Film Production

*Editing
*Filming
*Crew
*Cast
*Set Locations
*Script
*Idea
*Production
*Food

The Production Process:

The production process is basically the stages that need to be complete in order to make a media product, From the initial idea to the final product. The process can be used in any type of media production including:

* Films

* Videos

* Television

* Audio Recording

Three main stages of production:

1) Pre-production: Planning, scripting & storyboarding, etc..

2) Production: The actual shooting/recording.

3) Post-production: Everything between production and creating the final master copy.

Other stages include:

Financing: This happens before pre-production, and involves budget forecasting, finding investors, etc.
Screenplay: This can be considered a separate stage before pre-production.
Distribution: After post-production, delivering the content to the audience - film prints,CD,DVD, etc..

Distribution

Distribution refers to how films get from editing houses to the audience.

Different methods of distribution include:

*Film festivals - to make a deal with producers

Marketing

*Online

*Buses

- Pedestrians are able to see new film releases whilst boarding the bus or walking down the street.

*Trains

*Magazines

- Front cover spreads to draw the consumers eye

Exhibition / Exchange

How do audiences get to see films?

* Theatrical Launch - Film is released in cinemas. A good opening weekend is crucial for the success of a film.

* Non Theatrical Licence - Aeroplanes, Hotels, Coaches

* Home Entertainment - Films are packed for release on digital media such as DVD, Blu Ray and made for available download.

* Pay/Subscription TV - Pay Per View, Videos on demand, Netflix, Sky, Virgin Media

* Licensed Merchandising - Rights sold to manufacturers of merchandise to use a brand on their products.

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