Movie Film Production Basic Stages

What Are The Basic Stages Of Movie/Film Production?

Movies are the best way to see the world. They are also an important part of the entertainment. They not only entertain the audience but also educate and inspire them. Movie/film production, therefore, involves the collaboration of different art forms like producer, screenwriter, director, editor, and cinematographer.
Hence, they all have to work together in order to be successful. Due to the advancement in the latest technologies, there is also an improvement in the process of movie making. Hence, movie makers are able to use the best techniques and tools to make films. The process of film production involves different stages. For example story writing, script writing, shooting, editing and then releasing at the end are the stages of film production.

Let’s talk about these stages

1. Development
First, a scriptwriter develops the script along with a producer to develop the project. Every project starts differently, however, writing a script is the first step. It, therefore, starts with the director or writer giving an idea to a producer.
2. Pre-Production
This stage consists of the planning for the film creation. Pre-production also includes planning the location of the shoot and casting. The hiring of a new crew also takes place here for preparing the schedule and budget for the film manufacturing. The new crew includes:
1. Director
2. Location Manager
3. Creation supervisor and designer
4. Cameramen
5. Composer
6. Make-up artists
7. Costume Designers
8. Script Supervisor
9. Photo Editor

The shooting takes place in this stage however it starts when everything is ready. For example, lights, camera, as well as sound recording tools are ready. Moreover, the actors are also ready with their costumes and make-up. Furthermore, they start doing the rehearsal.
3. Production
During this stage further planning of the daily shoot takes place. It is very important to follow the budget as well as the schedule. Hence, it is a very important thing and requires some efforts too. Discussions take place to make decisions about location, set, and Production Company too. It also involves all parties to take part.

Post-Production Stage

Post-Production is the phase when the job of the editor finally starts. Hence, the job of the editor is to assemble the film. First of all, he makes a rough sketch of different scenes. Then in the next step, trimming a few minutes or seconds takes place to create a professional cut of all shots. Moreover, the approval of producer and director is important here. This stage also involves voice recordings and sound mixing.
Distribution
Finally, it is the stage when the movie release. It involves the distribution of the copies of the movies to theaters. The publicity of the film also starts through differ ways, for example, TV commercials, press kits, posters, etc. Usually, the movie releases with a press release or a launch party.

Strategies For Movie/ Film Production

1. The pre-production method is very helpful in forming the entire movie. Hence, plan all the steps carefully
2. Before making a script final, examine its feasibility for the audience.
3. It is also important to program all the steps according to your budget.
4. Schedule your shooting in advance.
5. Use manufacturing gear which is suitable according to your specifications and price range.