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Production In Action
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Production In Action
Three Two One ACTION! You should now be in the final stages of Planning your video shoot. This is an exciting and stressful time for most makers. Take this time to get organized Talk to your crew Use the worksheets we present in This presentation Have Fun!!!!
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Production In Action Director’s Vocabulary Quiet On The Set tells the crew that it is time to begin videotaping and everyone’s full attention is needed. Camera Ready asks the cinematographer if s/he has the camera prepared and in place for the upcoming shot. If the camera is properly prepped, it will be powered ON and will have a tape in it ready for recording. If the cinematographer is ready, s/he will respond back with the same term. Sound Ready The director uses this term to ask the sound operator if s/he has the microphones properly placed and can clearly identify sound through the headphones. Often the cinematographer will be expected to comment if the mic is visible within the camera frame. If the sound operator is ready, s/he will respond back with the same term. Talent Ready The director uses this term to ask the actors are prepared to act out a scene. Actors will often have questions regarding where and how to move, what emotions they should present, etc. When actors are ready, they will respond back with the same term. Camera Rolling Once it is clear that everyone on set is ready, the director will say “Camera rolling.” The cinematographer then hits the record button and after 3 seconds
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Production In Action Director’s Vocabulary
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Three-Two-One- ACTION With the camera now recording, the director will very clearly say “Three, two, one, Action.” This is the cue to all members to be silent (outside of talent). The director and script supervisor MUST pay careful attention to all action, so they can Determine whether or not the “take” (shot) is usable. Cut The director says “cut” when the shot is complete. This tells the crew that they can relax and speak amongst one another. Take 2 . . . : This indicates to the crew that the previous shot must be recorded again. The director repeats this process for each take until the shot is captured according to the director’s liking. It’s a Wrap Indicates that the entire production has been concluded and the crew can put away equipment and props and move onto the next scene or project.
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Production In Action Script Breakdown After completing the script and storyboards it is time to break your project down further into specific shots. A script breakdown requires that you list each shot by LOCATION in the order you will RECORD it. This helps you to organize Your shoot and will save you time. It includes The following categories:
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Shot #
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Shot Description
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Camera Composition
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Camera Movement
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Production In Action Production Logistics This is another planning tool that can be used to inform crew and talent as to where they need to be and how they need to each prepare for production. Production Logistics lists the following: •
Location
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Call Time
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Length of Shoot
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Crew Needed
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Talent
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Props & Wardrobe
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Production In Action Equipment Checklist There is nothing worse than showing up on location only to realize that someone forgot to bring the camera battery or video tapes. The Equipment Checklist includes the Following items: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Treatment Script Storyboard Script Breakdown Model release Form Props Video Camera & Battery AC Power Tripod with Clip Blank Video Tape Headphones External Mic with Cable
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Production In Action Model Release Form The model release form is used to gain permission from to use the image and likeness of every person that appears in your video. This is an important form that should be used whenever making a video. The model release form typically includes a signature, address, and the date of signature. If the model is under the age of 18, then a guardian’s permission is also required.
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Production In Action Production Logs Production logs look very similar to a script breakdown. Their purpose is to act as a record of the quality of Each production take, so that it is easy to identify the Best shots during editing. Production logs should include the following: •
Location
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Scene Description
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Shot #
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Take *
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Camera Quality
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Sound Quality
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Acting Quality
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Production In Action In Summary: Use each of the planning tools
PREPARE carefully before starting production
TAKE YOUR TIME and focus on QUALITY
Settle only for the very BEST
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