Shoots of all kinds require a lot of preparation. Whether you're making a short film or producing a commercial, having a shooting schedule is paramount. It will give you and your collaborators a plan and ensure that everyone is on the same page going into the big day. Let’s look at a typical shooting schedule format.Continue reading Shooting Schedule Format — A Quick Guide with Pro-Tips
Short films are unique in the sense that they’re usually produced under tighter budgets and stricter time-frames than their feature-length counterparts. As such, we thought it would be a good idea to break down how to make a short film schedule, so you can plan your production as efficiently as possible. By the end, you’ll have everything you need in order to create a short film schedule and stick to it.Continue reading Short Film Schedule Tips — How to Plan Your Entire Production
Imagine you arrive at an old abandoned warehouse to find everything covered in dust. But as you explore, you find a sparklingly clean thermos. You might guess that the thermos hasn’t been there for long, and that somebody might be exploring nearby. This is a valid inference. Or perhaps… the thermos has been trapped in time. This inference has no evidence to support its plausibility. Either way, they’re both inferences! But what does inference mean? We’re going to answer that question by exploring the history of the term alongside some examples. Lock in your final guesses now – let’s answer…
One of the most astounding facts of cinema is how long it takes to produce a movie that runs an hour and a half. How could something rather short in time take years to produce? How long does it take to make a movie? In this article, we’ll break down every phase of the filmmaking production process. We’ll also take a look at how long each phase typically takes in the production of a standard Hollywood studio film. From the birth of the concept to the final cut, here is every phase of the film production timeline. Continue reading How Long…
So you want to make a movie? Schedule a TV shoot? Launch some branded video content on your website?If you want to do any of these things chances are you have a lot on your plate. How do you begin to organize everything you need to keep everyone informed and execute your plan?Continue reading How to Plan a Shoot with Film & Video Production Calendar Software
Pablo Picasso once said, “Our goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan. There is no other route to success.” In the production world, every component depends on a clear, well-organized timeline. With the dawn of the online timeline creator, crew members can now easily structure and navigate the complex elements of a project.Continue reading How to Create an Online Film, Photo & Video Production Timeline [Free Template]
We all know that production is messy. Put a bunch of people in a room and you’re lucky if you can organize what to get for lunch. That’s where our Gantt chart Excel template comes in.Continue reading Mastering Your Production Calendar [Free Gantt Chart Excel Template]
Whether it’s a corporate video, a photoshoot, or a big budget adventure film, all productions are always fighting for resources. Not just money, but time. This is where film production calendar templates and software can save the day.Continue reading How Video Producers Use Film Production Calendar Templates and Software
