Production

Pre-Production:
It is the planning stage required before the actual production starts.
This stage begins when a writer presents a script or a pitch to a production company.
Then, they’ll search for a suitable director to work on the project, and by time they’ll
build the crew together.

1- Budgeting and Scheduling:

1. Analyzing the script & forecasting how much money will be needed and where.
2. The producer starts a production office for the film.
3. The production office will handle all the administrative work required throughout
the making of the film.
4. The assistant director helps create a detailed project budget with a script
breakdown.

2- Assembling the team:

The producer and the director start to choose their teams carefully to fit their work:
1. Production team (producers and management).
2. Assistant directors.
3. Director photography.
4. Production designer.
5. Sound Mixer.
6. Casting team.

3- Casting:
The casting director starts to cast with the help of the producer and the director the
movie cast is divided into:
1. Lead Cast.
2. Supporting Cast.
3. One Liner.
4. Extras.

4- Script Breakdown:
1. The assistant director pulls out every detail and element of the script ex: times of
the day, characters, props, costumes, special effects, and more.
2. He will also split each page of the script into 8 sections to gain a more detailed
understanding of how long a scene will take to shoot and how much it will cost.
5- Scouting for a location:
● The location scout with the help of the director and the cinematographer is
responsible for finding and securing suitable locations for filming that match the
director’s vision.
● They assess potential locations' practicality, aesthetics, and logistics, considering
factors like accessibility, lighting, permits, and costs.
● Then the tech scout and the department heads start checking the place.

6- Shooting Schedule and Timeline:

The assistant director starts putting a schedule and a timeline for the shooting phase
where he accounts for:
1. Cast and crew availability.
2. Consults with each department if there are any specific needs for each scene.
3. Equipment rentals.
4. Weather.
5. Time of the day.
6. Location availability.

7- Pre-Visualizing:
The director and the director of photography start to plan “How the film will look like?”
1. The director, cinematographer, and storyboard artist start to form the storyboard
of the film.
2. The production designer starts forming a visual palette, preparing the props,
setting the decoration, and setting construction.
3. The custom designer and custom team start to create the outfits suitable for
each role.

8- Paperwork:
The production office starts filling out all the paperwork and making sure that every legal
detail is covered with the actors, location, and more.

Production:
It starts by building the decor or with the first day of shooting the product.
According to the product, sometimes it overlaps with the pre-production and the
post-production.

1- Planning the Shoot:

Call Sheet:
It’s a document that outlines:
1. When and Where do the cast and crew need to arrive.
2. Day’s shooting schedule.
 3. The weather of each day.
4. Nearest hospital.
5. Key personal contact info.

Production Report:
It’s a document that aims to record basic info on what happened each day:
1. Scenes shot.
2. Unexpected expenses.
3. Delays.
4. And more.

2- The Setup:
1. It’s the stage where the crew (grip department, art department, production
designer, set dresser, etc..) works on preparing the location and equipment to
start shooting.
2. At that time, the actors start getting ready for shooting by styling their hair by the
hairdresser, applying makeup and any prosthetics if necessary by the makeup
artist, and wearing their customs with the help of the custom designer.
3. Before shooting, they’ll have the last rehearsal alongside the sound and camera
departments.

3- Start Rolling:
That is the stage where all the crew work together to shoot the scene with the cues of
the director and assistant director:
1. The production sound mixer starts recording.
2. The camera operator adjusts the camera and then starts rolling.
3. The assistant director ensures that all the extras are in their place.
4. With the director's call, the scene starts with “Action” and ends with “Cut”.

Post Production:
It’s the creation, assembling, and editing of the final product once the footage has been
captured.

1- Picture Editing:
The picture editing process consists of 3 main steps
1. First Cut: Assembly. The editor and the director review the raw footage, start
selecting the main takes, and place them in their general order.
2. Rough Cut: The editor refines the footage creating a more deliberate rhythm and
mood in each scene.
3. Fine Cut: In this step, much more precise editing decisions are made and the
main focus is on the frame.
If the editor, director, and producer are pleased with the cut then the picture is locked,
and the editor presents an edit decision list (EDL); a list of time codes and shot numbers
that allow a film to be re-edited and accessed across platforms if needed.

