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Pre Production• What is it that I’m doing?

– Scripted?– Non scripted?– Who/what is needed to tell the story?– Setting?– Who/what is needed to “realize” the story?– Where?– When?– How?– With what gear?

Examples

Production Gear• Camera(s) + recoding media

– Professional (form factor will vary)– Industrial, Consumer and Prosumer– Special Purpose (360, VR, drones)

• Audio• Production gear

The high resolution tradeoff via Derek Fung, CNET

SD(720 x 576)

HD(1280 x 720)

Full HD(1920x 1080)

Ultra HD(3480x 2160)

4K/2K(3480x 2160)

Examples

Production Gear• Camera(s)• Audio

– Sync and non-sync– Recording talent

• Production gear

Production Tips• A plan – have one• Have what you need, and some• Be mindful of location / talent / crew • And have a plan

Production Gear• Camera(s)• Audio• Production gear - location vs “studio”

– Camera support and movement– Lighting– Grip– Other handy items (teleprompter)

Post Production• Tips

– Workflow and organization– A plan – have one– Respect the audience (keep it short)

Bersin recommends <4 min, Vines 6 seconds

• Post– Editing / Color Correction / Grading– Audio Post– Output

Useful Sites• Facebook groups

– The Frugal Filmmakers– FCPX, Adobe Premiere UG

• YouTube– Ripple Training (especially the Under 5 series)– Film Riot– Rob & Jonas Filmmaking Tips– Cinecon.net

• Sites– NoFilmSchool

That’s a wrap

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