Film Industry
Production- At this stage everything needed for the film is planned
and designed. There are three stages in production, pre-production,
production and post-production. Pre- production is the stage in which all the planning for the project takes place. During
pre-production, the production is broken down into individual scenes and all
the locations, props, cast members, costumes, special effects and visual
effects are identified. The script, if not already complete, is written at this
stage. Production the stage at which all the filming is carried out. All scenes
planned out in pre-production are filmed at the relevant locations. Each scene
is filmed as many times as the director deems fit, to ensure the best quality
scenes will be used to construct the film. This is where the strength of the
pre-production work is put to the test. Post production This is the stage in
which the film is assembled by the editor. The first job of the film editor is
to build a rough cut taken from sequences (or scenes) based on individual
"takes" (shots). The purpose of the rough cut is to select and order
the best shots. The next step is to create a fine cut by getting all the shots
to flow smoothly in a seamless story.
Exhibition - Cinemas fall into 1 of 2 categories: national
chains; and independent exhibitors. The specific programming will depend on the
target audience, with large chains often filling their multiplexes with
blockbuster fare and individual independents more likely to cater to art-house
crowds.
In terms of shorts, a
distributor is an individual or organisation who will represent your film at
festivals and markets around the world and who will attempt to sell it to
television
