Unit 4 Learning Aim B

Source personal needed and availability 

What are the key differences between the casting process for a professional film and the casting process for a sixth form film.

There are many differences in professional film casting and the casting process at sixth form for example casting for a professional film there will be a lot of key factors that will be considered  like appearance, training and the skills suitable for that role this is what will help the director and the casting director narrow down there decision. And then on the other hand in a sixth form casting process there are less of the professional effect and less personal for example neither casting directors or either agents are involved. Typically the students will have a more or likely no budget meaning they would use for example posters to promote the casting or even social media this can benefit as it can reach different ranges of age. For sixth formers at such a young age it may be hard to find the personal for the specific roles of the film so they could use drama schools and clubs as there is such a high amount of talented roles there which the means the casting for the sixth form would be achieved. Simerly as casting at a sixth form is hard to be heard they will have to use facilities of the sixth form to make leaflets and posters etc and put out notices on social media. 

What channels are available for a film, maker at the sixth form level which will maximise the chances of casting successfully 

 

Sourcing available finance

Sourcing available finance
Main task
Key questions
What do you have available to you through your sixth form film department to enable you to make your 5 minute short drama
Through using the schools film department this allows me to have a wide range of equipment and resources which I can use in my short drama For example even the availability to use props and film on the school premises as well being able to use my teachers advise and the other students around me will really benefit the drama as a whole as everyone will have different options and new ideas to pick up on.Not only will the knowledge of the teachers help me but also the advanced to equipment to help me execute this drama the right way for example some equipment could be cameras as a whole as well as camera key like tripods and different grips to help me stabilise and complete the shot successfully. Not only this but also the complexed editing software will allow me to smoothly edit the scenes together and add any sound effects etc.
If you weren't attached to a sixth form what procedures would you follow as an independent film producer to get the money for your film 
If I was in this position I would either use family and friends to get the money tighter or use the BFI network this is a funding scheme this a scheme that can help writers directors from all ages to achieve there goal in the film industry they typically support films that bring exciting new voices to the screen and also help to advance the careers of the film makers down the line. Simerly another funding scheme is Shore Scripts this is a company that funds filmmakers both in the US and UK making it more eligible and accessible for more people this also allows the company to target more customers but there is a requirement for the script length it must be between 2-30 pages. Shore Scripts say that the minim amount they would grant is £10,000 and the maximum is £15,000

