Pre Production Checklist spreadsheet
- Thread starter drameddie
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Spreadsheet? Do you mean the sheets that go in a production book? I use EP Scheduling to automate all of that stuff, but you can easily just create those in excel in Word and buy a binder to keep all that stuff organized.
Capt Quirk
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I think they want something pre made, just in case they forget something.
drameddie
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Yeah. I sorta created one that I'm working on, but you're right, I'm afraid I left out something, plus was hoping someone had one where the formulas are already created.
Capt Quirk
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Don't worry... no matter how hard you plan, you'll almost always forget something 
Spartacus
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Maybe just get a book on production and budgeting, maybe the info is online somewhere, but a good book never hurts to have;o)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...keywords=scheduling+movie&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...-keywords=budgeting+movie&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...keywords=scheduling+movie&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_g...-keywords=budgeting+movie&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
Daniel J
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Here is one I did when I was first starting out.
Here is one I did when I was first starting out.
This is my own checklist for my specific equipment, but you can modify it.
::: Production Day Checklist :::
Before Leaving To Location
checked the night before
charged camera batteries
scout the location on the same day of the week at the same time of day and confirm light, power, noise, security and human traffic. Figure out parking and how to get your stuff to where it is going to be needed.
nail down talent, script, shot list, crew
get your permits.
get phone numbers and then call security/maintenance personnel at the location to alert them to your schedule and special needs.
brush teeth
double checked before leaving to production
Production:
Tool Bucket:
hack saw (in case your lock malfunctions... trust me:thumbsup
Equipment Bags:
extension cord
other batteries
firewire cable
RCA cable
Pelican Case:
dvx 100
2 charged camera batteries
ac /dc cables
lens cap
lens cloth
headphones
mini dv tapes
Tripod Bag:
tripod
zoom controller
Clipboard/Folder:
biz cards
contracts
flyers
script
white-balance sheet
Sound Equipment:
shotgun, wireless, handheld
stands, mounts
xlr cables
batteries
Lighting Equipment:
lights
extra Bulbs
gloves
aluminum Foil
Mini DV Deck:
camera
2 batteries
firewire cable
ac adapter
mini tripod & mount
Other:
deodarant
keys
wallet
cell phone
breathe mints
Before Leaving To Location
clean up before leaving
double checked before leaving from production
Shooting checklist:
Tripod
Mount tigthened to camera
Legs extended and secure on ground surface
Handle tightened
Level
Check
Battery
Tape
Sound
Light
Set
Letter box or Standard Screen
Scene File #
White Balance
Gain on/off
Time/date Stamp on/off
Image Stabilization on/off
Zoom in/Focus/Zoom out
Compose image
Paperwork check (release, authorization, etc.)
Rehearse
Shoot!
Here is one I did when I was first starting out.
This is my own checklist for my specific equipment, but you can modify it.
::: Production Day Checklist :::
Before Leaving To Location
checked the night before
charged camera batteries
scout the location on the same day of the week at the same time of day and confirm light, power, noise, security and human traffic. Figure out parking and how to get your stuff to where it is going to be needed.
nail down talent, script, shot list, crew
get your permits.
get phone numbers and then call security/maintenance personnel at the location to alert them to your schedule and special needs.
brush teeth
double checked before leaving to production
Production:
Tool Bucket:
hack saw (in case your lock malfunctions... trust me:thumbsup
Equipment Bags:
extension cord
other batteries
firewire cable
RCA cable
Pelican Case:
dvx 100
2 charged camera batteries
ac /dc cables
lens cap
lens cloth
headphones
mini dv tapes
Tripod Bag:
tripod
zoom controller
Clipboard/Folder:
biz cards
contracts
flyers
script
white-balance sheet
Sound Equipment:
shotgun, wireless, handheld
stands, mounts
xlr cables
batteries
Lighting Equipment:
lights
extra Bulbs
gloves
aluminum Foil
Mini DV Deck:
camera
2 batteries
firewire cable
ac adapter
mini tripod & mount
Other:
deodarant
keys
wallet
cell phone
breathe mints
Before Leaving To Location
clean up before leaving
double checked before leaving from production
Shooting checklist:
Tripod
Mount tigthened to camera
Legs extended and secure on ground surface
Handle tightened
Level
Check
Battery
Tape
Sound
Light
Set
Letter box or Standard Screen
Scene File #
White Balance
Gain on/off
Time/date Stamp on/off
Image Stabilization on/off
Zoom in/Focus/Zoom out
Compose image
Paperwork check (release, authorization, etc.)
Rehearse
Shoot!
Capt Quirk
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I also like to have Visine in my box. I tend to drive for hours to the venue, so between that and staring into the viewfinder, it helps to refresh these old eyes.