Professional Paperwork

Some examples of professional paperwork can be found all over the internet, but you can also find examples in books. Different pieces of paperwork can look the same but all have different jobs and purposes.

Storyboards:
A storyboard looks very similar to a comic strip, it shows how a scene will be played out. Storyboarding helps to plan out how each scene will look, and how each scene will be made. This includes figuring out where the camera will go, where it will move to, where the actors should stand and so on. Storyboards can be very simple, basic stickmen and arrows, or have lots of detail and description. An example of a professional storyboard can be seen below on the left. On the right is a storyboard that i completed for the teaser trailer project, as you can see my storyboard is very simple compared to the more professional version.

  

Scripts:
A script is important as it not only tells the actors what to do an say in film, but it also helps the producer, director and cameramen figure out how to make each scene. A script again can be very simple, with basic dialogue and vague stage directions which means that the screenplay can be changed easily. Then you can have more in depth scripts which include loads of detail and description, and makes it easier to follow and stick too. During pre-production and production the script can be edited and changed if something dosen't work, or if a better idea is thought of. Below is an example of a professional scrip on the left and a script I wrote on the right. Both use a similar layout, however the professional script is a little bit more in depth.

 

Schedule:

A schedule helps to keep the project on track, and if the project is on track it means that deadlines are met, and also if any money is being spent, the cost is kept down. 

Crew/Cast Release:

Crew and cast release forms are documents which just say that you are allowed to use the actors/actresses image in your original work. If the actor or actress does not give you permission to use their image it can breach copyright law. These documents also have information such as docters names, contact information and information like that.

Risk Assessment:

The purpose of a risk assessment is to help cast and crew pin-point anything that is a hazard and could cause harm to either a person or the location. Once these hazards have been spotted and the risk pin-pointed, measures can be put into place to stop any accident occuring. Just like if you were working on a construction site, a film set can also have its share of hazards, and certain measures must be put into place to stop accidents happening. If an accident does happen, then it can lead onto legal action, which can be costly. An example of a professional risk assessment can be seen below on the left, on the right my version of a risk assessment. 

Call Sheet:

A call sheet is a piece of paper that includes contact details of everybody on the set. Usually call sheets are distributed at the beginning of the week, to allow for any changes in schedules that may occur while on set. A call sheet helps with organising days that filming can commence. A rule to creating a call sheet is to assume that everybody involved is always going to be available, unless they have said otherwise.

Budget:

A budget is what the name suggests, this paper helps teh producer figure out how much the filming will cost. A budget will generally help to work out how much should be allocated to what, so how much actors should be paid, how much props should cost ect.

Location Scout:

A location scout helps teh producer and directors pick an apporpriate place to shoot a certain scene. Usually these will include details about the location and pictures. It will also contain information about how much the locations will cost to hire, if they are private, details about parking, nearest conviences ect.