shooting schedule
A shooting schedule allows you to plan what to film and when to film during the production phase. Generally the assistant director is in charge of constructing and organising the shooting schedule who then reports to the production manager. They in turn are in charge of managing the production schedule.
Using a shooting schedule ensures that events are kept in order and take place at the right time during filming. It is also used so the film crew, actors and supporting staff are doing everything in the correct order and allows them to keep track of events. Schedules also notify them on deadlines and release dates.
Each part of the film must be broken down in the correct order on the shooting schedule. The cost of filming each part is noted so that producers do not exceed the budget and the length of time required to film each part is also recorded so that producers and directors know how long it will take to complete the full project.
Using a shooting schedule ensures that events are kept in order and take place at the right time during filming. It is also used so the film crew, actors and supporting staff are doing everything in the correct order and allows them to keep track of events. Schedules also notify them on deadlines and release dates.
Each part of the film must be broken down in the correct order on the shooting schedule. The cost of filming each part is noted so that producers do not exceed the budget and the length of time required to film each part is also recorded so that producers and directors know how long it will take to complete the full project.
TO INCLUDE IN A SHOOTING SCHEDULE:
- The date for filming
- The actors being used on that day
- The extras
- The props needed in the scene
- Location
- Costumes needed in the scene
- Makeup
- Special effects
- Camera techniques
- Specialist equipment
- Vehicle/ animals
A breakdown sheet normally follows a shooting schedule. Each scene in a film will have a breakdown sheet, having a more detailed plan including the:
Below is an example of a breakdown sheet.
- Date
- Script page
- Scene number
- page count
- Location or setting
- Synopsis for each scene
- Time of day
- Interior or exterior
- script day
Below is an example of a breakdown sheet.
Here is an example of a good shooting schedule:
Here is a more simple shooting schedule which could be improved by having camera notes or a description of what is meant to take place in each scene: