Media

starter: what logistical areas of focus are there in the time category? (there are four of them). deadlines - deadlines are important to production because they make sure that every task that's needs completing is done on time. timescales -  personnel - 

starter... when we are doing our logistics planning for a film, one of the most important things we need to consider is time. timescales are a very important part of our time planning. what are we referring to when we talk about timescales? timescales are the time allowed for or taken by a process or sequence of events. e.g. deadlines. the time we have in addition to how we use that time. if we don't give due consideration to timescales what might some of the negative consequences be? falling behind schedule. messing up the times that actors are needed for scenes. might have to cut certain scenes if times get mixed up. domino effect.

production equipment... production equipment refers to all the equipment used on a film set put another way, production equipment includes any equipment that is needed fro a film to be shot. production equipment - lighting - lighting - used for creating the scene with a specific mood or atmosphere light stands - to hold the lights up and in the right position  generator - large power outlet for any and all equipment that needs it filters -  gels - can be used for colour exposure diffusion - to soften light grip stands -  reflectors - grip accessories -   grip equiptment - micro task: what equipment and accessories might a grip use on a film set? grip stands filters gels camera package - camera stock or media lenses - narrow or wide field of view? filters  tripods - also known as legs and sticks (two types: fluid head tripod and hydraulic) camera movement - dolly track accessories - wedges, etc sound equipment -  s...

lesson objective... to know how to lay  example: INT. THE BEACON SCHOOL - S10. AFTERNOON we are in a hot classroom. an ugly old teacher is screaming at some sixth formers. Mr.Molyneux I absolutely cannot believe none of you revised! INT means interior / EXT means exterior - this  must  be  designated  at each time. character's dialogue is centralised, along with the character name. _________________________________________________________________________________ FADE IN. EXT. EPSOM DOWNS - TATTENHAM CORNER BENCH. AFTERNOON. A young couple are sitting on a bench at Tattenham corner watching the sun begin to go down.  MAX How was your day? AVA Honestly... it could've been better but it's okay now I'm here. What about you? MAX

logistics - script reading - "who threw that?" INT - interior EXT. - exterior genre - black comedy time... deadlines - due to the nature of the script, shooting must take place during half term and be finished by the last week of October. shooting must be completed in day time. 9am - 5pm. can only work a certain amount of hours a day. facilities - provide food for cast/crew transport (local taxi service) parents (transport and permissions) medical facility editing suite clearances (permissions) electrical access toilets/water/catering location -  school (classroom/s) the beacon school, Banstead back up: Stanley park secondary school contingency classroom must be used personell -  clearances  two camera operators sound operators actors/actresses 10 main actors 20 extras/background actors director call sheets! producer lights writer clearances -  school's permission parent's permission Surrey council perm...

Requirements of finance: What is it all about? We have looked at the different sources of finance, now we need to consider the requirements of finance - in other words what the money will need to be spent on. e.g. actors, crew and equipment. The key areas we are going to look at are: Equipment (camera) Crew Transport Talent Clearances (permits, etc) Materials (costumes, etc) Facility hire (schools, halls, etc) Equipment - This is everything that you need to have in order to make your film. These include, but are not exclusive to: Camera Tripod Lighting Support rig/stabiliser (for steady hand-held) Sound recording equipment Sd cards or other storage units Crew - Every production needs a crew in order to make a film. The common roles in film crews are: Director Assistant director Camera operators Lighting directors Sound crew Set designers Costume, hair & make-up editor(s) Definition of skeleton crew… A skeleton crew is the minimum numbe...

Film & Television Pre-production Processes  Where processes are similar to film Both television and film need many people to execute productions The majority of crew are freelancers Crews are similar, both need a production manager to schedule production & book equipment The longer the production takes, the higher the cost Scripts need to be analysed and finalised to make it perfect before beginning shooting Actors need to be cast Could have similar budgets depending on popularity There’s always a beginning overview of the project Discussions about script delivery will take place Branding means that you’d need assigned colour schemes and fonts Producers will try to get the word spread to draw attention to the project from the public Where processes differ to film Television productions need to be approved by broadcasters Editorial crew is highered first as they write all content for the programme Client managers for television usu...