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Stages and Administration of Video Production

FILMS

-also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still images on a strip of plastic which, when run through a projector and shown on a screen, creates the illusion of moving images.

-Filmmaking is the process of making a film. -refers to the stages (phases) required to complete a media product, from the idea to the final master copy.

PARTS

DEVELOPMENT the producer selects a story, which may come from a book, play, another film, a true story, original idea, etc. the producer works with writers to prepare a synopsis

DEVELOPMENT Step Outline- breaks the story down into one-paragraph scenes that concentrate on dramatic structure. Treatment- a 25-to-30-page description of the story, its mood, and characters. writing of screenplay

DEVELOPMENT will contact the film distributor- to assess the likely market and potential financial success of the film. producer and screenwriter prepare a film pitch and present it to potential financiers. Green light

PRE-PRODUCTION Preparations are made for the shoot, in which cast and film crew are hired, locations are selected, and sets are built.

PRE-PRODUCTION Typical Crew Positions: Director- responsible for the storytelling, creative decisions and acting of the film. Unit Production Manager- production budget and production schedule. They also report, on behalf of the production office, to the studio executives or financiers of the film.

PRE-PRODUCTION Typical Crew Positions: Assistant Director -manages the shooting schedule and logistics of the production, among other tasks Casting Director- finds actors to fill the parts in the script. This normally requires the actors audition.

PRE-PRODUCTION Typical Crew Positions: Director of Photography - cinematographer who supervises the photography of the entire film. Director of Audiography (DA) is the audiographer who supervises the audiography of the entire film. Composer Production Designer

PRE-PRODUCTION Typical Crew Positions: Storyboard Artist - cinematographer who supervises the photography of the entire film.

PRODUCTION the video production/film is created and shot. More crew will be recruited at this stage, such as the property master, script supervisor, assistant directors, stills photographer, picture editor, and sound editors.

PRODUCTION Some lines used: -"picture is up!“ -AD -"quiet, everyone!“-AD - "roll sound“-AD -"sound speed“- Production Sound Mixer - "roll camera“ - -AD - "speed!“ - Camera operator - "marker!“ – Clapper -“action!”-AD -"cut!“ –D -"wrap“ -AD

POST PRODUCTION the video/film is assembled by the video/film editor. This is the final stage, where the film is released to cinemas or, occasionally, to consumer media (DVD, VCD, VHS, Blu-ray) or direct download from a provider.

“There are no accidents in a film.” –Akira Kurosawa ( )

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