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Production In Action

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Production In Action

Three Two One - ACTION!You should now be in the final stages ofPlanning your video shoot. This is an exciting and stressful time for most makers.

Take this time to get organized

Talk to your crew

Use the worksheets we present in This presentation

Have Fun!!!!

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Director’s VocabularyQuiet On The Set tells the crew that it is time to begin videotaping and

everyone’s full attention is needed.

Camera Ready asks the cinematographer if s/he has the camera prepared and in place for the

upcoming shot. If the camera is properly prepped, it will be powered ON and will have a tape

in it ready for recording. If the cinematographer is ready, s/he will respond back with the same term.

Sound ReadyThe director uses this term to ask the sound operator if s/he has the

microphones properly placed and can clearly identify sound through the headphones. Often the

cinematographer will be expected to comment if the mic is visible within the camera frame. If the sound operator is

ready, s/he will respond back with the same term.

Talent ReadyThe director uses this term to ask the actors are prepared to act out a

scene. Actors will often have questions regarding where and how to move, what emotions they should present,

etc. When actors are ready, they will respond back with the same term.

Camera RollingOnce it is clear that everyone on set is ready, the director will say “Camera

rolling.” The cinematographer then hits the record button and after 3 seconds

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Director’s Vocabulary (continued)Three-Two-One- ACTION With the camera now recording, the director will very clearly say “Three, two, one, Action.” This is the cue to all members to be silent (outside of talent). The director and script supervisor MUST pay careful attention to all action, so they can Determine whether or not the “take” (shot) is usable.

Cut The director says “cut” when the shot is complete. This tells the crew that they can relax and speak amongst one another.

Take 2 . . . : This indicates to the crew that the previous shot must be recorded again. The director repeats this process for each take until the shot is captured according to the director’s liking.

It’s a WrapIndicates that the entire production has been concluded and the crew can put away equipment and props and move onto the next scene or project.

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Script Breakdown

After completing the script and storyboards

it is time to break your project down further

into specific shots. A script breakdown requires

that you list each shot by LOCATION in the order

you will RECORD it. This helps you to organize

Your shoot and will save you time. It includes

The following categories:

• Shot #

• Shot Description

• Camera Composition

• Camera Movement

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Production LogisticsThis is another planning tool that can be usedto inform crew and talent as to where they need to be and how they need to each prepare for production. Production Logistics lists the following:

• Location

• Call Time

• Length of Shoot

• Crew Needed

• Talent

• Props & Wardrobe

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Equipment Checklist

There is nothing worse than showing upon location only to realize that someoneforgot to bring the camera battery or videotapes. The Equipment Checklist includes the Following items:

• Treatment• Script• Storyboard• Script Breakdown• Model release Form• Props• Video Camera & Battery• AC Power• Tripod with Clip• Blank Video Tape• Headphones• External Mic with Cable

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Model Release Form

The model release form is used to gain permission from to use the image and likeness of every person that appears in your video. This is an important form that should be used whenever making a video.

The model release form typically includes a signature, address, and the date of signature. If the model is under the age of 18, then a guardian’s permission is also required.

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Production Logs

Production logs look very similar to a script breakdown. Their purpose is to act as a record of the quality ofEach production take, so that it is easy to identify the Best shots during editing.

Production logs should include the following:

• Location

• Scene Description

• Shot #

• Take *

• Camera Quality

• Sound Quality

• Acting Quality

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In Summary:

Use each of the planning tools

PREPARE carefully before starting production

TAKE YOUR TIME and focus on QUALITY

Settle only for the very BEST

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