Producing and directing the short film and video / Peter W. Rea, David K. Irving.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rea, Peter W., author.

Contributor:

Irving, David K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Short films--Production and direction.

Short films.

Video recordings--Production and direction.

Video recordings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (406 p.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, Mass. : Focal Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product. This guide offers extensive examples from award-winning shorts and includes insightful quotes from the filmm

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Web Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Timeline; Chapter 1 Script; The Creative Producer; Developing the Script; Do Your Homework; What Is a Script?; What Does a Script Look Like?; Where Do Scripts Come From?; How Are Scripts Developed?; Adaptation; Legalities; Basic Guidelines for the Short Form; Collaboration; What Do You Do Now?; True Stories and Events; Director; Supervising or Performing Rewrites; Working with the Writer; Director as Storyteller; Story Questions; Scene Analysis; The Shooting Script

How Do Scripts Affect Budgets?Animation; Documentaries; Developing a Web Presence; Key Points; Chapter 2 Finance; Producer; Raising the Capital; Basic Fundraising Problems; Funding Options; Do Your Research; The Prospectus; Spending the Money Responsibly; The Digital Prospectus; General Fundraising Suggestions; Sources for Students; Student Fundraising Strategies; Director; Pitching the Project; The Elevator Challenge; Steps to a Successful Pitch; Key Points; Part I Preproduction; Chapter 3 Breakdowns; Producer; Breaking Down the Script; Production Book; Proper Script Format

Breaking Down the ScriptDirector; Storyboards and Floor Plans; Developing a Shooting Plan; The Final Word; Key Points; Chapter 4 Schedule; Producer (as Production Manager); Building a Stripboard; General Guidelines; Beginning the Schedule; Creating the Schedule; The First Day; Making the Day; Shooting During Preproduction; Locking the Schedule; Call Sheet; Scheduling Documentaries; Student Scheduling Tips; Web Presence for the Project; Director; Determining the Visual Plan; Coverage = Time = Schedule = Budget; Contingency Plans for Overages; Things Change; Key Points; Chapter 5 Budget

ProducerCreating a Budget; Production Value; Script and Budget; Who Creates the Budget?; Budgeting Software; The Budget Form; Beginning the Budget; Learn by Doing; Director; Shooting for the Moon; Key Points; Chapter 6 Crewing; Producer; Hiring the Crew; Who Hires the Crew?; When Do You Need a Crew?; How Big a Crew Do You Need?; Selecting the Crew; Key Crew Members; Developing the Right Chemistry; Web Presence; Director; Hiring the Crew; Director's Disease; Key Points; Chapter 7 Casting; Producer; Auditions; The Casting Director; The Basic Casting Steps; Added Benefits of Casting

Web PresenceDirector; Auditions; Casting; Audition Guidelines; Casting the Documentary; Key Points; Chapter 8 Art Direction; Producer; Assembling the Team; Production Design; The Art Department; Images Can Tell a Story; Responsibilities of the Art Department; Communication with the DP; Set Dressing; Props; Wardrobe; Makeup; Hair; Animation; The Producer's Role; Web Presence; Director; Creating a Look; Architect of Illusion; How to Define the "Look"; Breakdowns: Listen to the Script; Defining the Space with Visual Ideas; Camera Tests; Key Points; Chapter 9 Location; Producer

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612540677

9781136048340

1136048340

9781282540675

128254067X

9780080890029

0080890024

OCLC:

635293202