I’ve watched so many Milanote tutorials and no one shared a method or template this way. Thank you very much. You’ve helped me a lot with your videos🙏🏻

[@LouwLemmer]

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail and this video perfectly encapsulates the value of proper planning. Wonderful tutorial dude.

[@jacques_crafford]

Dankie bra, jou input in hierdie was groot!

[@rogeliorogel8690]

Gracias! As usual very useful and helpful stuff!!

[@jacques_crafford]

My brother THANK YOU! Greatly appreciate your kind gesture and support for the channel 🔥

[@merijn_yestra]

This video is so helpful on so many levels! I really feel pre-production is such a neglected topic but so necessary to achieve the best result you possibly can. Thanks again man and thanks for the template too!

[@jacques_crafford]

Bro this made such a big difference for me that I can't go without it!

[@PaulYurkiv-t4q]

Absolutely loved this walkthrough brother. The world needs more of you

[@NaorFilms]

Amazing video! 🤗

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Roei, so happy you like it!

[@markthecre8tor]

Jacques Cranks out Yet another banger. Way too much to unpack in the comments but the Music tip is clutch. The success rate of having music or a song before production because you can plan all the shots around the music. The Story is the WHAT! The Script is the HOW!! I learned something today. The details in the shot list OMG!! Only Jacques would capture the level of detail. Gimbal - Hand Held - Frame Rate and Focal Length. He tought us this a while back. Thanks again brother I appreciate you taking a moment to share this.

[@jacques_crafford]

Mark, your comments are a great encouragement to me! Thank you for your amazing support, I'm so happy you like this video. This year I want to add more value than ever!

[@markthecre8tor]

@@jacques_crafford You Sir have reached the status of Release When YOU feel like it. Once a Month, Once a quarter and we will be there as the content is that good. Being a Husband and father is most likely priorty ONE for you and it should be, I know this as I am one as well. So we can wait, and trust me I will trip over my daughters cat to watch your stuff as soon as it drops.

[@annawest5514]

Phenomenal video. Thank you for taking time to create and post this-it's probably the most helpful Milanote video I've found. And thank you for the template!

[@henryjohanquispecruz6498]

hello, how did you get the template?

[@akgraphic-d9s]

Your workflow is great man, thanks for been so transparent.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks man, so glad you like it! Took some time for me to refine it but if sharing it will help someone else save time I'm in :)

[@Longdancer]

Thanks so much for this Jacques. I've just subscribed to Milanote and find the Template you freely provided a very useful tool to organise my ideas/thoughts. Very generous of you indeed. Really looking forward to more of your contens....and your work looks really nice too. Thanks again. Kindes regards and all the very best. 🙏

[@mauriciotrujillo9016]

Amazing workflow!! It speaks true as it reflects in the work you do, which is outstanding! thank you for sharing!!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Mauricio, you are most kind! Really appreciate you supporting my channel

[@pablo.robert]

The information and tips you give in every video is amazing❤️ Truly thanks mate!!!

[@jacques_crafford]

You're welcome mate, I'm just happy to have your support!

[@ooppss5284]

the video im waiting from day to day from this channel..super impresive references

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay thank you, glad you found it valuable :)

[@Jaimesebe]

Thanks for sharing this Milanote tips!!!I have been using them for few years now and never had this idea to implement in my templates. Keep it up the good work!!Salutes from London!😀

[@jacques_crafford]

That's awesome Jaime, especially hearing that from old time Milanote users!

[@JusttJC]

As always, top tier content man! MVP🔥 Will definitely sign up to that course and support

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bro, that means a lot to me!!!

[@unclesam9639]

Thanks for been so transparent with your workflow! Helps me a lot.

[@jacques_crafford]

So happy to hear that, you're welcome!

[@gracedanye]

That's amazing, just what I needed to best organize my video productions, thank you so much, God bless you 😊🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jacques_crafford]

So happy to hear that, thank you Grace! Same to you!!!

[@darylswalker]

Always love seeing how you work in pre production 🙏 MILANOTE looks amazing might have to cop … currently using keynote atm but it does the job haha

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate, I'm using Milanote for so many things it's super useful!

[@dave_o7]

thank you so much jacques, i got so much value from this video.

[@trailsetter]

As always useful things that can help our productivity and creativity. Tnx man for sharing your awesome knowledge with us. I say this every time but I don't know how else to show gratitude. Cheers.

