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Before You Shoot A Guide to Low-Budget Film and Video Production

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ISBN-10: 091882821X

ISBN-13: 9780918828217

Edition: 4th (Revised)

Authors: Helen Garvy, Dan Bessie

List price: $18.00
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A clear and complete manual for the production side of filmmaking - from the idea stage, through the pre-production, production, and post-production stages to distribution. Clearly written by an experienced filmmaker, Before You Shoot includes many sam
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Book details

List price: $18.00
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Shire Press
Publication date: 2/25/2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 100
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Helen Garvy is a film producer, director, writor, and editor. Her independent production company has produced everything from dramatic and documentary features to films and videos for television and schools.

Introduction
Introduction
What is a producer?
How to make a good movie
Planning
The idea
The master plan
The script
Evaluating your project
Finding the money
How to survive a film shoot
Pre-Production
Organization
Script breakdown and schedule
How to keep costs down
The budget
Crew and equipment
Casting
Location scouting
Wardrobe and props
Logistics
Setting the scene for the shoot
Production
The shoot
Cast and crew
Locations
Logistics during the shoot
Script and editing notes
Dailies
What to do when there are problems
Post-Production
Role of the producer
Steps in the process: Film
Editing in video
Distribution
Parting Words
Parting words
Appendix
Feature budget form
Short budget form
Blank budget page
Talent budget detail
Prop budget detail
Money book page
Weekly call sheet
Daily call sheet
Production Report
Script notes
Edit log
Edit decision list
Index