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A2 The formats for pre-production processes
Templates for scripts-
A screenplay is written by screenwriters for the film there are three main components are character, plot and theme these three are important key components to what makes a successfully screenplay which leads to a successful production as a whole.
What is a slug line-Which can also be called a master scene heading it commonly is at the start of every scene. A slug line has many of elements that are key to a successful slug line INT/EXT this shows weather the scene or the short is took inside or outside, TIME this prefebley mentioned about usually day or night this is where it will be clarified for example weather it is morning or evening etc. The slug line is very important as it can have a positive effect on the production as a whole it helps the director and the rest of the team know what to follow and where the shot is being taken.
written storyboards or visual storyboards-
A storyboard can be clarified as a graphic organiser which consists of many images and illustrations which are displayed in images of a certain sequence it mainly resembles how the story will flow and it helps the director to see how the shots come together in the real thing, it can also help the director and there crew realises where there are problems in the production and the scenes and how they flow together.
A storyboard is what should help the director and the camera crew etc and the crew as a whole realise and follow the scenes in a certain order that they know flows and makes the film smooth and good, there are many benefits to what a storyboard brings to the production some in which is its easy to follow if it is structured in the right way which gives the crews a idea to follow.
Visual storylines vs written storylines 
What is a visual storyline-It is commonly a story that is told through visual media there are many types of media that can be used are photography, illustration, or video and they both help cast and crew to understand what the director wants in the film, this includes where characters and set in the frame is placed, this can also include props. And then on the other hand a written storyline is commonly represented through a screenplay. Depending on the director’s background, not just in film, helps them to pick what they like best; written or visual. Every director has a different skill set therefore they are stronger in some elements and weaker in others. Other directors trained and have an art background, therefore they help out with the sets and have a clear vision when reading the script for the first time, compared to other directors who don’t know what they should do for a set so they ask the team for help.
A3 The functions of pre-production processes 
Revising and discounting ideas- 
Overall deciding the prodction idea can be hard so there are a wide range of techniques in place which helps the director or the prodcuer narrow down to one idea and start tyhe pre prodcutiopn stages for example on method is SWOT analysis this stands for strengths,weakeness,oppurtuniyty and threats by using SWOT it will help them be able to establish which ideas they want to takeforward so bassically the strengths are the characteristics that that give an advanatage over others like competiors,weakness are where the idea isnt so strong and then oppertunites are the featurs that can be used to promote the prodcut etc adverts and then lastly threats are simplifed as the features that cause problems for exaple where idea might be simular to a competior.
Another method which can be used is the descion matrix this involves thinking about what factors are important in choosing the best idea and giving these a point score and a rank orderUsually the idea with the highest point score is the idea that should be taken forward.
Another method is feedback this is doing research and finding out information on current customers and new customers and see what there opion on the idea and if they would watch as that is the most important to thing to know which can then result in sales as it will be purchased to watch.https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zxyxtyc/revision/12Visualizing content-
Previsualisation-This is the process when the producer will visualize complex scenes typically in a movie before filming an example of previsualisation can be story boarding,revis helps the Director of Photography, some crew ad even the Editor understand the camera direction, shot compositions and edit of a scene.
What is a visual story line
Establishing feasibility (expertise, costs, timescale, logistics) 
Speclitsits are normal hired because there specfic role or strength in that area of rpodcution they can typically be hired to oversee highly techniqual skills and jobs which another member of the crew can do or to even train not so highly skilled memebers of the crew how to havw strong areas in prodution,technical spealislist are the people that are nessecery to succsefully produce a certain scnece or part of the prodcution for example if a plane scece is needed they will need a speclist plane driver etc.Another speclistst is speclist trianers for example in a fight scene they actors will need to know how to fight and it is the trainers job to teach them in a short period of time how to do it and make the prodcution look good.They is also experts that may need to be recurited for example to give the prodcuer accrtute facts and information whioch he can put into his prodcution to make it look as realstic as possible.
Costs
The BFI network commonly fund short films with there funding programe it is open to surporting a wide range of films and genres it helps up in coming prodcuers to get realised and bring new ideas to the prodcrtuion and the industry they fund the short film maker with around £15,000.overall the BFI assistion has a funding programe to which they wantr to help up in coming proedcuers kick start there carrer and get noticed by big compnaies 
Timescales 
Timescales are the overall deadline for the product as a whole,the are many issues that can affect a media production for example lack of facilitates,personal and equipment,when making any media production the producers and the key crew members need to ensure they have availability of personal and time needed.Each of the crew members are selected for there reliability and ability to fulfill responses and meet tight deadlines,if this fails in one department or more this can have a domino  effect meaning the other departments will nsuffer over one departments mistakes.  A production schedule is broken down as a project plan of how much money is spent over a given timescale,the scheduling process starts whit the script which then spoken down and this is done scene by scene this will also include the breakdown of the grips and props and camera and the crew needed for each scene this is all broken down on a breakdown sheet this also helps the different departments to know when they are needed and what equipment they need.
A4 The purposes of pre-production documentation
Adherence to codes of practice and regulation

                         

A3 The functions of pre-production processes

Visualizing content
 Previzualisation-This is the process when the producer will visualize complex scenes typically in a movie before filming an example of previzualisation can be story boarding,Previs helps the Director of Photography, some crew, and even the Editor understand the camera direction, shot compositions and edit of a scene.
What is a visual story line


                         

A1 the functions of pre production processes

Formats for pre production

What is screenplay and three main componentsA screenplay, or script, is a written work by screenwriters for a film, television program or video game. These screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression and dialogues of the characters are also narrated.