Script
Breakdown
and Film Scheduling
Online Course for Independent Filmmakers
How to Design a (Reliable) Shooting Schedule
for Feature Films and Television Productions
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"This
information is invaluable. Based on your outline, I believe you've
covered all those "I wish I knew then what I know now" sort of
questions. And man, I wish you were around when I was starting out 10
years ago! Back then, I had no idea what I was doing. And I could have
really used this advice!!!
Lucky for any filmmaker reading this
- I think Peter is skilled, talented and experienced - and if this
information is anything like his website, you're in for a comprehensive
treat!" Jason Brubaker - Producer
http://www.filmmakingstuff.com
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Hello
DGC(BC) Member,
I have some big news I would like to share with you. As you may know, I have taught a variety of filmmaking
workshops here in Vancouver over the past 15 years. One of those
workshops is called "How to Design an Accurate Film Shooting Schedule."
Over the last few years many members have asked me if I could write a
manual on the role and responsibilities of the First Assistant Director
as well as how to properly break down a script and create an accurate
film schedule.
So on January 9 of this year, I created an Online survey of 10 questions asking
filmmakers what they would like to know regarding script breakdown and
film scheduling.
I had a total of 476 answers to my 10 questions!
I took all the information from the survey, organized the answers into
sections and then created the first of several courses called
the "Script Breakdown
and Film Scheduling Online Course For Independent
Filmmakers."
On Thursday, April 23, this course will go live for the general public
and I will be offering a substantial discount for the first 200
filmmakers who purchase this course, up to midnight (EST) on Sunday,
April 26 (whichever comes first.)
This is not a live workshop or seminar you have to attend. It is a
complete 100% Internet based course you can instantly download onto
your computer. (No DVD's - No CD's - No Shipping!)
I am very excited about all the script breakdown and film scheduling
tips and techniques I will be sharing with you in this intensive online course, but first...
... I would like to take a moment and tell you
why I decided to
create this Online course now.
For the past 35 years I have worked in the "trenches" of the film and
TV industry: I've had the chance to co-ordinate huge WW1 battle scenes,
to help plan complicated visual FX shots, manage large groups of extras
and direct intimate emotional scenes between actors.
Because I've had the unique opportunity to work as both a Television
director AND a Feature 1st Assistant Director, I've been able to get
"up close and personal" with major Hollywood producers,
exciting and imaginative directors and Academy Award winning actors.
During my career, I spent over 20 years as a First Assistant Director.
I have worked on 13 Hollywood Feature Films, 15 Television Movies, 6
Television Series, 4 TV Pilots and over 20 Commercials.
And as a 1st AD, I know that a properly designed shooting schedule is
essential to the budgeting process. Without an experienced Assistant
Director to prepare this schedule, you will end up with an unrealistic
budget which will have a negative impact on your entire production.
Now, since I can't physically be with you to guide you through this
very important film production process, I have done the next best thing
by creating the "Script
Breakdown and Film Scheduling Online Course For
Independent Filmmakers."
Here's just a sample of what you will find
inside this
intensive Online Course:
1. Introduction: My 35 Years in “The Business”
2. The Ten Commandments of Filmmaking
3. The Difference Between Feature Films and Television
4. The Duties & Responsibilities of the First Assistant
Director
5. The Duties and Responsibilities of the Director
6. The Role of the Director During Pre-Production
7. The 1st AD / Director Relationship
8. The Director and 1st AD Meetings
9. The Assistant Director’s Duties in Pre-Production
10. A List of Pre-Production Activities
11. What Happens When Cast Arrives
12. Shooting on Film or Digital
13. The Physical Breakdown of Scripts, Scenes and Shots
14. The Shooting Script
15. The Breakdown of Scenes in a Shooting Script
16. The Reductionism Breakdown Theory
17. Pre-Production as a Process of Discovery
18. The Three Stages of Designing the Film Schedule
19. The Eight Step Process of Script Breakdown
20. Designing the Shooting Schedule
21. Preparing the Production Board
22. Production Board #1
23. Production Board #2
24. Production Board #3
25. A List of Film Scheduling Tips
26. A List of Scheduling Factors
27. The Day-out-of-Days
28. The Daily Call Sheet
29. On-Camera Performers
30. The On-Set Shooting Crew
31. Understanding the Camera
32. The Concepts of Blocking a Scene
33. Six Blocking Tips for Assistant Directors
34. The 5 Stages of Blocking a Scene
35. The 180 Degree Rule
36. The Director’s Shot List
37. Understanding the Film Editing Process
38. The Assistant Director On-Set Duty List
39. How to Figure Out Scene and Shot Timings
40. Assistant Director Wisdom: Tips From the Trenches
This
week, I am still putting the final touches on this 110 plus page
course: adding website reference links and creating examples of script
breakdown sheets, one liners and shooting schedules you can print out
and use for your own reference.
Here's how you can get on the Priority Notification List
If you are interested in finding out more about this intensive Online
course, please send your email address to sbfsblog09@aweber.com
where you will be automatically placed on the Priority Notification
List so you can be contacted on how to access the "Script Breakdown and
Film Scheduling Online Course For Independent Filmmakers" on Thursday,
April 23.
So please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information from
me about this original film scheduling course in the next few days.
Remember, on Thursday, April 23, this Online course will go live for
the general public and I will be offering a substantial discount for
the first 200 filmmakers who purchase this course, up to midnight (EST)
on Sunday, April 26 (or whichever comes first.)
This is not
a live workshop or seminar you have to attend. It is a 100%
Internet based course you can instantly download onto
your computer. (No DVD's - No CD's - No Shipping!)
All the best,
Peter
P.S. Are
you interested in learning the on-set duties of a 1st AD? The proper
techniques for breaking down a script? The correct method of designing
an accurate shooting schedule? If you are, be sure to send your email address
to sbfsblog09@aweber.com
so I can put you on the Priority Notification list.
On Thursday, April 23, I will send you the link where you can check out
all the details about this online course including the price, content
list, support materials and free bonuses.
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