Pre-Production

Pre-production is the planning stage of your shoot, and occurs before the camera starts rolling. By creating storyboards, scouting locations, and figuring out the budget ahead of time, your production will be free of unnecessary worry.

Sub-categories

From Music Video Maker to Hollywood Director

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:00am

Editing music videos isn't too hard... all you need is a band, a camera or two, some editing software and a lot of patience! Music video editing is all about the pacing and the genre, and is the one place where you get creative and crazy!
Risky Business - Film and Video Insurance

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Don't put your livelihood and creativity at risk. Film and video insurance is a must for most video business people, to protect you, and your product.
How to Cast a Video Production

Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you through the screening and audition processes, all the way to making a final decision.
How to Break Down a Script

In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production.
Everything 3D Buyer's Guide

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00am

If you really want to learn all you need to know about 3D gear - you need to start with some education. From capture to output, this 3D imaging gear Buyer's Guides, written by one of the best 3D producers in the field, should help get you started.
Animals on Film: How to Direct Animals and Stay Sane

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:00am

How do they make movies that focus on animals performing on command? One word: Patience. Two more words: Lots of!
Pre-production for Music Videos

Just having a great idea and a good storyboard doesn't mean you're ready to shoot just yet. Like any good cinematographer, you'll first need to consider how to get your location ready,what you'll need for make-up and wardrobe, and what to prepare for your talent and crew in order to ensure that your shoot day goes well.
Contracts for Music Videos

Contracts are important for any production. They help your talent and crew understand what's expected from them and they help you keep your business secure. To help you with your contracts, we'll be looking at talent and location releases, employee contracts, and client agreements so that you can stay out of court.
Forming Ideas for Music Videos

Finding an idea for a music video can be one of the most rewarding parts of making a music video. To help you, we'll look at sources for ideas such as the artist's identity, musical lyrics, shock value, media, and how to use recycled ideas properly so that your music video can get started on the right foot.
Choosing a Music Video Genre

Knowing the genre of a music video helps a director clearly define the style of a video. It's important to know their details so that you can make sure your video not only matches the artist's demands but connects with your audience as well.