SCRIPTING: THE SHOOTING SCHEDULE

Shooting Schedule

Now you really need to get your A.D. involved in this step. You want your A.D. to have as good an understanding as anyone on set as to why you’re shooting in the order you’re shooting in. They will be on much firmer footing if they are involved in the process of figuring out what to shoot when. They’ll also be much more invested in the schedule and keeping you and your crew on it. In this step you’re taking into consideration:

1.  The amount of time you have at each location

2.  The amount of time each shot will take to set up and shoot

3.  The amount of time you will need to wrap each location

4.  The availability of your cast and how long they will need to spend in costuming and makeup

5.  Breaks ...

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