The Pre-Production Process in Film Explained [Stages of Filmmaking, Ep 2]

The Pre-Production Process in Film - As part of our Stages of Filmmaking series, we dive into all the preparation necessary before the camera rolls, including the individual film crew roles, responsibilities, and processes.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Pre-Production in Film & TV
01:24 - The Pre-Production Process
02:59 - Chapter 1: Budgeting & Scheduling
13:43 - Chapter 2: Assembling the Team
17:54 - Chapter 3: Pre-Visualizing
28:15 - Takeaways
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STAGES OF FILMMAKING - THE PRE-PRODUCTION PROCESS EXPLAINED
Before the cameras start rolling on any film set, there must be extensive planning. This stage is called the pre production process. In this episode, we go through everything you need to know about movie pre production, with the help of assistant director Donald Sparks and production designer Jason Kisvarday. They walk us through the many elements of pre production: budgeting, scheduling, script breakdowns, crew hiring, storyboarding, location scouting, and much more.
WHAT IS PRE PRODUCTION IN FILM
One of the most important aspects of movie pre production is scheduling. Scheduling and budgeting are closely intertwined in the stages of pre production in film. How long you’ll shoot is directly related to how much money you have. So how do you schedule a movie? It all begins with a script breakdown, where an AD analyzes a script for all relevant production details. Once this is done, the AD will take cast, crew, equipment rentals and more into account when crafting the shoot schedule.
HIRING CREW IN THE PRE PRODUCTION PROCESS
Of course, a movie usually requires the work of more than one person. During the pre production process in film, most of the roles in the crew are filled. This usually begins with department heads, like the cinematographer, costume designer, production designer, and stunt coordinator. These heads will often then hire for their own departments, and convey their needs to the line producer. At the same time, the cast that wasn’t already attached in the development process is brought on board by the casting director.
MOVIE PRE PRODUCTION PRE-VISUALIZING
During pre production, the director will work with their team to plan the look of the movie. They may shot list and/or storyboard with a cinematographer, and have meetings with other department heads like the production designer and costume designer. They will also conduct location scouts and, later, tech scouts. Camera tests may also occur, so that the technical aspects of the film are locked down before filming begins.
Pre production is both demanding and vital. The more thorough you are in pre production, the higher your chances of success down the line in the filmmaking process.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Pre-Production in Film & TV 01:24 - The Pre-Production Process 02:59 - Chapter 1: Budgeting & Scheduling 13:43 - Chapter 2: Assembling the Team 17:54 - Chapter 3: Pre-Visualizing 28:15 - Takeaways

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