Development - This is simply the process of 'finding' a story. Ideas for films come from a variety of sources; they can range from novels, real life events to computer game adaptations. Once you've got an idea you'll need someone to write a pitch for you which you take to a film producer in an attempt to get some funding to make your film. Even at this very early stage you need a very clear idea of who you're aiming you film at so you can include elements that will appeal to them.
Pre-production - Once
you've got funding you establish your budget and can begin to get a film crew
together, you can storyboard the script. You also need break the
script down into individual scenes and identify all the locations, props,
cast members, costumes, special effects and visual effects needed.
Production - This
is simply the process of 'making' the film. Provided you've done your job
properly in the pre-production stage making the film should be straightforward.
'Film' is very expensive and difficult to store so an increasing number of
filmmakers are using digital cameras to save money.
Post-production - During
this stage you take all the 'film' you've shot and give it to a film editor.
They will then begin putting it together. Special effects will be added, a
soundtrack will be added, and any missing dialogue will be re-recorded and
added resulting in a 'rough cut'. This will be shown to the director and a test
audience who will offer feedback. Often this causes scenes to be filmed and
added or removed.
Key Roles
and Areas:
Screenwriter – Someone who researches and develops story ideas. They also write screenplays on which mass media such as films, television programs, comics or video games are based. The screenwriters of captain America: The Winter Soldier is Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
Producer - Film producers prepare and then supervise the making of a film before presenting the product to a financing entity or a film distributor. They help the creative people as well as the accounting personnel. The producer of Captain America: The Winter Soldier is Kevin Feige. Alongside the producer, there are also executive producers, associate producers and a co-producer. An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the filmmaking process, but who is still responsible for the overall production. Typically an executive producer handles business and legal issues. There were six executive producers of the new Captain America film: Victoria Alonso, Louis D’Espoit, Alan Fine, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee. The role of an associate producer is an individual who performs a limited number of producing functions delegated to her/him by a producer, under the direct supervision and control of that producer. The two associate producers of Captain America: The Winter Soldier is Mitchell Bell and Lars P. Winther.
Casting Director -The person who auditions and helps to select all of the speaking role actors in film, television shows or plays. The CD must possess a vast knowledge of the actor pool and be able to match a variety of actors with just the right role. Directors and producers rely on the Casting Director to assist them with assembling the perfect cast for their production. Casting Directors are also responsible for serving as the liason between the director, and the actors and their agents. The casting of Captain America: The Winter Soldier is Sarah Finn.
Director - Directors are the driving creative force in a film's production - visualising and defining the style and structure of the film, then bringing it to life. Directors often also carry out the tasks of casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing. Anthony Russo and Joe Russo directed the second Captain America film. There are also other roles that contain the name of ‘Director’ but the job entails different roles within TV and Film. These are jobs such as Lighting Director, Art Director, Director of Photography and Casting Director.
Film Finance - Film finance is an aspect of film production that occurs during the development stage prior to pre-production, and is concerned with determining the potential value of a proposed film.
Camera operators - Camera Operators prepare and operate the camera and all its equipment, working with the Director and Director of Photography. They also manage other camera department staff and communicate with actors. As well as the camera operator, there are also assistant and second assistant cameras.
Editor - Editors are one of the key Heads of Department on feature films, responsible for First Assistant Editors, and on bigger productions, Second Assistants and Trainee. To ensure that the story flows effortlessly from beginning to end, each shot is carefully chosen and edited into a series of scenes, which are in turn assembled to create the finished film.
Production designer - Production Designers designe and manage every visual aspect of a film. They work with the director and producer to produce and schedule. They also direct the team responsible for producing the visual elements. Peter Wenham was the production designer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Marketing - The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
Exhibition - A public display of works of art or items of interest. It is also a demonstration of skill.
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