The Film Chain
PRODUCTION
Production is the process of making a film. The stages involved include:
Development: This is when the story and plot is planned, and how the narrative is carried out. Ideas can be gathered from inspiration from arts such as books, songs etc. This is also when drafted scripts are put together. Once the majority of the development phase is over, the producer must then "pitch" the idea to potential businesses in order to get finances to cover the budget of the film.
Development: This is when the story and plot is planned, and how the narrative is carried out. Ideas can be gathered from inspiration from arts such as books, songs etc. This is also when drafted scripts are put together. Once the majority of the development phase is over, the producer must then "pitch" the idea to potential businesses in order to get finances to cover the budget of the film.
Pre-production: This is the planning of the clip. Props are designed and the producer must hire a "crew" to work alongside them behind the scenes. Actors are also casted during this time period after possible auditions.
Production: This is the filming, where cinematography is mostly taken into consideration. The director has most of the control over this. Crew members such as photographers, lighting and make up artists are vital at this stage.
Post-production: This is when the film is edited. All shots are put into an entertaining sequence in the hopes that it will be "big" alongside the producer's target audience.
Some major producers in America include Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino.
DISTRIBUTION
Distribution is "the process of making a film available to an audience." Usually when distributing a film, this job is performed by a professional film distributor instead of a producer/director etc. Traditionally, films are shown in cinemas and then released on DVD or Blu-Ray, where viewers can purchase the film to watch as many times as they like. However, with the sudden increase in the use of the Internet, a lot of films are made available to watch online or "to rent". Film festivals also allow distributors to see who their actual audience is which allows them to decide on a good date to release it in cinemas. For example, a film that is targeted more towards children would be more likely to be released in cinemas during school holidays or the weekend rather than on an actual school day. Film distribution is essential as it gets the film out there. By gaining more recognition, the crew earn more money. Without a distribution deal, the film may not be seen by as many people as there could have been and it could end up as a wasted opportunity.
MARKETING
Some examples:
Production: This is the filming, where cinematography is mostly taken into consideration. The director has most of the control over this. Crew members such as photographers, lighting and make up artists are vital at this stage.
Post-production: This is when the film is edited. All shots are put into an entertaining sequence in the hopes that it will be "big" alongside the producer's target audience.
Some major producers in America include Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino.
DISTRIBUTION
Distribution is "the process of making a film available to an audience." Usually when distributing a film, this job is performed by a professional film distributor instead of a producer/director etc. Traditionally, films are shown in cinemas and then released on DVD or Blu-Ray, where viewers can purchase the film to watch as many times as they like. However, with the sudden increase in the use of the Internet, a lot of films are made available to watch online or "to rent". Film festivals also allow distributors to see who their actual audience is which allows them to decide on a good date to release it in cinemas. For example, a film that is targeted more towards children would be more likely to be released in cinemas during school holidays or the weekend rather than on an actual school day. Film distribution is essential as it gets the film out there. By gaining more recognition, the crew earn more money. Without a distribution deal, the film may not be seen by as many people as there could have been and it could end up as a wasted opportunity.
MARKETING
Some examples:
