Pre-Production Plan:
Day 1:
Job Assignments: Crew Breakdown
All: Write a narrative story of the events in your project. 3 to 5 paragraphs.
Breakout:
Director/DP/1st AD/Grip
Choose the final pitch and story structure. Complete story form.
Makeup/Wardrobe
Create a list of characters, including at least 2 relevant details. Sketch them out.
Art Department:
Describe the setting in as much detail as possible, including color scheme, location, textures, and important details. What is IN this room? Is it dark, bright, etc? Create a master sketch of the room and a list of props and set materials needed.
Day 2:
All: Complete narrative story of the events in your project. 3 to 5 paragraphs.
Breakout:
Director/DP/Grip
Location scout, take photos, and calculate load for room. Begin storyboard.
1st AD
Begin reviewing shooting schedule; work with Ms. T on creating a Call Sheet.
Makeup/Wardrobe
Evaluate existing makeup kit, wardrobe and props. Create list of clothes and makeup needed. Submit final character/face sketches and list.
Art Department:
Evaluate location for existing props and set dressing. Evaluate existing props collection. Create final list of props and set materials needed, and research budget.
Help Director team on storyboard.
Day 3:
All: Narrative story due for project. 3 to 5 paragraphs.
Practice shoot: Review notes on shooting process and practice process in setup.
Complete any lingering team assignments as necessary.
Day 4-6:
Using narrative story, complete draft script for project (3 to 5 pages). Due at end of Day 6.
Day 7:
Team evaluates and votes on a final script. Revise as necessary and hand in.
Day 8:
1st AD reviews Call Sheet with team. Final shooting schedule is devised.
All Art Department must have wardrobe, props and makeup ready.
Talent gets a copy of the script.
Day 9:
Creating a shooting script. Review with class, then breakout into teams. 1st AD leads with Director and Art Dept. Head to create shooting script.
Talent will rehearse. Makeup practices on a “victim”.
Gaffer/Grip team will practice lighting for the shoot and create a list of equipment needed. Demo with Ms. T: Flags, Silks and Stops.
DP and Camera Op: Review storyboard and practice key shots & camera setup. Review with Ms. T: The 180 Degree Rule
PRODUCTION!
Day 10-15
Shooting.
Day 16-22
Editing. Demo with Ms. T: Creating a Soundtrack in Garage Band.