2- Additional Visuals:
The main focus in this step is on the visual effects (VFX); any imagery that is created or
manipulated that wasn’t captured during the live-action shoot.
Primary areas of VFX work:
1. Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)
2. Compositing: combining multiple images in a single frame, removing
backgrounds from green or blue screens, allowing for the replacement with other
images or environments, recording special effects, miniatures, and more.
3. Motion Capture: working on recorded live-action footage to create realistic CGI.
4. Coloring: in this step, the colorist works on
1. Color Correction (white balance, exposure, skin tones, and more).
2. Look Up Table (LUT): LUTs are commonly used to achieve specific color
effects and to ensure color consistency across different shots and scenes to
reach the desired aesthetic.
3. Color Grading which is used to style the footage in different ways and to help
build the mood of each scenes.
5. Motion Graphics: works on titles and basic animation.

3- Sound
The Sound in a movie consists of multiple steps including:
1. Sound Editing: the audio tracks of the film are cut together, the dialogue is
arranged and cleaned up, and necessary sound effects are added.
2. Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR): this step focuses on recording the
dialogue for certain scenes.
3. Dubbing: if the film is distributed to other countries dubbing occurs to record the
dialogue in other languages.
4. Additional sound effects.
5. Music: is created by the music composer and if there are pre-existing tracks the
music supervisor works on it and the music editor ensures that they’re all on the
same page with the director, producer, and the film's vision.
6. Mixing: the main target for mixing is to utilize the EQs to get the targeted
frequencies without sounding odd so different sounds all mesh together without
getting muddy, it also works on having different sound ranges suitable for the
movie and balancing between the loudest and quietest sounds.

Subject: Introduction To Television Production.

Prepared by: Verina Sameh Azer Salib.
Photography, Cinema, and Television Department Year 1.
Job Title Description Pre-production Production Post
Production

Producer The producer is responsible for managing ✔ ✔ ✔

the film’s financing, logistics, and overall
production, ensuring the project stays on
budget and schedule. They oversee hiring,
funding, and organizational aspects while
supporting the director’s creative vision.

Production A production manager oversees the ✔ ✔ ✔

Manager day-to-day operations of a film or TV
production, managing budgets, schedules,
and resources to ensure the project stays
on track and runs smoothly. They handle
logistics, personnel, and problem-solving
during the production process.

Director A director is responsible for overseeing the ✔ ✔ ✔

film's creative vision, guiding the cast and
crew, and shaping the story through visual
and performance elements. He also
ensures the script is translated into a
cohesive, engaging film.

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Assistant setting up, planning, and managing the
Director daily activities of the film crew. He also
creates a detailed budget for the project
with a script breakdown.

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Assistant assistant director and they’ll both work on
Director the call sheets for each shoot day with the
production coordinator.

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Director and selecting actors for a film, TV show, or
theater production. They collaborate with
the director and producers to match the
right talent to each role based on the
project's needs and vision.

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Scout and securing suitable locations for filming
that match the director’s vision.

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to life by drawing it to form the storyboard.

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Designer creating the visual concept of a film and
overseeing the design of sets, locations,
and props to ensure they align with the
story's tone and aesthetic.

Camera A camera operator is responsible for ✔ ✔ 𝓧

Operator capturing high-quality video or film footage
by operating the camera equipment and
ensuring proper framing, composition, and
movement to visually support the director's
vision.

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Assistant responsible for maintaining and adjusting
Camera the camera's focus during shooting, as well
as setting up, cleaning, and handling the
camera equipment to ensure it runs
smoothly throughout production.

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Assistant with info for each shot with its technical
Camera info.

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Sound Mixer capturing and balancing audio on set during
filming, ensuring that dialogue and sound
effects are recorded clearly and effectively.
They work closely with the sound crew to
manage microphones, monitor sound
levels, and address any audio issues in real
time.

