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9 Considerations When Producing A Film Schedule

You’ve produced your script and shot list. You’ve hired a production team to work with. You’ve got your talent in order. Now it’s time to produce a film schedule that will coordinate the efforts of all of the talented workers and crew members on shoot day. Make sure you consider these important factors when producing a film schedule.

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1. Plan Breaks, People Get Tired

You must account for fatigue. People will burn out their energy and get tired. Make sure that you’ve planned breaks. You need time for actors and crew to relax in-between big rushes of filming. 

2. Do it Right, NOW

The worst thing a producer or director can say is, “We’ll fix it in post.” This is so much more expensive in the long run. You’re better off doing it right the first time. Make sure that you have taken steps to plan and provide for time to shoot each shot or scene several times–this way you don’t have to “fix it in post.”

3. It’s Okay to Jump Around

Filming out-of-order is perfectly acceptable and natural! Actors can work around filming one scene to another. They don’t have to go in order from shot-to-shot. If it makes logical sense to film several different shots because the set is relatively the same–do it!

4. Choose Locations Wisely

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Anytime a single location can mirror several, you’ve done your homework! Choose the locations of your shoot wisely so that as you’re producing a film schedule you can keep talent and crew locally coordinated together. There’s nothing worse than locations that are far apart from one another on a single shoot day!

5. Keep Consistent Timing

You cannot film a morning shot at night! Make sure that as your producing your film schedule you’re also Googling the sunrise time and sunset time. You don’t want to find yourself taking added steps to balance lighting against the natural light of day.

6. Makeup Takes Time

Planning for makeup and hair is a big deal! Don’t leave 5 minutes for the entire cast to have their makeup completed! It just won’t work. Make sure that makeup is located nearby the location and that each individual has ample time to get their hair and makeup done prior to shoot.

7. Takes Risks Later in the Day

Have a risky shot? Wait to schedule it for later in the day! The later shots will allow several things to occur–you’ll have time for cast and crew to warm up, and you’ll not risk losing cast or crew to a stunt gone bad. If an actor gets injured early on, you’ll lose all that footage! Just schedule it later in your film schedule.

8. Hire a Crew

Hiring the right crew for the job is a huge factor to consider. Producing a film schedule before you’ve secured the appropriate crew members to work the set is a big no, no. Make sure that you’ve hired a crew that is the appropriate size and stature for your project.

9. Closely Monitor Weather

The weather can make or break your shoot day if you’re filming outdoors. Make sure that you closely monitor what’s happening and prepare. You should be able to see the weather in Google up to two weeks in advance, but this doesn’t mean that something may not go awry. Just make sure that if filming outside you have a backup plan for inclement weather. 

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