Chapter_5_The_Production_Process_-_Preproduction

Scriptwriting

The process of planning and writing the script that forms the basis of a production.

Preproduction

The stage of the production process that involves planning and preparation before actual filming begins.

Single-column format

A script layout where all video and audio information is contained in a single main column.

Two-column format

A traditional television script format that provides shot-by-shot details, used for clarity among production crew.

Sluglines

Header lines in a script that indicate the scene's location and time (e.g., INT/EXT, location name, DAY/NIGHT).

Action blocks

Sections of the script that describe what is happening in the scene and the characters involved.

Character cues

Indications of which character is speaking in a script, presented in uppercase before the dialogue.

Dialogue

The spoken words of characters in a script, including indications for how they should be delivered.

Storyboarding

The process of creating visual representations of sequences in a script through sketches.

Budget

A detailed financial plan that outlines the costs associated with producing a video.

Location scouting

The process of searching for and selecting appropriate locations for filming.

Set design

The process of creating and constructing the physical settings where filming takes place.

Props

Objects used by actors in a film or theatrical production.

Shooting script

A detailed version of the script that outlines the specific elements for the production shoot.

Basic camera instructions

Notes in the script that detail the camera movements and shot types for filming.

Contributory sources

References to additional materials like videotape, graphics, and remote feeds appearing in the program.