Video production planning is a fundamental component in the organization of an audiovisual project. Beyond being a simple tool, it mainly serves as a communication support, reflects a strategy and imposes a working method. It must therefore correspond to the values that the team defends, to customer expectations and to be effective. Smartvideo shows you how to establish a video production and shooting plan that meets these criteria.
How important is an effective video shooting plan?
First of all, the filming schedule allows clients to have a clear vision of the stages of making the film. It helps to answer various questions, particularly when the making of the film moves to the actual shooting stage. It also offers the possibility of structuring the entire production process and is one of the keys to setting the marketing objectives to be achieved with video.
Secondly, the filming plan makes it possible to clearly define the roles of the different actors involved in the project: director, assistants, etc. In video shootings, each participant plays a specific role. These can sometimes intertwine and cause confusion.
Therefore, it is important to specify the tasks of each actor in advance to streamline exchanges and collaboration within the team. To do this, you need to develop an effective video production plan and use the right scheduling tools. Since the shooting plan for a film is a central issue for its success, it must also be dynamic and take into account the realities on the ground, as well as the requirements of your clients.
More importantly, your filming plan must be flexible in order to adapt to possible constraints and take new elements into account. Your filming schedule must also incorporate the stages of audiovisual production, as well as tools that allow you to modify the plan and share it instantly.
What steps should a film shooting schedule include?
There are various steps required to create a filming plan that works. SmartEvo presents them to you here.
Preparing for the shoot
It takes place when the film’s shooting script is finalized. Preparing for the shoot involves:
- to establish a budget,
- to determine the filming locations,
- to collect all the information necessary to carry out the project.
At this stage, we also determine the members of the team to be put in place (director, assistants, actors). We also prepare costumes, sets, etc. In filmmaking, the script is a document that includes detailed instructions to follow. These instructions help determine how camera shots, props, photos and sets will be used. In itself, the shooting script can also be considered as the combination of an outline and a list of shots to follow.
Unlike the script which strictly follows the narrative of the films, this document is written to meet the needs of the crew members during principal photography. It must specify scene numbers, camera shots, elements to be filmed, special effects, stunts, etc.
Typically, after establishing the budget, the director approaches television and production companies to obtain financing.
The filming
This step includes imaging and involves all members of the team. Therefore, rigor is essential. Everyone must be in their place and do their job in accordance with the filming schedule, otherwise the expected initial costs will explode. Here, the director, in mutual agreement with the team leaders, must keep an eye on things and impose implacable discipline.
Post-production
This stage is essentially focused on the editing of the audiovisual production. Since each scene has several shots, the editor and his assistants must sort to retain the right tracks. They then perform sound sync because the sound is recorded separately from the image while each scene is taken.
They then proceed with the editing taking into account the lighting, the soundscape, the dialogues, the voice-overs, etc. This long-term work can last several months. Finally, they calibrate the film by adjusting the levels of black, lighting, colors, etc.
Which tool should be integrated into an efficient film production plan?
To create an effective filming plan, it’s best to integrate collaborative solutions. They will allow you to follow the progress of your filming process in real time and make your plan a dynamic communication medium. Among the solutions that meet this criterion, we distinguish Smartvideo management software.
In addition to optimizing audiovisual production planning, this software allows you to centralize all process-related tasks. It offers you the possibility of having better fluidity in the management of your projects and of optimizing the work of all of your teams. Thanks to its functionalities, it secures and improves the accessibility of information to project participants.
For audiovisual content producers, Smartvideo software represents the ideal tool to effectively manage the workload required by this profession. And for good reason, it simplifies exchanges with teams, service providers and all participants who must be involved in the creation of content. It also includes all the features necessary for successful filming, as well as the creation of a coherent and fluid video production.
Apart from these players, this product can be used if you are an administration, a television channel or even a company wishing to create presentation videos to boost your sales. If you are a club, league or sports federation, you can also use this software.
What steps should a film shooting schedule include?
There are various steps required to create a filming plan that works. Smartvideo presents them to you here.
Preparing for the shoot
It takes place when the film’s shooting script is finalized. Preparing for the shoot involves:
- to establish a budget,
- to determine the filming locations,
- to collect all the information necessary to carry out the project.
At this stage, we also determine the members of the team to be put in place (director, assistants, actors). We also prepare costumes, sets, etc. In filmmaking, the script is a document that includes detailed instructions to follow. These instructions help determine how camera shots, props, photos and sets will be used. In itself, the shooting script can also be considered as the combination of an outline and a list of shots to follow.
Unlike the script which strictly follows the narrative of the films, this document is written to meet the needs of the crew members during principal photography. It must specify scene numbers, camera shots, elements to be filmed, special effects, stunts, etc.
Typically, after establishing the budget, the director approaches television and production companies to obtain financing.
The filming
This step includes imaging and involves all members of the team. Therefore, rigor is essential. Everyone must be in their place and do their job in accordance with the filming schedule, otherwise the expected initial costs will explode. Here, the director, in mutual agreement with the team leaders, must keep an eye on things and impose implacable discipline.
Post-production
This stage is essentially focused on the editing of the audiovisual production. Since each scene has several shots, the editor and his assistants must sort to retain the right tracks. They then perform sound sync because the sound is recorded separately from the image while each scene is taken.
They then proceed with the editing taking into account the lighting, the soundscape, the dialogues, the voice-overs, etc. This long-term work can last several months. Finally, they calibrate the film by adjusting the levels of black, lighting, colors, etc.
Which tool should be integrated into an efficient film production plan?
To create an effective filming plan, it’s best to integrate collaborative solutions. They will allow you to follow the progress of your filming process in real time and make your plan a dynamic communication medium. Among the solutions that meet this criterion, we distinguish Smartvideo’s video project management software.
In addition to optimizing audiovisual production planning, this software allows you to centralize all process-related tasks. It offers you the possibility of having better fluidity in the management of your projects and of optimizing the work of all of your teams. Thanks to its functionalities, it secures and improves the accessibility of information to project participants.
For audiovisual content producers, SmartEvo software represents the ideal tool to effectively manage the workload required by this profession. And for good reason, it simplifies exchanges with teams, service providers and all participants who must be involved in the creation of content. It also includes all the features necessary for successful filming, as well as the creation of a coherent and fluid video production.
Apart from these players, this product can be used if you are an administration, a television channel or even a company wishing to create presentation videos to boost your sales. If you are a club, league or sports federation, you can also use this software.