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WorksheetsPre-production and Scheduling Worksheet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary purpose of pre-production?
To edit the final footage
To plan everything before principal photography begins
To market the finished film
To premiere the movie in festivals
According to the video, when does pre-production typically begin?
After principal photography is finished
As soon as the trailer is released
After the script is finalized and the project is green-lit or financed
When the first casting announcement is made
Which role is described as the "central processing unit" that manages daily activities and distributes information?
Production Designer
Assistant Director (AD)
Line Producer
Location Scout
How does the AD estimate how long a scene will take to shoot?
By running the camera tests for two days
By splitting each page of the script into eighths
By asking the actors how long they need
By using only past experience from other films
What is a stripboard used for in scheduling?
To storyboard action scenes
To color-grade footage digitally
To create a color-coded chart containing information on each scene
To draft actor contracts
Which of the following is a reason films are rarely shot sequentially?
Directors prefer to improvise every day
Unions forbid shooting in sequence
Scheduling, cost control, and logistical efficiency make non-sequential shooting more practical
Actors always refuse sequential shooting
What does the line producer primarily do?
Design costumes for the cast
Oversee the budget line by line and manage costs
Direct the actors on set
Scout filming locations
Which pre-visualization method is essentially edited storyboards with a rough soundtrack?
Shot list
Animatic
Tech scout
Previs (detailed digital animation)
Why might a production create multiple copies of a costume?
To sell extras as merchandise
To train multiple costume designers
Because costumes can be damaged or soiled during shooting and need backups
To confuse continuity editors
What is one key benefit mentioned of doing extensive pre-production work?
It guarantees no problems will occur during filming
It makes post-production unnecessary
The more work done in pre-production, the less unexpected work later—though some unforeseen events still occur
It allows the director to avoid rehearsals entirely
