Production Documents

Turning an initial idea into a complete film is difficult and there are a number of processes that every filmmaker undertakes

As part of your assignments you are expected to document the process (from pre-production to production, and then from production to post-production)

A first step when you receive your assignment will be to generate some initial ideas. These ideas must be posted on your blog, as and when they come to you. They will be marked based on how likely they are to be achieved (BE REALISTIC - you are probably not going to have the budget to create the next Avatar or Super 8...not yet anyway)

                              

Initial Ideas: 4-5 ideas are expected (but please read individual assignment briefs for specific unit criteria).

Be thorough with these ideas - "a man walks down the street and meets his friend" is not enough to constitute one idea. As tutors we need be able to get a sense of what the film will be based on your description
                              

Once you have generated your initial ideas, you must develop one idea further.
One document you must produce, as part of your further development, is a 'treatment'
Treatment Template
                              

You must also produce a treatment budget for this idea - a document that estimates what you will need in order to produce your film
Treatment Budget
                              

Storyboards allow you to pre-visualise this idea. How you choose to do this could be through photography or stick-men drawings. Either way, it is important for tutors to see that you have considered your film. Below is an example document
Storyboard
                              

You must always be aware of Health and Safety whilst completing your productions
Risk Assessment
                              

You must prepare a budget for your production
Budget Sheet
                              

It is important for your cast and crew to know where they need to be and when - therefore you must complete a 'call sheet'
Call Sheet
                              

You must know what shots you want on set
Shot List
                              

A camera log sheet allows you to document your progress on set
Camera Log Sheet
                              

Anyone, particularly members of the public, that appear in your productions must sign a release form. It is important that you have consent from any participant
Release Form
                              

One you have completed filming, you should complete a 'paper edit'
Paper Edit
                              


These are only a few of the posts that Mark and Paul will expect to see on your blogs - therefore be sure to read assignment briefs thoroughly, as each assignment requires slightly different things from you as a learner

Enjoy!!!