The procedure of filming is a long one and incorporates a great deal more planning and preparation than one may presume. From my past experience if this is not organised properly, a lot may go wrong. In a team there are lots of concepts and opinions flying about and if these are not thought through ,prepared and communicated, the final result will not be a success. while searching how to make this pre-production process easier and more efficient for the long term, I discovered the 'Pre-production checklist' made by LAMBDA films. Which outlines three key tips on how to ease a process that can turn out to be very stressful otherwise. These included, scripting, storyboarding, and a treatment making the final objectives of the project clear.
Scripting and storyboarding are essential in the pre-production of a project, they ensure that there in a vision and plan for when it comes to the filming. They both tackle vital features of the filming process. Scripting is important to make sure that all the necessary content is included, whether this is a solid formed script leaving no room of improvisation or bullet pointed topics of conversation. Scripting is not only used for speech but can also be used for movement, to convey a particular message through the body language of the actor or actress. Scripting and storyboarding are fairly similar, one dealing with the people/person being filmed and the other dealing with those behind the camera, shooting the action. Storyboarding allows for a visual for the different shots that will used throughout filming, so that everyone included has a clear idea of what the final product will look like shot by shot, and also so that shooting on the day runs smoothly.
Looking back at when I began learning about filming and production I did not appreciate the worth of storyboarding until it was far to late - on the day of filming when things got very intense and stressful with the deadline rapidly approaching. Without a structured storyboard the day was very unorganised and unenjoyable. I have however, learnt from past errors and since then have made sure that a well thought through storyboard always features in the pre-production process. Ensuring that it proceeds to develop and progress all through the entire planning period to ensure we are all pleased with the final result.
As the LAMBDA video says, another important part of pre-production is to create a treatment outlining the aim of the project and intentions so that everyone involved knows what the final goal is. As I have previously said and cannot stress enough how vital it is to have everyone on the team on the same page and working together.
Pre-production is necessary for the arrangement of what is going to be shot and includes several stages that cannot to overlooked (as I learnt). It effects the whole filming process and makes your life easier in the long run, with efficiency and ease when it comes to filming.
Scripting and storyboarding are essential in the pre-production of a project, they ensure that there in a vision and plan for when it comes to the filming. They both tackle vital features of the filming process. Scripting is important to make sure that all the necessary content is included, whether this is a solid formed script leaving no room of improvisation or bullet pointed topics of conversation. Scripting is not only used for speech but can also be used for movement, to convey a particular message through the body language of the actor or actress. Scripting and storyboarding are fairly similar, one dealing with the people/person being filmed and the other dealing with those behind the camera, shooting the action. Storyboarding allows for a visual for the different shots that will used throughout filming, so that everyone included has a clear idea of what the final product will look like shot by shot, and also so that shooting on the day runs smoothly.
Looking back at when I began learning about filming and production I did not appreciate the worth of storyboarding until it was far to late - on the day of filming when things got very intense and stressful with the deadline rapidly approaching. Without a structured storyboard the day was very unorganised and unenjoyable. I have however, learnt from past errors and since then have made sure that a well thought through storyboard always features in the pre-production process. Ensuring that it proceeds to develop and progress all through the entire planning period to ensure we are all pleased with the final result.
As the LAMBDA video says, another important part of pre-production is to create a treatment outlining the aim of the project and intentions so that everyone involved knows what the final goal is. As I have previously said and cannot stress enough how vital it is to have everyone on the team on the same page and working together.
Pre-production is necessary for the arrangement of what is going to be shot and includes several stages that cannot to overlooked (as I learnt). It effects the whole filming process and makes your life easier in the long run, with efficiency and ease when it comes to filming.
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Learn more about Pre Production Checklist . by taking a look a the video blog and if you find that useful then you really should check out Lambda Films, video production Norwich company.
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