Advanced level · Module 5: Production Management and Freelance Practice · Lesson 1 of 4
Pre-Production
Plan shoots so editing goes smoothly.
In this lesson you will
- Write a treatment and production schedule
- Prepare consents and logistics
Key concepts
treatmentschedulelocations and permissionsconsents
The lesson
A treatment describes the film's idea, style and story; the schedule sets what is filmed when and where.
Arrange locations, permissions, equipment and consents in advance.
Plan for editing: shot lists, sound recording and naming conventions.
Step by step
- Write the treatment.
- Build the schedule.
- Arrange permissions and consents.
- Write the shot list.
Practice activity
Prepare the capstone pre-production pack.
Expected result: A complete pre-production pack.
Check your understanding
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What does a treatment describe?
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The film's idea, style and story.
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Why plan naming conventions before shooting?
Show answer
To make editing faster.
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