A film production consists of at least five major stages during its life cycle, from a brilliant idea to a completed film out in the world. Let’s take a look at all of the 5 stages of film production, as well as the role of a cinematographer. Long before principal photography begins, there is screenwriting, development, financing, and pre-production. After production, there is the editing, marketing, and distribution stages. Where does the Cinematographer fit into these stages? If you’re working towards a career in cinematography, how much of a film production will you actually be involved in? What about indie films or projects where you are wearing many hats? First, let’s look at the steps it typically takes to create a film, from beginning to end. One thing to note: although most readers will see this as a summary of feature film production, in fact this guide can be used to describe a short film production, a web or TV series, and in some cases, a documentary. The 5 Stages of Film Production If you break down the making of a film into its most basic building blocks, there are five major stages to a typical film. Yes, you could ultimately break each major stage into unique sub-stages, but it helps to think about filmmaking from a top down approach. 1. Development The very first stage of a film starts with an idea that slowly begins to take shape into a legitimate project. Where does an idea come from and...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 22 December, 2021