[@jacques_crafford]

My friend, just a comment is more than enough! Thank you for your wonderful support :)

[@cinema-q]

I would love to see one of these "How to Pre-Pro" without a milanote ad because I am curious in the various ways people handle that process but I'm not paying for Milanote! 😰

[@BradleyTVOfficial]

Milanote is too expensive 😭 if you know any free versions of it lmk lol

[@ChrisMorgan2014]

Thanks so much for the template. I love all your videos, your advice, and the superior quality of your work. Your an inspiration - keep it up! I already use Milanote, and your template will definitely elevate my pre-production process. I was having trouble saving the template to my Milanote home screen until I clicked the link in the description to open the link in my web browser, copied the URL address in the address bar from this page, and pasted this on my Milanote home screen. It's slightly different than your instructions and it worked for me. I hope that helps. Thanks again.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you Chris, it's only a pleasure man! So glad you find my channel valuable and glad you managed. Trying to find a more streamlined way to do the whole process!

[@juliovelasco4283]

Hey Chris, Could you explain a bit more about how to upload the template, I'm having a hard time doing it

[@muji.drifts]

Hi Jacques, thank you for sharing. It's always nice to learn new things.

[@jacques_crafford]

Only a pleasure Muji, thanks for your support!

[@danyforget1081]

Thanks Jacques for your amazing work! I really like your content.

[@jacques_crafford]

Yay thanks Dany!

[@balarol]

yes men🔥😅 Coming back with this valuable video is what i need, even one video per month🙏🏼 awesome like always🔥🙏🏼🔥

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks man, I wish I could make more videos but happy that the few I make are appreciated!

[@VAT_valueaddedtalks]

Met you at the Sony Alpha fest and I must say I do not regret ever meeting you. You’ve probably set 3 years head in less then 12 minutes

[@jacques_crafford]

Bro so glad we had the opportunity! See you hopefully at the next one?

[@KobusTollig1]

Wow Jacques. This is next level. Thank you for sharing.

[@jacques_crafford]

Yeeeeew! So happy to hear that, it really is only a pleasure bra!

[@phang8613]

Always ur big fan, sir. I am a filmmaker at Malaysia, now i having a difficult time to earn a job at Malaysia, the budget keep cutting n cutting, wish achieve the same glory as u in future

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks buddy, I'm glad I could help! Wishing you all the best on your journey

[@TourayMediaGroup]

Great video thanks! Will deffinetly be using Milanote for my own projects

[@ShinaMusic24]

Thank you very much for Milanote template , it was very helpful for explaining how the sequences work, especially the positions, to my music video actors.

[@henryjohanquispecruz6498]

please, could you help me to figure out the template steps, I can not doed.

[@ShinaMusic24]

@@henryjohanquispecruz6498 Copy and paste the link to the home screen, then you will see it in the right sidebar. After that, right-click on it, select 'duplicate,' and the file it gives you is editable 🌺

[@charbonprod]

Thank you so much for sharing this, it really helps me for music video.

[@jacques_crafford]

So glad to hear that, thanks mate!

[@dario.explore]

Amazing work, as always premium detailed explanations :)

[@jacques_crafford]

So stoked you like it, thanks Dario it's a pleasure man!

[@themannyhernandezz]

Dude how did you become one of Sony's brand ambassador? #GOALS , love the content brother excited to see more!!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks brother, much appreciated! I've been shooting on Sony for many years, before it was cool haha. I guess they saw value in me back then and I've just always stuck with them, such a great family to be part of :)

[@NaudeHeunis]

What a legend! This template is soooolid!

[@jacques_crafford]

Yeeeew that's a massive compliment, dankie bra!!!

[@fcochandia]

GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@RickHarrop]

Unreal video mate.. what a guy!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Rick, appreciate your kind words!

[@mikelaicreative]

This is exactly what I was looking for

[@moderndayjae3167]

I love Milanote. It's made my project so much more efficient. Would love to get a copy of the template you used here.

[@jacques_crafford]

I can't imagine doing a project without it now! Check out the link in the description on how to get the template. Enjoy!

[@moderndayjae3167]

Thanks! Just saved the template! @@jacques_crafford

[@splendorproducciones1785]

Eres sin duda el mejor!!

[@jacques_crafford]

You are most kind, thank you for your beautiful words!

[@JohnTeichertFilms]

SO good Jacques!!

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bru, means a lot to me! Can't wait for us to work together again :)

[@Hervebutoyi]

This video was educating and a wonderful watch.

[@rudolfchristian813]

This is the best. Thank you so much.

[@jacques_crafford]

So happy to hear that, only a pleasure mate!

[@matthijsdedeugd]

Get the Screenshot KZbin chrome extension, one-click screenshots from the actual video :)

[@jacques_crafford]

That's a sick tip, thanks man totally doing that!!!

