THE FIRST LEAP – A CLASS PROJECT 2017

BY THE SERIOUSLY SHIT PRODUCTION

A BREAK DOWN SHEET PROJECT COPYRIGHT 2017

TEAM MEMBERS 2017 – 1ST MODULE

• Presentation Prepared by STIENBERG AND GANG• Course title: WSQ PLAN THE PRODUCTION BUDGET, SCHEDULE

AND METHODS OF DELIVERY • CU CODE: CI – TVP-412S-0• INSTRUCTOR: MS FOO PIAO XU

The First Leap The Movie – Logistics Discussion,

Breakdown Script

There are 12 scenes“The First Leap”

CAST

Michael – Victim Harry -

Peter – Negotiator Angie -

PolicemanSCDF Driver Fireman

LOCATION

Marina Financial Centre

PERMITS

• Need to apply permits to have :

• Law enforcement

• Singapore Civil Defence

• Work on heights

• Employment of Safety Officer

• Logistics for caterer

• Logistics for Hot works / Electrical / Sets

TREATMENT

• A good looking guy wants to kill himself due to failing marriage and high debts and is very depressed.

• Will he kill himself? Will there be an end of the world?

ATMOSPHERE & MOOD OF THE MOVIE

• The mood is hot weather and a good sunny day

WARDROBE

• IT MUST BE DETAILED ENOUGH SUCH AS FOR EXAMPLE: Michael – wears a black Armani suit

with a red tie

PAGE COUNT FOR SCRIPT

• Page count for script is folded into eight parts that is how is counted.

BREAKDOWN SHEET

• A breakdown sheet consists of Production details that addresses all the needs that set needs for each scene.

HIRING / SOURCING AKA PROCUREMENT

• List down all the talent and resources you need on a page, One page is talent and the other is the resources / supplier list

FOUR STEPS OF SCRIPT BREAKDOWN

• Separate the script into digestible segments and regroup for easier comprehension

STEP 2 OF SCRIPT BREAKDOWN

• Re-Read the script with the purpose of noting down what are the necessary elements in each scene. • Where, When, Why, What and How?

STEP 3 OF SCRIPT BREAKDOWN

NOTE DOWN THE POSITIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONS) RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING EVERY NECESSARY ELEMENT IN EVERY SCENE

Example : What does the actor need? What are the props ? Clothes, Makeup etc

2nd Example – Movie or TV Sets, the type of atmosphere, the culture

STEP 3 PART 2

CATEGORIZING THE ELEMENTS IN A SCRIPT BREAKDOWN EXERCISE

Refer to categorizing the elements in a script breakdown exercise

Which Category does each of the item fall under?

STEP 4 SCRIPT BREAKDOWN

• The forth step of a script breakdown is transfer information that was noted down into a breakdown sheet.

SAMPLE OF THE BREAKDOWN SHEET BUDGET

• The sample for reference

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ABOUT SCRIPT BREAKDOWN

• Step 2 of Script breakdown is about strong indication on elements with greater impact on shooting schedule and budget, the most common example that needs attention and included for budget planning are: CAST, WARDROBE, HAIR AND MAKEUP.

WHAT IS A SLUG LINE.?

• SLUGLINE IS (Master scene heading etc. EXT OR INT, NOON• They are always found written at the beginning of each

scene.

VITAL PRE PRODUCTION

• Setting and Location will determine time and costs of everything:

• Logistics

• Transportation

• Set building

• Getting Licences and Permits to film, to obtain blocks etc

• Cast & Crew

• Catering of food and beverages

• Runner – very important

DUE DILIGENCE

• FACTORS TO STUDY

• GENRE

• SOUND STAGE VERSE PRACTICAL LOCATIONS

• SET AND STRIKE

• TIME

• ACCESSIBILITY

• EXPERTISE

CREATING THE BUDGET

• The budget from Pre Production to Delivery • The People creating are the Executive Producer and Production

Manager • Make sure you balance between shooting schedule and budget • The Hirer and Negotiator

BUDGET TERMS FOR FILM & TV

• The Above the Line costs

• The Below the line costs (Production and Post)

• Contingency

Insurance

Other Costs

INSURANCE

• CAST INSURANCE

• MAIN EQUIPMENT

• WORKMEN COMPENSATION

• TAPE AND FILM STOCK AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

• PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY

• PROPS, WARDDROBE AND SETS

ITEMS IN BUDGET

• items included in the budget

• The names of key creative positions

• The above the line costs the line costs – (Production and Post Production)

• The other costs, – legal fees, the contingency costs and insurance

• The clear indication on the time frame for the plan.

DO AND DON'TS FOR BUDGET

• Do not under budget • Have Realistic expectations• Always plan to have who are the key holders of positions • Give equal emphasis to all stages of production• Do NOT be casual when it comes to aspect to post production in

the budget

TIPS TO REMEMBER - PRODUCTION

• Organizational Skills • Planning – Plan everything ahead of time• Collection of all essential data on logistics and

transportation and manpower.

TIPS TO REMEMBER – PRODUCTION

• Requirements on set and off set• Financial Skills •Must have keen sense of the budget

TIPS TO REMEMBER - PRODUCTION

• Good Knowledge of Filming Requirements• Understanding Work experience on

production life and norms• Local Practices

TIPS TO REMEMBER – PRODUCTION

• Key documents – The Master Timeline, The Master Schedule, The Production Call Sheets

TIPS TO REMEMBER - PRODUCTION

• Production strip board