This blog post will explain what each individual process is and what as to be in each single process.
Film Script
First thing you need a script, A Script is super important for make a film because you simply cannot make a film without a Script. The Script is the first thing you should have to start your pre-production
The Script must be in the best detail possible because The script is just the same as the film but just written so you should have it in lots of detail explaining what is happening and why it is happening also it is easier when people read it they can easy visualize what is going to happen in the story, Also the format and the language of the script has to be correct. Some Script Writers keep re-writing their script until they are
happy with the script they have produced.
This is an example of a good and detailed script showing you what your Script should look like when you write your own for your film.
This script has lots of detail and explains really well what actual happening in the story.
Storyboard
Second thing you would need to continue your Pre-Production is another important document to have for Pre-production process because if you don't have a good and detailed storyboard you don't know what your film will turn out and before drawing the storyboard it is a good idea to think about ideas and locations that you are going to film in so you know where you are going to film so you are draw it to describe what each scene is and what is going to happen in your film. It will be a good idea to go with what you have on your storyboard and plan what type of shots and camera angles you are going with. You shouldn't Film without having a good storyboard because you will have no idea what you are doing and then you will spent most of the time quickly thinking on the spot about what you can do and then you wouldn't finish the film in time because you would be to busy talking to your partner about what to do next, so if you have it all planned out then you can just get on with it and filming what you have on your storyboard so when you are finish recording your film you should have an storyboard which is identical and matches your film and what your film is about.
This is an example of a detailed story board you can see the pictures of each scene is highly detailed and it gives you an idea on what the film is about and what happens in the film.
If you are just starting out as a Film Maker then your story boards don't have to be a detailed as the one in the example but the more detailed your story boards are the more chance your film will be easier to make.
Script Breakdown
The next thing you should have is Script Breakdown. A Script Breakdown is like a Script but its more detailed involving Cast, Crew and Equipment..
This is a example of a Script Breakdown Sheet. It is a important document to have before you move onto Production. You have to list any extra equipment or props you may need to produce your film, including Weapons props and Tables or a Golf Ball.
Budget
Budget is only a little bit important because you can make a good film on a very small budget and also you can make a really good film using a bigger budget but it entirely depends on what you spend your movie budget on.
The popular movie Avatar's budget was about $425,000,000 to support the production of the film and they profited from that by making $2.7 billion worldwide and I think if they didn't have that big budget to spend I don't think the Avatar movie wouldn't of been as good as it was if they had a lower budget.
Some companies like the BFI (British Film Institute) are supporting young film makers to live their dream of becoming a Film maker in the future by funding them and giving them money for the film so the young film makers can produce the movie that they want to make.
Risk Assessment
The Risk Assessment is one of the most important document in Pre-Production because it stops you getting sued if one of the crew and anyone in your movie studio gets hurt or injured and also you have to have one before you create your film because it is the law. The Risk Assessment forms are for you to control all of the risk in the movie studio. Risk Assessments isn't about to deal with loads of paperwork but it's about identifying simple and sensible measurements and trying to minimize the risk in your workplace. When you are filling a Risk Assessment form in you have to think about the most likely hazards and risks and think about how dangerous and how serious it would be if something did happen also you have to go through the Risk Assessment in every area and move wires of the camera's so nobody trips over and also when the Cameraman is walking backwards filming, to stop the cameraman falling backwards you have to guide him correctly by walking behind him/her with your arm near his shoulder so when your hand touches his or her's shoulder the cameraman knows to stop walking backwards.
This is an example of a Risk Assessment and basically you list some likely or unlikely risk or hazards and you say how severe they would be if it happened to someone and say what you are going to do to prevent it. and also who would be the likely person to be affected.
Clearances
Clearance is one of the things you have to do in Pre-production and A Clearance form is In order to be able to distribute and screen your film in public you will need to ask permission for things like
- Locations
- Music
- Photo's
- Websites
- Logo
- Brand Names
- Stock Footage
you'll need to ensure that everything is 'cleared'. This means that you have written permission to use everything that appears in your film. This includes script, brand names, logos and stock footage, Images and Music.
The best thing to do is make clearances before shooting your film rather than trying to get permission after you've shot your film. You may find that you encounter unexpected problems getting clearances for things. If you can't obtain a clearance for something, use a substitute instead
These are examples of a copyright clearance form it asked if you can use something that they produced or created like a Song, Photo or Website and put it into your film.
If you don't ask permission and you put it into your film you could be sent to court or fined so it would be for the best if you filled out a clearance form and ask permission of the owner to see if you can use it, He/She may yes as long as you credit the person who created what you are using.
What is Copyright?
Copyright gives the owner and originator exclusive rights to it's use and distribution of the work that they produce whether if they are selling it or using it for Financial or Non- Financial gains.
A piece of work protected by copyright law should only be used with explicit permission from the copyright owner.
Public Domain
A piece of work like a song or a film that is in the Public Domain means that there is no copyright to it which means that you can just take it for your uses without asking permission to use it.. Someones work enters the public domain when the copyright expires In the UK this happens 70 years after the Creators death unless it has several creators like Walt Disney he died in the year 1966 and The Walt Disney studio still owns copyright to movies that they created like:
- Cinderella - made in 1950
- Snow White - Made in 1937
- Sleeping Beauty - Made in 1959
also The Walt Disney studio keep changing the public domain to keep their copyright with one of their characters Mickey Mouse and they had to keep adding additional works to Mickey Mouse and by 1998 the character Mickey Mouse was still under copyright..
Creative Commons
Creative Commons is an Non-Profit Organisation that lets you share your work with your own copyright licenses. it is easy to set up and it lets you create your own rights to the Copyright terms on conditions of your choice and lets you modify your copyright terms to suit you. for example you can let people use your work for free but they have to give you credit for using your work, Or you can have terms were people pay to use your work and they have to credit the owner.
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Balance is important to have because you have to take both sides and make sure when you film the two sides like a debate you have to make sure that they both get treated the same and have to same time to speak so their is no biased and no favouritism to any of the sides, also when editing the footage you have to make sure you edit it fairly do they can't complain about you giving them more time and saying that you are biased towards the other groups involved.
Objectivity is the opposite of Subjectivity, Objectivity is based of the judgement of observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices/opinions. Objectivity is more facts instead of your own personal opinions
Fox news is a good example of Subjectivity because Fox news talk and they give false information most of he time and they always are biased and sometimes they only give out they own person opinion of the news subject that they are talking about. Fox News isn't a good news channel because of that reason because they mostly give their own opinions instead of telling us the facts of the matter.