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

Excellent post as always! Is Milanote free even to use it at full extent...? or to do what you did in your "template" one needs a "pro" option...? Thanks! cheers! ;)

[@indjarenahmed8439]

All respect, thank you very much

[@jacques_crafford]

You're welcome, and thanks for your support!

[@vasilechihai]

Thank you Jackues, great information. I was trying the template, and I'm doing the steps, but I don't have "duplicate the board links to". Thanks

[@jacques_crafford]

Hey bro thanks for watching! I'm super confused why you don't have that option because I have tried it on multiple accounts, free and paid. Let me reach out to Milanote and see if we can solve it!

[@by.purefilms]

Dude that’s awesome. I already work with milanote but the template is great to get more out of it. Cheers. Too bad that you‘re far away, def would appreciate working with you on a project 😎👊🏼🎥

[@jacques_crafford]

So stoked to hear that! I tried a few varieties but I really enjoy the progress boards at the top, helps me to stay sane! Thank you so much for your support, maybe we get to meet one day!

[@by.purefilms]

@@jacques_crafford yeah Milanote is just great. btw looking forward to your Davinci course, any idea on when you publish that? yeah that would be awesome to meet one day ;-)

[@PenthouseDodi]

I love this! Thank you!

[@scottclarkson6248]

Amazing! What a guy

[@jacques_crafford]

Thank you Scott, greatly appreciate!

[@davrondaminov1]

Super useful video🦾

[@alexabesadubitrusbyanyiko6742]

Very helpful piece. Thank you.

[@HyperspeedMedia]

the template is not working, permission is not enable

[@jacques_crafford]

Sorry to hear that mate! Have you tried the instructions at the top of the template? I tested it on multiple FREE and PAID accounts and it works. Copy the link in the KZbin description, go to your home screen and press CTRL + V to paste the link. The link will appear on the right as "Unsorted". Click in the home screen again and the link will transform into a board. Drag the board into your home screen, right click on the board and select the option "duplicate the board links to". Delete the read-only board (the one with the eye). Now save the template or duplicate the board again before you start editing. Please let me know if this works!

[@HyperspeedMedia]

@@jacques_crafford oh, I got it working now, I was using it wrong. Thanks brother

[@emmanueladu-ntiamoah7236]

i see the file is read only from your template i can get access to the editable file, thank you for the great work it impressive.

[@ProConvert]

Hi Jacques. Your content is top notch. I am excited every time I see you uploaded a video :) Unfortunatly the link is resulting into a loop. Copy and pasting this link into Milanote works, unsorted and after clicking on the homescrren to turn that into a board, too. But it says only "duplicate" ... not the phrase you wrote and clicking on the board will result in a new log-in screen to Milanote. Obviously I am not the only one having problems with that, so perhaps you could find another way to share that awesome template with us? Would much appreciated. Thank you a lot and please never stop making those great videos :)

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate your kind words! I'm super confused why you don't have that option because I have tried it on multiple accounts, free and paid. Let me reach out to Milanote and see if we can solve it!

[@derpupu]

Thank you very much. I am using the free version by now, because I just got into Milanote. Would be great to use it as intended, just now it is a little frustrating. Thank you so much to reach out to Milastone, even it is not your fault or problem :) Really appriciate that

[@derpupu]

I got the solution :) I just did everything on my desktop. My smartphone made an auto-correction while pasting and changed some phrases of that link into words.@@jacques_crafford

[@RonaldReidJr]

Needed this

[@jacques_crafford]

So stoked thanks for taking the time to write this Ronald!

[@YTM6]

Awesome

[@matthewdurousseau4591]

How do i load this template or do I have to create it . I never used milanote and I just signed up today with your code.

[@jacques_crafford]

Hey Matthew! There's a link in the description. Once your signed into Milanote, click it and the instructions will be at the top!

[@hunterjacksonmedia]

What's the difference between references and the mood board?

[@erikgouletphoto]

Do you share your Milanote content with the client or only sections?

[@eyesofanthony]

Thank You

[@cilek1065]

Thanks for information broth. 👏

[@jacques_crafford]

Only a pleasure brother!

[@ReshaTech]

great videos , btw what codec do you shoot your videos in? prores with ninha v or h264 internal?

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks Resha! I shoot everything internal. Mostly XAVC-S and HS but some bigger projects I do XAVC-I

[@dbrnathan]

Thanks a lot !

[@jacques_crafford]

Only a pleasure Nathan, thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@gerardvincenot7573]

Excellente vidéo bien expliquée .😊

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks so much!

