Creating a Short Film: 03 Pre-Production

Learn about pre-production. Find out how to prep your shot list, create a shooting schedule and budget, scout locations, and get props and costumes ready for action.

Introduction

• Welcome to this series
• What is pre-production?
• How long should pre-production be?
• Previewing our short film

1. Script Breakdown

• About script breakdown
• Creating a shooting script
• Using software tools to help

2. Creating the Shot List

• What is a shot list?
• Using Shot Designer
• Making the shot list
• Creating storyboards
• Changing the plan on set

3. Creating the Schedule

• Scheduling the shoot
• Scheduling in Adobe Story
• Allowing for potential issues

4. Creating the Budget

• Making our budget
• What should you pay your crew?
• Budgeting for post
• Planning for contingencies

5. Getting a Crew

• Hiring the crew
• Working with key crew in pre-production

6. Art and Production Design

• About production design in cinema
• Getting inspired by reference materials
• Preparing sets
• Preparing for makeup
• Making concept sketches

7. Wardrobe

• Designing the wardrobe
• Collaborating with Bitsy

8. Locations

• Scouting locations
• Securing locations

9. Preparing for Production

• Creating and testing props
• Keeping cast and crew safe
• Preparing for the shoot

10. Preparing for Post

• Creating a rough soundtrack
• Preparing for post-production

Conclusion

• Previewing the next course
• Final thoughts