The producer is like the conductor of an orchestra. Maybe he can’t play every instrument, but he knows what every instrument should sound like.
—Richard Zanuck
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Preproduction: The Plan |
This Chapter’s Talking Points
| I. | The Script |
| II. | The Talent |
| III. | The Crew |
| IV. | Scheduling the Shoot |
| V. | Summary |
| VI. | Chapter Review Questions |
I. The Script
The many details of preproduction come together to form the big picture — like pixels on a TV screen. These details are the essence of production, and in the preproduction stage, they add dimensions and texture to your project. When you devote attention to the script — researching, double-checking, ...
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