Another good Videomaker article out this week on how to schedule a video production. You might know what you want to shoot, but how long will it take to do it? This article is a quick read and will really help you create a simple shooting schedule:
You’ll greatly improve your chance of success – and save time, money and energy to boot – if you use the pre-production phase to craft a detailed plan of attack. If you take the time to create an accurate shot list, consider details like location availability, and fashion a shooting schedule accordingly, your shoot will go much faster and smoother – and your cast, crew and client will thank you for it.
- Skip the fancy storyboards and focus instead on crafting a specific shot list – covering everything from establishing shots to cutaways – and, if necessary, a few lighting diagrams to ensure faster setups during the shoot.
- To figure out how long it could take to shoot your entire script, consider that, on average, one page usually equals one minute on-screen.
- When creating your shooting schedule, try to plan complicated scenes earlier in the day, before the talent gets fatigued – and don’t forget to plan for reasonable breaks, which you can stagger to save time.
There is a lot more detail and more tips in the full article, check it out.
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