Script The Script Supervisor is responsible for ✔ ✔ ✔

Supervisor keeping track of what parts of the script
have been filmed, noting any changes to
the script and sharing them with the editing
team, and pays close attention to the
continuity of the film.

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Operator positioning and holding the boom
microphone to capture clear audio,
primarily dialogue while ensuring the mic
stays out of the camera frame during
filming.
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Department setting up all necessary rigging (equipment
needed to hold up other equipment).

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Department creating the visual environment of a film or
TV production, including the design and
construction of sets, props, and
decorations. They collaborate with the
production designer to ensure that the
aesthetics align with the overall vision and
storytelling of the project.

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and props in the set in its place. He also
maintains the continuity from shot to shot,
ensuring the set looks the same in each
take.

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responsible for styling and maintaining
actors' hair to ensure their looks align with
the character's portrayal and the overall
aesthetic of the production.

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Artist appearances to fit characters, different time
periods, and settings, enhancing
storytelling through beauty, special effects,
and character creation while ensuring
continuity and safety on set.

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Designer reflect the characters' personalities, social
status, and the film's time period, helping to
visually tell the story and support the
director's vision.

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tion the entire post-production process,
Supervisor managing the workflow, budget, and
timeline to ensure the editing, sound, visual
effects, and final delivery of the project are
completed smoothly and on schedule.

Film Editor A film editor assembles and arranges the 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

raw footage into a coherent, engaging
story, cutting scenes, adjusting pacing, and
ensuring continuity while collaborating with
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and emotional impact.

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Editor organizing and managing raw footage,
helping take files, and inputting metadata.

Visual The visual effects supervisor oversees the ✔ ✔ ✔

Effects creation and integration of visual effects in
Supervisor a film or video project, collaborating with
the director and the VFX team to ensure
that the effects align with the overall vision
and enhance the storytelling.

Colorist A colorist is responsible for adjusting and 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

enhancing the color and tone of the footage
during post-production, ensuring visual
consistency, mood, and style that align with
the director's vision and the overall
aesthetic of the project.

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Sound sound design and editing process for a film,
Editor coordinating the work of sound editors and
designers, ensuring the integration of
dialogue, sound effects, and music aligns
with the director's vision and enhances the
overall audio experience.

Sound 𝓧 𝓧 ✔
Designer A sound designer is responsible for
creating, recording, and manipulating audio
elements, including sound effects and
ambient sounds, to enhance the storytelling
and emotional impact of a film, ensuring the
audio complements the visual experience.

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Dialogue (ADR) editor oversees the process of
Replacement recording and editing dialogue in
Editor post-production to replace or enhance the
original audio captured during filming,
ensuring clarity and sync with the visual
elements while maintaining the intended
performance of the actors.

Foley Artist A foley artist creates and records sound 𝓧 𝓧 ✔

effects in sync with the action on screen,
 using various props and techniques to
enhance the audio experience by adding
realistic sounds for footsteps, movements,
and other everyday noises to enrich the
film's atmosphere.

Music A music composer creates original musical May participate 𝓧 ✔

Composer scores and themes for films, television in the project’s
shows, or other media, enhancing the theme and
emotional tone and storytelling through tone.
carefully crafted melodies, harmonies, and
arrangements that complement the visuals
and narrative.

Music A music supervisor is responsible for ✔ ✔ ✔

Supervisor finding and obtaining pre-existing music for
the film ensuring that the chosen track
aligns with the project’s creative vision and
budget while managing clearance,
licensing, and fees.

Music Editor A music editor is responsible for selecting, May participate 𝓧 ✔

editing, and arranging music cues for a film in the musical
or television project, ensuring that the direction and
music fits seamlessly with the visuals and theme.
dialogue while collaborating closely with the
composer and sound team to achieve the
desired emotional impact and ensure that
they’re all having the same vision.

Subject: Introduction To Television Production.

Prepared by: Verina Sameh Azer Salib.
Photography, Cinema, and Television Department Year 1.