Planning and Pre-Production

Unit 6: Visual Production

Contents

o Production Schedule
o Script / Shooting Script
o Storyboard
o Props List
o Crew List
o Location Recces
o Clearances and Confirmations
o Contingency Plan
Production Schedule
Please include location, time of film, what you are filming and teams members
including actors

Date: 10th – 16th February

Monday Tuesday Wednes Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Planning / Planning /
idea storyboards
generation

Date: 17th – 23rd February

Monday Tuesday Wednes Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Planning Planning Finalise Film Film Film
Planning
Actor Actor Actor
(James) (James) (James)
Shooting Shooting
in at house
Oxford (if
unable
to on
Thurs)

Date: 24th – 1st March

Monday Tuesday Wednes Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Re-film if Re-film if Edit Edit Edit
needed needed
Actor Actor
(Contingency (Contingency
actor) actor)
Date: 2nd – 6th March
Monday Tuesday Wednes Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Edit First Edit Edit Edit Film/edit
Deadline
Music Video Shooting Script
Description of visuals
A young man sat down, arguing with a
girl. He stands up as they argue and the
camera pans around them in a
complete circle.
An argument between a couple,
shouting (muted).
The guy walks out, slamming the door
behind him and pausing to look at the
shut door.
Camera movement throughout
Piano, no drums
Cut to following the character from
behind
Main character moves away from the
door heading outside.
Camera following behind
Cut in front
He walks through the street, lip syncing
to camera.
He gets on the train, heading through
crowds of people.
Looks at phone while sat on train.
Deletes contact of ex.
Throws phone away.
Imagery of trains and travel throughout
Lyrics
This is the last time
That I will say these words
I remember the first time
The first of many lies
Sweep it into the corner
Or hide it under the bed
Say these things they go away
But they never do
Something I wasn't sure of
But I was in the middle of
Something I forget now
But I've seen too little of
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
This is the last time
That I will show my face
One last tender lie and
Then I'm out of this place
So tread it into the carpet
Or hide it under the stairs
Just say that some things never die
Well I tried and I tried
Leaving train station
Taking in everything around him
He looks into a store window and the
girl appears in the reflection beside him.
He shakes it off and walks inside the
store.
Looking through stores,
He tries on new clothes and tries to find
a new style.
Montage sequence
Coming out of shops
Walking through busy street
Walking through field
Walking through quiet street
Camera moves around him in a circle
again
Camera pans to the guy still stood
looking at the slammed door. He never
left.
He reaches for the handle and walks
back inside.
Something I wasn't sure of
But I was in the middle of
Something I forget now
But I've seen too little of
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
Instrumental
The last time
You fall on me for anything you like
Your one last line
You fall on me for anything you like
And years make everything alright
You fall on me for anything you like
And I, no I don't mind
Props List

Item Item Description Who uses it When it is used

Phone A mobile phone with a James On the train

fake contact labelled
with a heart. And a
background image of
Evie and James
together.
Various Lots of different items of James In the store
clothing (inc clothing for James to
hat) consider and try on in
the store
Crew List

Person Role Dates Needed

Me (Libby Clark) Producer All dates

James Pearce Actor 20th – 22nd February

Evie Stonehouse Actor 20th – 22nd February

Location Recce
Reading train station

Type of room/area:

Train Station

Location Address:

37-43 Blagrave St, Reading

Sat Nav details (Post code):

RG1 1PZ

Nearest Bus stop:

Blagrave Street

Lighting Information: Solutions:

 Natural lighting outside  Shoot at the same time of day
 Artificial inside to keep lighting consistent
 Weather and time dependent  Shoot at a certain time to get
 Car lights the best lighting possible
 Streetlamps  Check weather beforehand
 Bring external lighting
 Use a bounce to reflect/deflect
natural lighting
 Consider the type of light
indoors (E.g. fluorescent)
Sound Information: Solutions:
 Cars  Use a mic
 People  Re-record any sound needed
 Trains  Music video – sound not a key
 announcements factor
 Use speaker so actor can hear
lyrics

Power Information Solutions:

 No power outlets in station  Charge batteries in advance
 Outlets on train  Bring multiple batteries
  Use rechargeable batteries (can
charge on train)

Hazards Solutions:
 Big crowds  Make sure everyone is aware of
 Stairs and escalators (trip) the layout before hand
 Bad weather  Check weather before hand
 Trains  Provide shelter (umbrellas)
 Film at a quiet time of day
 Stay away from the edge or busy
platforms.

