Film School & How To Tackle Preproduction

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


If you want to talk about filmmaking, it goes without saying that there will be plenty to address. From casting to special effects, it's quite clear that there is so much to be seen in filmmaking that it's almost unheard of them for them to be unseen. Preproduction is a process that requires a tremendous degree of attention as well. To better understand what this entails, here are a few talking points for students in film school to cover with incredible detail.

The first point to note, when it comes to preproduction, is the formation of a script. I am sure that most will agree with the fact that without a strong script, everything else in filmmaking is going to be nothing short of moot. Scripts should be composed with storyboards in place, as these will illustrate the events of a story in sequential order. This is also a great long-term planning strategy that the best directors will be able to follow through with.

Once this is done, individuals should be hired for other aspects of the job. Let's say that you are both the producer and director of a particular film; you're going to have other roles to be fulfilled by others. For example, casting directors should evaluate the talent of potential actors and actresses alike. Makeup department workers should know everything about cosmetics, from blush to foundation. When it comes to filmmaking, no one can truly work alone.

Casting is another component of preproduction, as you may already know. Actors and actresses alike are to be given lines to rehearse for certain roles and they are tasked with performing them to the best of their abilities. The best individuals, for these parts, are those who are not only apt in memorization but they possess the ability to immerse themselves in their roles as well. With these ideas in mind, the best cast will soon come together.

There's plenty to be proud of when a film is created. A filmmaker, as well as those he or she has worked with, will see all of their hard work come to fruition, which is a point that very few will argue with. However, it's important to understand preproduction and the various steps which must be taken before the actual filming process takes place. While the ideas mentioned earlier may only be a few, there is no doubt that they are some of the most vital to be imagined.




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