[@glincapierrelouis]

Thank you for this breakdown 🙏🏽 The template can’t open on Milanote it asking for permission !

[@jacques_crafford]

You're welcome mate, try this! Copy the link, go to your home screen and press CTRL + V to paste the link. The link will appear on the right under "Unsorted". Click in the home screen again and the link will transform into a board. Drag the board into your home screen, right click the option "duplicate the board links to". Now save the template or duplicate the board again before you start editing. Enjoy :)

[@lordkinzo7006]

Thanks for this.Following the instructions I get this message "You don't have permission to view this board"@@jacques_crafford

[@ShavedHead]

ho bro how do I unlock the template I didn't understand the process? thanks

[@turbostunt321]

Hello for some reason I don't have the duplicate the board links to option

[@jacques_crafford]

Hey mate, I sent a mail to Milanote about it, we're trying to figure out sorry!

[@Jennlaynejuneau]

Amazing. :)

[@D4msBro]

Hey, I'm unable to use the Milanote template because it is Read only. Could you assist?

[@jacques_crafford]

Did you Duplicate it to your own Home screen like the text said at the top?

[@PrinceMadikazi]

Template shows as a read only please assist

[@PrinceMadikazi]

Hey Jacques, I’ve tried both browser and desktop, it still shows a lock and read only

[@jacques_crafford]

Okay try this: To copy the template, go to your home screen and paste the link provided. The board will appear on the right under "Unsorted". Drag the board into your home screen, right click the option "duplicate the board links to". Now save the template or duplicate the board again before you start editing. Enjoy :)

[@PrinceMadikazi]

@@jacques_crafford it has a read only enabled, thats what it says

[@PrinceMadikazi]

@@jacques_crafford THANK YOU , I got it. this will be very useful.

[@RajeevKumar-l7p]

Wow super

[@jacques_crafford]

Yaaay glad to hear that!

[@mmaneage86]

I think the budget consideration when writing for film is critical.

[@jacques_crafford]

So true!

[@JohnTeichertFilms]

If you are struggling to copy this board template into your own Milanote, once you have created an account, follow the link in the description and then click the "Save to Home" button that will appear in grey at the top left corner of the screen.

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks man! I tried it with a free account but it just saves the "read-only" so they would still need to duplicate it or am I missing something?

[@JohnTeichertFilms]

​@@jacques_crafford Yes, good point! Once you click "Save to Home", you will still need to right click on the board and select the option "duplicate the board links to". Incredible template Jacques, thank you!

[@JasonChauFilm]

can't duplicate the board to not make it read only

[@jayysaru]

I've used the template and its amazing. however I was told that vie exceed my space and I have to pay for more space? I thought it was free

[@Kayakamuy]

Link didn’t work

[@henryjohanquispecruz6498]

hello every one, i love the video, but someone could teach me how to download the template? thanks

[@PrinceMadikazi]

Just a lil something I've been looking forward to from you, i don't know if it is in your near future plans.....it would be nice to have a video of your FX3 settings, especially after the updates.

[@jacques_crafford]

Let me see what I can do, I still have a few others in the pipeline but maybe after my course has launched I will have more freedom!

[@orpaztron]

what's wrong with a Google Drive?

[@jacques_crafford]

Not sure I understand your question?

[@orpaztron]

@@jacques_crafford I have the shot plan in Google sheet, the actors...it's not the same?

[@boxoffisa]

I liked the video twice but only one time should he accepted. Thanks.

[@rodonisbaylor]

Nice video! Hope to connect with you in the future :)

[@gerki_fpv]

Hey Jaques, Milanote is definitly a cool Tool. But 10 $ per month for notes is too much in my opinion.

[@jacques_crafford]

Sorry you feel that way man, I feel like my projects justify it but it depends what you want to use it for!

[@gerki_fpv]

@@jacques_crafford in your case for sure. For my By-Business to much. A one time purchasing would have been interesting. But dont understand me wrong, that was a great tip and its a cool Tool.

[@achmadafandi8429]

Like and Coment Subs from Indonesia

[@anywherenearzero]

Spent 30 minutes on iPhone and iPad and still going around and around in circles. Totally frustrating useless app

[@KofiYeboah]

Amazing concept! I’ve been finding a better way to structure my pre production for 2 dance films , godsend 🫡

[@jacques_crafford]

Thanks bro! I've tried a few workflows and they all work well on certain projects. This one I find to be the best one overall especially to keep track of the planning process!

[@KofiYeboah]

@@jacques_crafford I’m 100% borrowing this , I was recording a video on planning a shoot today so 1000%

[@jacques_crafford]

Awesome man, so glad to hear that!