Location Recce
Oxford High Street
Type of room/area:

City Centre / high street

Location Address:

High St, Oxford

Sat Nav details (Post code):

OX1 4BW

Nearest Train Station:

Oxford Parkway

Nearest Bus stop:

High Street (Stop T1)

Lighting Information: Solutions:

 Natural lighting  Shoot at the same time of day to
 Weather and time dependent keep lighting consistent
 Car lights  Shoot at a certain time to get
 Streetlamps the best lighting possible
 Light from shops  Check weather beforehand
 Bring external lighting
 Use a bounce to reflect/deflect
natural lighting
Sound Information: Solutions:
 Cars  Use a mic
 People  Re-record any sound needed
 Shops  Music video – sound not a key
 Wind factor
 Use speaker so actor can hear
lyrics

Power Information Solutions:

 No power outlets  Charge batteries in advance
 Potential outlets in shops (e.g.  Bring multiple batteries
coffee shops)  Use rechargeable batteries
 Use a generator to power
equipment
Hazards Solutions:
 Big crowds  Make sure everyone is aware of
 Uneven ground the layout before hand
 Bad weather  Check weather before hand
 Cars  Provide shelter (umbrellas)
 Film at a quiet time of day
 Have someone watch for cars


Location Recce
Bedroom Type of room/area:

Bedroom

Location Address:

1 Fitzroy Crescent

Woodley

Sat Nav details (Post code):

RG5 4EU
nearest Train Station:

Winnersh triangle
Nearest Bus stop:

Colemansmoor lane foot

Lighting Information:
 Overhead lighting (Fluorescent)
 Natural lighting from windows
 Lamp (Fluorescent)
Sound Information:
 Other household members
 Running water next door
Power Information
 power outlet (x4)
 Rechargeable camera batteries
Hazards
 Family members interrupting
 Power outage
 Electrocution
 Tripping hazards (wires)
Solutions:
 Use the white balance camera setting
for fluorescent
 Bring external lighting
 Film at a certain time of day
 Film with lights off
 Close curtains
Solutions:
 Warn other household members before
filming
 Turn hot water off to avoid water tank
running
Solutions:
 All power outlets off unless in use
Solutions:
 Warn family members in advance
 Power outlets off unless in use
 Unplug unused leads
 Ensure all plugs work
 Wires taped down
Location Recce

Reading Town Centre (Contingency location)

Type of room/area:

Public town (shopping centre)

Location Address:

Broad Street

Reading

Sat Nav details (Post code):

RG1 2
Nearest Train Station:

Reading train station (RDG)

Nearest Bus stop:

King’s Road

Lighting Information: Solutions:

 Natural light  Shoot at the same time of day to keep
 Streetlamps lighting consistent
 Shot lights  Shoot at a certain time to get the best
 Traffic lights lighting possible
 Car lights  Check weather beforehand
 Weather and time dependant  Bring external lighting
 Use a bounce to reflect/deflect natural
lighting

Sound Information: Solutions:

 Cars  Pre-record sound
 People  Use a microphone to pick up sound
 Shops more effectively
 Wind  Film at a quieter time of day
 Film by building to shelter from wind

Power Information Solutions:

 No power outlets  Use battery operated equipment
 Power from shops  Ensure batteries are charged in
 Charge batteries in coffee shops advance
 Charge batteries in coffee shops if
needed
  Use a generator to power equipment
Hazards Solutions:
 Cars  Check weather beforehand
 Bad weather  Provide shelter (shops or umbrellas)
 People  Film at a quieter time of day
 Uneven ground (curbs)  Have someone watch for cars
 Check ground before filming

Clearances and Confirmations

You need confirmation emails from everyone that is featuring in your music
video. Please screenshot these emails including the dates and times they are
agreeing to paste them below.
If you are filming somewhere that requires permission, please obtain
permission and paste the confirmation below.

Contingency Plan
What are your plans for if something goes wrong? What back up actors,
locations and equipment do you have?
Back up location – Reading town centre

Location Recce
Type of room/area:

Public town (shopping centre)

Location Address:

Broad Street

Reading

Sat Nav details (Post code):

RG1 2
Nearest Train Station:

Reading train station (RDG)

Nearest Bus stop:

King’s Road
Lighting Information: Solutions:
 Natural light  Shoot at the same time of day to keep
 Streetlamps lighting consistent
 Shot lights  Shoot at a certain time to get the best
 Traffic lights lighting possible
 Car lights  Check weather beforehand
 Weather and time dependant  Bring external lighting
 Use a bounce to reflect/deflect natural
lighting

Sound Information: Solutions:

 Cars  Pre-record sound
 People  Use a microphone to pick up sound
 Shops more effectively
 Wind  Film at a quieter time of day
 Film by building to shelter from wind

Power Information Solutions:

 No power outlets  Use battery operated equipment
 Power from shops  Ensure batteries are charged in
 Charge batteries in coffee shops advance
 Charge batteries in coffee shops if
needed
 Use a generator to power equipment