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how are films with different budgets cast differently? films with a higher budget are more likely to cast actors who are more qualified (A-list). some roles within films are written strictly for a specific actor. low budget films won't be able to afford to cast as many actors as a high budget film. some actors who are new might work for free as a way to get noticed by other producers and directors.

what would be some consequences of not making good recruiting choice for one of the following production roles: location manager production designer 1st assistant director location manager... The role of location manager is extremely important in production. Not only do they pick the locations, they also have to ensure that these locations are safe for the cast and crew of the production . Failure to do so could lead to a safety risk for all personnel involved. The location manager might attend the recess which a vital part. If the role of location manager is taken on by the wrong person, they may not find the location in the most efficient way. They also may not actually choose the location that fits the production best.

starter: how does the size of a film's budget affect ideas about personnel? causes roles to be distributed differently varied skill sets among crew Big budget a larger crew which are experts within their field  more money to spend on significant changes  Medium budget significantly scaled down crew the crew will e experts in their field Low budget people in the crew will vary in experience they will have some people with a degree of set experience Micro budget people may have to double or triple up on roles limited  producers first try to re-employ hired crew who have already been put through the test and who has been shown god time management and team building skills. secondly, they listen to recommendations. thirdly, they rely on recruitment agencies, production databases and crew CV's.

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