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Lessons 1. Preproduction v vp1-0. Opening vp1-1. Five skills vp1-2. Writing vp1-3. Keeping track vp1-4. First impression vp1-5. Successful scouting vp1-6. Words of wisdom vp1-7. Conclusion 2. Production vp2-0. Opening vp2-1. Five production skills vp2-2. Pep talk vp2-3. Lighting vp2-4. Camera vp2-5. Sound vp2-6. Words of wisdom vp2-7. Closing 3. Postproduction vp3-0. Opening vp3-1. Five skills vp3-2. Editing vp3-3. Grading and graphics vp3-4. Sound vp3-5. Speaking vp3-6. Words of wisdom 4. Equipment 4-0. Opening 4-1. Camera 4-2. Tripod 4-3. Sound 4-4. Lighting 4-5. Editing 4-6. Packing 4-7. Closing |
Lessonvp1-1. Five Preproduction Skills
Introduction Making a movie requires several different skills. Traditionally, each one has a career. However, technology has dramatically simplified these skills. So today, a trained amateur can do every one of them. What you will learn In this chapter, you’ll learn five preproduction job skills that help prepare a project. That includes the producer, researcher, coordinator, accountant, and writer. Producer The producer hires the team and is responsible for their performance. If you’re working alone, you’re already the producer. Researcher The researcher provides all the raw data for the producer and the writer. The researcher finds possible topics and collects details and contact information. Coordinator The coordinator is a movie term for secretary. You schedule shooting locations plus backup plans in case the first one doesn’t work. Accountant Your biggest job is anticipating the budget and managing the expenses. For sure, you should be keeping track of them. Writer The writer lays the foundation for the story. So if you’re not already a good writer, become one. You’ll benefit from this skill your entire life. With it, you can:
Conclusion To improve your video, there are five crucial preproduction job skills to understand, even if you’re a one-person band making a one-minute movie: producer, researcher, coordinator, accountant, and writer. Paying attention to their responsibilities is part of building your preproduction movie plan. PracticeWow! That is a lot of stuff to do - if you want serious professional work.
But do not worry. Making short, simple, and fun videos are much easier and can be just as professional. Make a 1:00 - 2:00 minute video about which skills might make the most sense for your project and explain why. There is no right or wrong answer. We will review each skill a little more because even the simplest videos can benefit from each. |