Making a film requires in-depth strategizing, detailed organization, excellent negotiation skills, a knack for detail, and an eye for possibilities. All these are usually managed in three stages in a film production. Let’s break down the first stage in filmmaking: the pre-production stage. What is the Pre-Production Stage?As the name implies, this is the stage before production, or the shoot. It is the preparation stage. Any mainstream film production easily involves 100 to 150 people working in perfect synergy toward one singular vision, on or off set. These people, or the crew, are divided across departments and execute different visual elements of the narrative. The aim is to have everything ready and in place on the day of the shoot. So, how do they do it? Let’s understand how. What Happens During Pre-Production?While writing a script is exhausting, producing it is another Herculean task and requires a different skill set. Getting the film greenlit by the studio is just the first step toward completing your film. Once that’s done and you have your director and cinematographer in place, the pre-production stage starts.Here’s everything that’s done to prepare for the shoot during pre-production.1. Script BreakdownScript breakdown is the first and most integral step of pre-production. By breaking down each scene into smaller elements, like setup, props, cast, and costume, the entire crew can be on the same page about every visual detail in the script while working out the logistics and creatives for each scene. A script is usually broken down...
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