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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?
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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)
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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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