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DC 210 - Breaking Down a Script
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There is a MASSIVE amount of communication needed to get a film rolling. Every department needs to know what needs to be produced and by when. Coordination is key- if a prop, costume, crane or actor isn't on set when you're ready to roll on a scene, you just can't shoot the shot!
More importantly, you can't effectively budget a film until you've identified what you need. If it's a paying gig, it's even more important- if you go over budget, it's coming out of your pocket.
You can also create a document known as Day out of Days-
it tells you who or what is needed and on which days during the entire production.
First things First:
Break up the script into Scenes. If you've already done that (or your script formatting program has for you), get out your colored pencils.
Yes, colored pencils.
Draw a big line in between each scene in the script, seperating them on the page.
Now:
Identify ALL Elements
Highlight them with the Colored Pencils
This means anything that will be needed to shoot. Stuff like:
- Cast (RED)
- Vehicles / Animals(PINK)
- Props (PURPLE)
- Stunts (ORANGE)
- Special Effects (BLUE)
- Hair and Make-UP (*)
- Wardrobe (Circle)
- Extras (GREEN)
- Special Equipment (BOX)
- Actors
- Vehicles / Animals
- Props
- Stunts
- Special Effects (FX)
- Hair and Make-Up
- Wardrobe
- Extras
- Special Equipment
Now you're ready to plug that info into a breakdown sheet...
yes, there's more work.
Breaking Down a Script
Breaking down a script is the process of logging each significant element needed for the production of a scene. Stuff like:
- Cast
- Costumes
- Special Effects (FX)
- Cars
- Stunts
- Special Equipment
- the list goes on...
Huh?
Now if you're really organized,
you turn all of these sheets into a ONELINER...
CAST
VEHICLES
EXTRAS
All of this goes in your Production Binder- it's your Bible.
It should contain:
- the latest version of the script
- the schedule, oneliner and DOODs
- EVERYONE'S contact info- cast, crew, location owners, vehicle owners, emergency contacts- anyone needed
- any permits
- any contracts or agreements
It MAY contain:
- storyboards / overheads
- location photos
- business cards
- neighborhood filming notice flyers
- extra paper for notes, battle plans, maps, lunch orders, ect.
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