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Book SynopsisThis fully revised fourth edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the roles, procedures, and logistics of the film and digital video production process. Author Lorene M. Wales takes the reader from development and pre-production all the way to post-production, marketing and distribution, offering a hands-on approach suitable for projects of any budget and scale, explaining every stage and key role in the life of a film.
Focusing on how key roles shape the film production process, Wales guides filmmakers through the A-Z of making a film in today's industry and draws from insights and experiences from working filmmakers throughout. The book is practically focused and includes a wealth of sample checklists, schedules, budgeting, and downloadable forms and templates for practical use. The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to include a new chapter on how to break into the industry, expanded and updated sections on distribution (including theatrical and streami
Table of ContentsPART I. Development and Pre-Production 1. Media Development 2. The Producers 3. Script Breakdown and Scheduling 4. The Budget 5. The Production Team and Staff 6. The Production Office PART II. Production 7. The Director’s Team and 2nd Unit 8. Casting, Actors, Extras, and Stunt People 9. The Art Department 10. The Camera Department 11. Grip and Electric 12. The Sound Department 13. Visual Effects and Special Effects 14. The Wardrobe Department 15. Makeup and Hair 16. Locations 17. The Transportation Department PART III. Post-Production and Beyond 18. Post-Production 19. Music 20. Safety on Set 21. Legal Issues 22. Marketing and Distribution
