3 Stages of Production

1. Pre-production phase.....

• Brainstorming - Complete the following Brainstorming Sheet individually.Then assemble with your group to share ideas.
• Treatment - See Writing a Treatment for a short film.
• Storyboards - Use the Storyboard Template - (Storyboarding Exercise)
• Prop List - Create a list of items and who is responsible for bringing them
• Shot List - Use the Shot List Template

 
2. Production phase.....

• Video Clarity - Shots are focused, movements are smooth
• Video Framing - Good composition, follow your storyboards
• Sound & Lighting - Be aware of appropriate lighting and sound
• Continuity - Make sure your character and scenes are consistent

3. Post-production phase.....

• Transitions/Pace - Edit your movie using appropriate transitions and pace
• Audio - Research and locate appropriate music for your story and add soundtrack music. Also research, locate and/or create sound FX.
• Titles/Credits - Create an interesting and original title sequence and credit sequence for your film

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