Unit 2 - Pre-production and planning

Resource film making = using things you already have. Base production around resources you already have Budget Know exactly what you do have. Know what you have access too – parks, houses, class rooms List of actors you know/people/friends that would be willing to help you out in some way. Makes sure they have an interest in acting Extras = friends and family List of equipment – cameras, lights or rent. Make sure it is cheap. Unique items/props Minimize characters – 4/5 Cheap travel time low = less costs write roles that take advantages of the strengths they have if they are not actual actor Manage the amount of extras you will need in a scene, try and have scenes without extras Avoid nights scenes, as its very hard to get good lighting Avoid cg and special effects Pre-production Location scout – get a feel for best times of day, make sure there are no issues Actor and equipment availability – work round them, if you are borrowing and using acto...

Film Investments: Block Buster Films: Black and White - shows serious attire, more likely to be taken seriously. The point of the website is for the portfolio to give the film makers exposer - meaning they are able to get money Private investers means you are more likely to get bigger sums of money The quotes and bullet points are morely to bring in investors as they will provide rewards for the money. Making it seem easier to invest and make money from it will bring more people. The portfolio means that users can look through successful and unseuccessful ideas in order to make their ideas successful. Creative Europe: What they do: -They host events and attended events across the UK. -Organise their own free seminars and workshops about creative Europe. -They attend conferences, festival, and markets. -Funding available through Creative Europe for professionals and organizations -- in creative, cultural and audiovisual sectors. How they help: - T...