Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Film School & How To Tackle Preproduction

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


The filmmaking process is one of the most taxing, both mentally and financially, that can be imagined. There are so many different elements that can be brought into account, whether it's a matter of the filming itself, the acting, or what have you. As far as filmmaking is concerned, enthusiasts should be fully aware of preproduction. To say that this is crucial would be an understatement and here are a few of the aspects that should be highlighted.

The first point to note, when it comes to preproduction, is the formation of a script. I am sure that most will agree with the fact that without a strong script, everything else in filmmaking is going to be nothing short of moot. Scripts should be composed with storyboards in place, as these will illustrate the events of a story in sequential order. This is also a great long-term planning strategy that the best directors will be able to follow through with.

Once this is done, individuals should be hired for other aspects of the job. Let's say that you are both the producer and director of a particular film; you're going to have other roles to be fulfilled by others. For example, casting directors should evaluate the talent of potential actors and actresses alike. Makeup department workers should know everything about cosmetics, from blush to foundation. When it comes to filmmaking, no one can truly work alone.

If preproduction is to be done well, casting has to accompany it. Specifically, casting has to be done with the intent of hiring the most capable men and women, each of them able to embrace the roles they are given by casting directors. Not only must they perform well but their levels of work ethic must be clear as well. These ideas help to facilitate casting, which will ultimately help preproduction move along with a greater degree of speed.

There's plenty to be proud of when a film is created. A filmmaker, as well as those he or she has worked with, will see all of their hard work come to fruition, which is a point that very few will argue with. However, it's important to understand preproduction and the various steps which must be taken before the actual filming process takes place. While the ideas mentioned earlier may only be a few, there is no doubt that they are some of the most vital to be imagined.




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