Video Production Paperwork, from Scripts to Schedules

Course details

Overlooking even one little piece of paperwork can spell ruin when it comes to video production. A simple oversight has the power to lead to other mistakes which, however small, can put you at risk of losing focus, going over budget, missing a deadline, or worse. In this course, join Rachel Longman, senior producer and videographer at RHED Pixel, as she takes you through all the finer points of video production paperwork, from scripts and schedules to shoot notes, prop and gear lists, stage plans, permissions, call sheets, and more.

Learn about the most important documents to organize beforehand so you have everything ready on the day of your shoot. Find out why gathering all the details ahead of schedule can optimize the limited time you have on set. As you prepare, Rachel breaks down the parts of a successful production day to help you stay focused exactly where it counts, protecting your time, workflow, and creative energy so your production gets the full attention it deserves.

Concepts

Introduction

Why should you not skip the paperwork
Using the exercise files

Creating Video Scripts

What to include in your scripts
Where to start when creating a script
Final script to-dos

Creating Storyboards

Why do you need storyboards
What to include in your storyboards

Creating a Video Shot List

Why do you need a shot list
Commonly used video production terms
What to include in your shot list
Where to start when creating a shot list
Building a shot list

Creating a Video Production Schedule

What to include in your video production schedule
Where to start when creating a video production schedule
Final video production schedule to-dos

Creating Shoot Notes

Why do you need shoot notes
Where to start when creating shoot notes
Final shoot note to-dos

Important Production Day List

Creating a gear list
Creating a prop and wardrobe lists
Creating talent breakdowns
Creating a staging plan

Securing Permissions

Securing production releases

Creating a Call Sheet

What to include in your call sheet
Creating different versions of your call sheet
Final call sheet to-dos

Conclusion

Final paperwork to-dos before your production day