Task 5 Pre-Production 1

Administration (Admin) The organisation of a business, organisation, event or project. Why is admin required?

Planning a Production Filming locations Realisation of the original script Equipment and resources Legal/Confidentiality Staff/Roles Costs Risks/Hazards Communication

Documentation Planning: Potential ideas (mindmap/moodboard) Initial brief (idea or objective) Secondary research (study of genre/influences/response to existing products) Primary research (focus group/questionnaire/survey/interviews/online communication) Research results (a summary of what your research shows) Preparation Final treatment (synopsis/target audience/content) Script Shot list Storyboard Photographic storyboard (with light tests) Location recce Floor plan (with lighting) Budget, equipment and resources list (including lights) Production schedule Staff roles Risk assessment

Risk Assessment A risk assessment does not simply identify the risk, but also outlines how the risk is to be addressed. Task: Filming in a small space Hazards: Trips, falls, equipment damage, fire Persons at risk: Crew, actor, visitors Measures put in place: Fire exits labelled, crew briefed, cables taped down, lights secured Extra measures needed: Visitors to be briefed on the day Risk level (high, medium, low) and score: Medium 6 Who actioned, and when: Lsk 2/7/2014

Task Hazard At Risk Measures Extra Measures Risk Level Actioned by Filming Tripping/Falling Crew, actors, visitors Lights and cameras secured, wired taped down Visitors briefed Lsk 10/10/14 Fire Crew briefed, fire exits labelled Local fire crew informed Equipment storage Crew Stored equipment inspected Theft Equipment Store room secured and inspected Local police phone number provided

Risk Assessment Score Probability (LOW 1→3 HIGH) x Severity (LOW 1→3 HIGH) = Risk (LOW 1→9 HIGH)

Storyboards Scene 1 Shot of the Bull Ring Market. The market is very busy as shoppers browse the stalls

Draft 1 Draft 2

Photographic Storyboard Use a camera to reproduce your storyboard images (actors or props are an option).

Make notes on location space, features and terrain Make notes on location space, features and terrain. A final floor plan will be drawn up tomorrow.

Recce Assessing a location’s suitability for shooting: Noise or light pollution Power source and vehicle/equipment access Health and safety Legal (public, advertising, loss of local business earnings etc.) Facilities (Toilets, shelter, refreshments etc.) Environmental (direction of sun, wind, shadows, tides, sun set/rise etc.) Location (size, ground (is it level is it stone, grass etc.)) Local contacts Potential filming issues

Recce Checklist

Recce Table

Recce with Image

Management and Crew Structure Produce a diagram that demonstrates the structure of a production team. Example – Restaurant staff: Restaurant Manager Recruits staff and produces staff schedules. He/she manages the books and orders inventory Assistant Manager Supervision of staff and restaurant floor. Monitoring customer service Head Waiter/ess Manages Floor Team Head Bar Tender Manages Bar Team Bar Tender Serves drinks to customers Waiter/ess Takes customer food orders Waiter/ess Takes customer food orders

Equipment Checklist Microphones Accessories (e.g. headphones, tapes, drives) Specialist shot equipment Camera Tripod Lights Grips Wires/Cables Walkie-Talkies Other..? Equipment Source Date required Booked Tripod Graham, SuAC 4/12/15 yes

To be completed… Risk assessment template Storyboard template (drawn and photo) Floor plan template Recce template Staff diagram Equipment checklist