The three stages of production is:
1.     Pre-production: planning, scripting and storyboarding, production budget is finalised  etc
2.     Production: the main shooting
3.     Post-production: this is everything between production and creating the final piece such as editing.
There are 3 main stages to distribute a film:

•     Standard release

•     simultaneous release

•     straight to video release

  standard release:


There are many stages to producing a movie, involving many people to do many different jobs in a limited time. step one is to come up with the idea , without a story there can be no film. at first knowing every little detail of the film isn't necessary but just have a general concept of things, when you have this you can start to develop your idea into a film. When this is all sorted out you must lay out your story into 4 sections: beginning, middle, climax, solution/end. this is key so that your film is correctly structured and also easy for the viewer to follow. Once all the ideas and concepts are clear to everyone you can then sketch out your ideas on a story board. This will allow you to show what shots and movements you would like in your film. After this you can actually start to think about what the film may actually look like. You should always spend some time on what you want the 'look and feel' of the movie to be, for example 'matrix' has a yellow-green tone throughout the film. This enhanced the feeling of being 'digitalised' which fits exactly to the type of film it is.
You can then start to get a crew together, they will help you with everything and very important when making a film. It would be hard to do everything by yourself. Some of the roles include: director producer, camera men, sound and lighting men and editor. You will then need to cast your movie, you can hire anybody that suits the role you are creating. You can then start looking for a location to film in. This will be according to what your storyline is- it is generally better to find a natural setting rather than to spend your time to build a set.
After you have gathered your equipment and tested it you are ready to start filming!
When you are done filming all the shots you need for your film, you can go to your computer and start the editing process. This is very important and will allow you to create the movie you had in mind. Here is where you can also cut any shots you don't want and add all the effects and sound you need for your film to be a success.

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Film Industry Lesson 1

Production

There are many steps in the production of a film, first comes the conjuring of an idea which has to be solid and thoroughly thought over in order for it to remain consistently good throughout. After this comes many other stages which are all significant in the sense of creating a successful film; script writing, casting, shooting, editing, and finally the screening of the film. These are broken up into 3 major categories;

Pre-production:

Planning for the project is key, during this phase the film is segmented and broken down into individual scenes. The location, costumes, props, special effects and the cast are all decided. The script is then created and handed to the cast who are then given specific roles.

Production:

This is where the initial filming occurs, all the planning which took place in the pre-production process are put into use. The director uses many takes of the same scene as it allows them to pick the scene which best suits their depiction of perfection. They also have to make sure they complete the filming of a particular scene as they would be unable to recreate the scene exactly as it was.

Post production:

This is the final stage of production where editing is used to organise the film, add effect and add any finishing touches on. First of all, the editor decides on which shootings of the scenes he is going to use as more than one take was performed. The individual scenes are then put into chronological order and combined to form a continuous movie. This is a very difficult task due to the fact that the editor has to make the individual shots seem as though they are one, this is done by using various cuttings such as jump cuts and fades. The films last adjustments are made by adding music and other effects just before it is locked so no further modifications can be made.

Distribution

Distribution is an important aspect that is considerably important, if the film is released on a specific day of the week it is possible that it may be viewed by a larger mass.

Standard Release

The standard release is when the film is first screened in movie theatres and then, released in DVD's after about 16 and a half weeks. After a couple of years it is then released to air free on TV channels.

Simultaneous Release

Simultaneous Release is when the film is released on different medias at the same time or with very little difference in timing.

Straight to Video Release

This is when the film is released straight to DVD or Blu-Ray without being released in movie theaters. 

Internet Release

This is when the film is released on the internet without screening in theatres, this is more common amongst independent films.

Marketing 

Different types of Marketing

The marketing is dependent on the type of target audience, if they are targeting children the advertisement would be more likely to use advertisement which is implemented into popular children’s toys, whereas if it was aimed at teenagers then advertisement would be used on Facebook and YouTube.

  

•  Billboards
• Posters
• Bus Adverts
• Happy Meals 
• TV Adverts
•  DVD shops
• Trailers
• YouTube Adverts
• Internet Adverts 
• Facebook

Exhibition

This is also known as the screening, where the film is made public for the audience:

·                     Websites

·                     Cinemas 

·                     TV

·                     Hospitals

·                     DVDs

Film industry

Production

The first stage is called 'Pre-production' where all the planning for the project takes place. During this stage, the production is broken down into individual scenes and all the locations, props,costumes, special effects and cast are decided. The script is also written at this stage. A schedule for the film- makers and cast are arranged at this point for their specific role in the movie. 

The second stage is called the 'Production' where all the actual filming takes place. All the scenes which were planned in the 'pre production' stage are filmed at the locations they were planned to be set. The scenes are filmed several times to make things just the way the director imagines it to ensure good quality and perfection. This is also done to make sure that all necessary shots are taken as it is sometimes difficult or even impossible to go back and repeat certain events if the filming is incomplete when it comes to the 'post production' stage. 

Finally, the last stage is called 'Post production', where the film is put together by the editor. The first job of the film editor is to build a rough cut taken from the scenes based on individual shots (takes). The reason why editors use rough cuts is to select and order the best shots. The next step is to create a fine cut by getting all the shots to flow smoothly in a seamless story. Trimming (the process of shortening scenes by a few minutes, seconds or even frames) is done during this phase. Also all the music, graphics, menus, etc. are added in this stage. After the fine cut has been screened and approved by the director and producer, the picture is locked so that no further changes can be made. 

Distribution

Standard Release

The standard release is when the film is first screened in movie theaters and then, released in DVD's after about 16 and a half weeks. After a couple of years it is then released to air free on TV channels.

Simultaneous Release

Simultaneous Release is when the film is released on different medias at the same time or with very little difference in timing.

Straight to Video Release

This is when the film is released straight to DVD or Blu-Ray without being released in movie theaters. 

Internet Release

This is when the film is released on the internet without screening in theaters. 

Marketing 

Different types of Marketing

• Billboards
• Posters
• Bus Adverts
• Happy Meals 
• TV Adverts
•  DVD shops
• Trailers
• YouTube Adverts
• Internet Adverts 
• Facebook

Exhibition

The Audience get to see films through:

• Websites
• Cinemas 
• TV
• Hospitals
• DVDs

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