| PRODUCERS WORKSHOP JAN 14, 2012 |
PRODUCER's WORKSHOP Sat. Jan. 14, 9AM-5PM; Bonus class from Brennan Mark Smith. "Producing And Marketing A Short Film In A Short Time On A Short Budget," tagged the "best one-day, short film producing seminar in L.A." To register: Click Here. Learn how to produce and market an award-winning film in 168 hours and beyond. ALL WELCOME ($99, free to all 168 producers & directors, 168 Members $79: 818-557-8507). (To become a 168 Member ($30 for 1 year) Click Here. Instructor Derrick Warfel is an Award Winning Filmmaker and USC Film School graduate. He is currently Co-Producer on Ken Wales' (Producer, "Amazing Grace") upcoming film, "Unlikely Angel," the Ashley Smith story. Class Summary below.
Producer's Workshop Summary Here's what you will learn DEVELOPMENT - Mental and Spiritual Preparation - Getting the Best Story Idea - What sells? - Pitching Yourself and Your Project - The "Best Budget" for Your Film - Maximum Value, Minimum Cost - Hiring the Best Writer, Director & Crew - Crew Size - How Many are Needed? - Preparing a Budget - Fundraising for Your Film - Finding the Best Locations - Equipment You Will Need; Overview of Cameras & Formats - Food to ensure a Happy Crew - Great, Inexpensive Food - Shooting Permits and Location Fees - Insurance Requirements - Entertainment Unions and Requirements - Legal Requirements/Contracts PREPRODUCTION - Writing the Script - Working with the Writer to Get Results - Breakdown of the Script, Scheduling the Shoot - Working with the Director on Scene by scene script analysis - Casting - Selecting the best Actors - Visual Design for a Powerful Look - Sound Design that Rocks! - Actor Rehearsal - Sufficient and Effective Preparation - Camera Coverage - Did you get everything? - Previsualization, storyboards, Set Diagrams - Equipment Tests - The "One List" that Keeps You On Schedule - Film Safety Requirements - Law and Custom -The One Absolutely Essential Element of Producing - Call Sheets - Preproduction Schedule Countdown (168 gives you 10 days) - Production Schedule (168 gives 7 days to shoot and edit) PRODUCTION - Daily Production Preparation - Schedule - From Arrival on the Set to the First Shot - Calling the Shot - Proper Protocol - Rules of the Set - Formal and Informal - Great Production Stills - Your Best Selling Tool - Troubleshooting on the Set (Production & People Problems) -Avoiding the Most Common Camera & Sound Mistakes - Common Directing Mistakes - Continuity - What is it? How to Do it well POSTPRODUCTION - Post Basics - Essentials of Effective Editing - Test Screenings for Your Best Results - Finishing Touches to Look Your Best - Sound Effects and Music SCORE Tips - Color Grading, Final Q.C. and Mastering MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION - Press Kits That Look Great - Websites That Sell - Movie Poster Mastery - Distribution Basics - Enlisting Friends and Crew - Advanced Distribution - Festivals and Other Venues for Shorts - Preparing for Distribution: What do Distributors want? What Constitutes a Good Deal? What To Expect? Other Events:
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