February 2013
Beginner
391 pages
15h 37m
English
Chapter 7
The Plan: Pre-Production
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
This Chapter’s Talking Points
In the pre-production phase, hundreds of details come together to form the big picture, like pixels on a TV screen. These details are the essence of production. They add dimension and texture to your project. When you devote attention to these pre-production details—researching, double-checking, and making dozens of careful decisions—you can often save costly mistakes. Planning ahead is easier than going back and trying to cover your mistakes. ...